Record fundraiser achieved at sellout Mother’s Day event for Bloomhill

Nearly 200 local women enjoyed an afternoon of amazing food and entertainment while raising more than $53,000 at the second annual BLOOMED for Bloomhill Mother’s Day fundraising lunch at Palm Creek Estate in Yandina last Friday. 

The event is undertaken by sisters-in-law Melanie and Maritza Barone who set a goal of raising enough funds to increase nursing staff at Bloomhill Cancer Care. 

“Last year’s event raised $30,000 and we felt we could do even better this year by securing a larger venue to hold more guests as well as attracting seventeen generous  sponsors who helped to offset some of the event costs,” Maritza said.

The event is inspired by Melanie’s mother, Maria, who passed away from cancer in 2023. 

“Mum found great comfort in the complementary therapies similar to those that Bloomhill offers so this event is our way of honouring her memory while helping ensure other local families receive that same level of comfort and support,” Melanie said. 

Bloomhill General Manager Mervat Quirke said she was thrilled with the ongoing support from this event. 

The BLOOMED fundraising pledge page is still running and is available for anyone wanting to contribute to the cause  at www.fundraising.bloomhill.com.au/bloomed 

Melanie and Maritza Barone.