LOCAL generosity has brought plans for the Integrated Cancer Centre at GV Health a big step closer, with community group Ladies Who Lunch committing $100,000 to the I Care for Cancer Care Appeal.
The pledge contributing to GV Health Foundation’s total committed funds to date to an impressive $1.54M, marking a towards its $5 million target, supporting the establishment of the centre for local patients and families.
Announced at the annual Ladies Who Lunch event on October 25, the contribution reflects the efforts of attendees, sponsors, donors and volunteers supporting women’s oncology services at GV Health.
Ticket sales, auctions, raffles and merchandise purchases helped fund the commitment. The committee is still finalising this year’s fundraising total but says the event has already exceeded last year’s result of $185,000.
GV Health Foundation Board Chair Stephen Merrylees said the contribution showed what local people could achieve by rallying behind a shared cause.
“Reaching more than $1.5 million for the I Care for Cancer Care appeal is an incredible achievement and one that belongs to our community,” Mr Merrylees said.
Ladies Who Lunch Committee Co-chair Raathika Saranathan said the committee was proud to continue supporting women’s oncology services.
“Ladies Who Lunch is about bringing our community together to make a meaningful difference for women facing cancer,” Ms Saranathan said.
She thanked attendees, sponsors, donors, volunteers and supporters for making the commitment possible through their generosity.
