Community & Business
24 November, 2022
$40,000 helps RFDS fly high
THE Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Near and Far Auxiliary has gone above and beyond to raise $40,000 for the flying doctors, handing over the super cheque in a special donation presentation recently.
The funding is the result of numerous activities and events ranging from field days and raffles through to a monster cent sale that raised $11,000 on its own.
The RFDS could not miss the opportunity to acknowledge the hard work of the Auxiliary, and one committee member in particular, Denise McGucken.
For more than a decade Denise has led the charge on many fundraising initiatives and is credited with keeping the Near and Far Auxiliary operational.
To acknowledge these tremendous efforts, Cairns RFDS base manager Samuel Okposin and former base manager Mike Lacey both joined in the donation presentation.
“Donations such as the in-credible $40,000 received today are critical for our local operations,” Mr Okposin said.
“The time, effort and dedication to our service across the Cairns region and beyond is appreciated, and for that we thank the Auxiliary, and Denise especially.”
President of the RFDS Near and Far Voluntary Auxiliary Brenda Agius was pleased to see Denise receive the much-deserved praise.
“Our Auxiliary is passionate about ensuring that all of us who live and work in regional, rural, and remote parts of Far North Queensland have access to the vital healthcare services provided by the RFDS,” she said.
“Even while balancing her own personal challenges, Denise has continued to dedicate so much time and energy into our mission and for that she will always remain a great legacy.
“We must also thank members of the public who have made our fundraising efforts possible by supporting our cent sales, street stalls and raffles – their generosity is heart-warming.”
The RFDS relies heavily on the support of the local community through fundraising in order to provide a wide range of health services to regional, rural and remote Queensland.
