The fight against cancer is personal for Raelene Grantz. After her own breast cancer diagnosis last year—and watching her twin sister Maree battle it almost 12 years prior—Raelene knows firsthand the toll the disease takes. Now cancer free, Raelene is ready to give back.
On Sunday, October 19, Home Hill’s Burdekin Memorial Hall will play host to Burdekin Fights Back, a Gala Afternoon Tea aiming to raise funds for the North Queensland Cancer Council and the vital support services at Gluyas Lodge in Townsville. The event has been a year in the making, with local generosity helping shape what promises to be an inspiring afternoon.
Guests will be entertained by Ricky Romeo and guided through the day by Burdekin local MC Emma Halliday. The program will feature special guest speakers, including Dr. Paula Heggarty, a GP and Associate Professor of Rural Medicine at James Cook University. Well known in the region for her 11 years working as a GP in Ayr, Dr. Heggarty is passionate about training the next generation of doctors and advocating for rural health. She brings a wealth of experience and insight into the challenges faced by cancer patients and their families in North Queensland. Tegan Marsden from the North Queensland Cancer Council will also share information on the organisation’s programs and how the community can access support.
The afternoon will include a cent sale, lucky door prizes, and a mega raffle, adding extra excitement to the day. Attendees can enjoy tea, coffee, and a scrumptious afternoon tea buffet, while a licensed bar will be available for those wanting something stronger.
Raelene, who has lost close friends to cancer in the past year, hopes the event will not only raise vital funds, but also rally the Burdekin community to fight back.
"We've just got to keep fighting. I'm a firm believer in the research," said Raelene.
Tickets, priced at $40, include a free cent sale sheet and can be purchased now at [https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1462482].
Cancer is an unwelcome visitor that touches too many lives, and in the Burdekin, the fight against it is personal for Raelene Grantz. Photo credit: Jacob Casha
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