This month, Katie Rose Cottage Hospice launched ticket sales for its second annual Forget-me-not Gala, where funds will be raised to launch a new in-home-care or outreach service, allowing Katie Rose to provide end of life care at home for the first time.
Head of Fundraising and Partnerships Leigh McCready said, “This year, we will be hosting the Gala on Saturday 10 June, at Alba Noosa. Guests will enjoy a delicious three course meal designed by globally-renowned Chef Peter Kuruvita and all-inclusive premium Australian beverages.”
“Our MC will be well-known author and ABC Radio presenter Sheridan Stewart, with music provided by talented four-piece jazz band Renae and The Swing Collective. Make sure you wear your dancing shoes! This year, our theme and dress code is Black and White Cocktail.”
Katie Rose Cottage Hospice is a wonderful local organisation which provides loving, professional care for those at the end of their lives. Katie Rose provides an important service which has helped over 300 people die tranquilly, surrounded by loved ones, in their ‘home away from home’.
“The State Government funds only 20 per cent of our operational expenses and the 80 per cent gap is covered by wonderful Noosa and broader Sunshine Coast community members, who recognise that having Katie Rose Cottage makes us a better, stronger, more caring place to live,” Ms McCready said.
“Not everyone knows that our palliative care service is provided at no cost to the guests and families who stay with us.
“This is the right model for the type of care we give, however it means that we rely on the generosity and support of our local businesses and community to deliver our service.
“In addition to our Gold Sponsors Madill Motor Group and Suter Smith Cleine, many local organisations have come on board already to support the Gala, including Bruff Painting and Haymes Paint, Priest Jewellers, Alba Noosa, Acres Noosa, Altum Property Group, Nomadic Tents, Sofitel Noosa Resort, EventX and Noosa Springs Gold Club. We are very excited to feature artwork prizes from Barry Novis, David Lewis and Amanda Brooks.”
Tickets to the Gala are available at aus.givergy.com/katierosecottagegala23 or via Facebook.
It’s going to be a beautiful night for a wonderful, local cause.
