The Noosa Prostate Association raised an incredible $270,000 at their recent Prostate Cancer Awareness and Fundraising Lunch on Tuesday 1 August.
Noosa Prostate Association secretary and treasurer Richard Bennet said, “Not only is prostate cancer the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia, but the incidence of prostate cancer being diagnosed in the Noosa region is higher than the national average.
“This is why the Noosa Prostate Association is so focused on raising awareness in the local community, and raising funds for vital research into finding a solution for this insidious disease, which claims the lives of more than 3500 men in Australia each year.”
With 24,000 new cases of prostate cancer diagnosed in 2022, it is no surprise that there was a high level of support by the local community to attend this annual function and be part of raising the profile of prostate cancer.
At the recent lunch, 300 guests were wined and dined by the Noosa Heads Surf Club Restaurant and Surf Club and made more aware of prostate cancer by speakers including professor Jeff Dunn from the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, Dr Stuart Collins, a local Urologist and Dr Marcel Knesl, Radiation Oncologist with ICON Cancer Centre.
Later with the help of MC and entertainers Paul Martell and sports commentator Paddy Welsh, the guests were entertained and encouraged to open their wallets and part with money in the raffle and auction.
The result of the day was the achievement of a fantastic $270,000 from the lunch event, with all proceeds going to the valued work of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA), the peak body for Prostate Cancer in Australia.
With the help of professional auctioneer Lance Smith, 21 auction items valued at $100,000, and 300 enthusiastic and generous guests, the NPA proceeded to raise $110,000 from the auction alone.
A successful raffle with superb accommodation and other inclusions raised $20,000 on the day.
Local identity and developer Mark Stockwell reported that the new Noosa Civic Medi-Hub would provide the community with local medical services and specific support for Prostate Cancer as well as other cancers.
NPA Sponsors Ramsay Health Care and ICON were well represented at the lunch and provided a high level of support and credibility to the day’s event.
Local business support through sponsorship and auction/raffle donations was forthcoming in large doses.
Thanks goes to the major ones including: Ogilvie Group’s Ricky’s and Locale Restaurant, McDermott Aviation, Bedarra Great Barrier Reef, Mt Mulligan Lodge, Isabella’s Jewellery, John Madill Toyota, Livelife Pharmacy, and Laguna Real Estate.
