For the last 12 months, Noosa resident Kristy-Elle Shepherd has been fighting and slowly turning the tide on a Stage 3C Cervical Cancer diagnosis.
She has been the embodiment of strength, resilience and decency in the face of incredible hardship.
Kristy’s battle to remain alive is the most inspirational thing local family business, Priest Jewellers, have ever seen.
Despite the hardship and ongoing symptomatic complication, Kristy continues to make steady progress everyday.
But for all those who have faced serious illness and their close family and friends know, that the road to a full recovery can be a long one. Kristy will need considerable physio to support her muscles and rebuild her strength.
Kristy’s family, Priest Jewellers and master jeweller Bruce Rosewarne are donating $8500 worth of jewellery and prizes to raise money for her.
Cancer is a mountain to climb, not just for those suffering, but for their family and loved ones.
It’s for this reason that Priest Jewellers are encouraging the local and wider community both in Noosa and through social media to become sponsors to raise money for Kristy and her chosen charity, The Starlight Foundation.
Fifty per cent of all money raised from the ‘Inspired by Kristy’ campaign will go to the Starlight Foundation and the other half of money raised will go to Kristy’s ongoing care.
Both empowering the children who face similar battles to what Kristy is facing, whilst giving her the best possible chance to recover.
Priest Jewellers master jeweller Bruce Rosewarne has generously handcrafted and donated a stunning 18 carat gold and platinum Pink Sapphire and Diamond Dress Ring. He has lovingly named the ring ‘Kristy-Elle’.
They will be raffling this gorgeous donation in store, locally and across social media.
“We will invite colleagues and business partners of our family business to assist with the raffle,” Priest Jewellers business manager Eliahi Priest said.
“All proceeds will go directly to Kristy’s medical expenses and future treatments.
“Kristy-Elle is a wonderful, good hearted woman deserving of our community’s support.
“She’d never ask herself. The fact she is still here fighting is a testament to the sheer strength of the human spirit.
“We are so grateful and appreciative for the support shown for Kristy so far.”
The Coolum Beach Quilters Group has also generously donated three gorgeous $200 each handmade quilts which will be drawn as extra prizes in Kristy’s raffle.
Please register your interest to be a part of this fundraiser at priestjewellers.com.au/inspired-by-kristy-fundraiser
For more information visit facebook.com/priestjewellers
If you are a business and want to get involved contact campaign manager Julia at Julia@priestjewellers.com.au or call Priest Jewellers on 07 54742322.
