Katie Rose hits a six

A painting of Shane Warne by Barry Novis will be auctioned for Katie Rose Hospice.

Noosa guests are set to sparkle on 10 June as Katie Rose Cottage Hospice hosts a glittering forget-me-not gala to raise funds for community palliative care services.

Event spokesperson and organiser, Leigh McCready said: “I’m thrilled to announce our first group of unique live auction prizes which have been donated for the cause.

“As well as the opportunity for three lucky winners to enjoy a round of golf with legendary Australian bowler Glenn McGrath at Noosa Springs Golf Club, guests will have the chance to bid on a cricket bat signed by Steve Smith, former Test captain. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a truly unique piece.

“But that’s not all. International artist Barry Novis has painted an original artwork on canvas measuring a massive 1.1m x 1.1m, featuring iconic cricketer Shane Warne in a typically dramatic and exuberant pose which fans will recognise.

“We have had an exceptional response to our call for support this year from local donors and sponsors. We love working with community-minded individuals and businesses who care so much about the work we do.

Katie Rose Cottage Hospice thanked sponsors for making it possible, including gold sponsors Madill Motor Group and Suter Smith Cleine, as well as Noosa Acres, Altum Property Group, Salon Eumundi, Noosa Radiology, iO2 Insurance Group, Sofitel Noosa and Priest Jewellers who have all shown their support for our mission.

Tickets to the Gala are available at aus.givergy.com/katierosecottagegala23 or via the Katie Rose Cottage Hospice Facebook, Instagram pages and website.