Prominent Sunshine Coast businessman and longtime advocate for RACQ LifeFlight Rescue, Brendon Murray, has been named as the new chair of the Sunshine Coast and South Burnett Regional Advisory Commitee.
He was appointed to the role after four years as deputy chair and is a founding member of the committee.
Mr Murray will replace former chair, Jocelyn Walker, who was recently appointed as the region’s first LifeFlight vice-patron.
“The new role is an absolute honour,“ Mr Murray said.
“They are very big shoes to fill, but to succeed someone of Jocelyn’s calibre is very exciting.
“The energy and talent in our current Regional Advisory Committee is what will bolster the success of our base, and I could not be more eager to start my new role.“
Mr Murray first became involved with LifeFlight as a gala ball sponsor but was soon inspired to take on a more active role after seeing the vital work the Sunshine Coast crews undertake within the community.
“There are many fantastic causes on the Sunshine Coast, and they all do wonderful things for our community, but what sets LifeFlight apart is that it is a cause for everyone who lives on the Sunshine Coast as well as those who visit,“ he said.
“Our committee’s aim is to ensure we raise enough funds so the aircraft and crews can keep flying and be there for the next person who needs rescuing.“
Mr Murray said he would focus on continuing the success of the Sunshine Coast gala balls, lobbying on behalf of LifeFlight with local government representatives, and expanding the Fuelies sponsorship program.
“Brendon has been a guiding force in the Sunshine Coast and South Burnett Regional Advisory Committee since its inception,“ said LifeFlight Board chairman Rob Borbidge.
“Just recently, at the 2021 gala dinner, Brendon went from table to table, selling tickets to raffle off a beautiful diamond donated by his firm and ended up raising $33,500 on the night.
“Brendon’s passion for the region and RACQ LifeFlight Rescue’s critical aeromedical work has been invaluable to us and we welcome him as chair.“
