Thursday, June 5, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Thanks To The Feast Of The Three Saints

The Feast of the Three Saints in Silkwood has become known for its generosity, donating the proceeds of their annual feasts to organisations across North Queensland each year.

This year, the committee chose to support CORES Queensland, a community-based suicide prevention organisation based in the Burdekin.

CORES provides vital services including training, self-care workshops, school presentations, and free counselling—all aimed at saving lives and supporting mental wellbeing across the region.

“I personally think it’s great what they do for the Burdekin and I think there needs to be more of it," said Feast of the Three Saints committee member David Pennisi, referring to the work of the team at CORES.

"We wanted to support that and help him to keep doing what he’s doing."

The donation will help CORES continue its life-changing work throughout North Queensland.

Feast of the Three Saints committee members David Pennisi and Sibby Torrisi with CORES Queensland coordinator Ross Romeo. Photo credit: Jacob Casha

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