The Young community has once again come together in a powerful show of generosity, raising $9,507.35 for the local Oncology Unit through the Sim.ple hosted, “A Day For Kerry” fundraiser, organised by local business owner Megan Coddington.
Now in its second year, the event is held in memory of Megan’s mother, Kerry, who passed away from brain cancer.
Each year, Megan honours her mum’s birthday by raising funds to support local cancer care services in an effort to help to improve the comfort and care of patients receiving treatment at the Young Oncology Unit.
Running the event through her business, Sim.ple HQ, Megan was joined by her family and a team of dedicated supporters.
All proceeds from coffees, orange cakes—Kerry’s favourite—and cookies sold on the day were donated.
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Megan’s daughters played a key role, with Pip contributing a range of handmade Pip Jewellery pieces sold in-store and online, and Lil helping prepare treats in the kitchen.
Megan’s husband Simon was on hand to lend support, while baristas Molly and Evie kept up a steady flow of coffee for customers throughout the day.
Local businesses also stepped in to help cover the event’s running costs, including Academy Coffee, Donges IGA, and Diverse Range, while members of the community contributed handmade gifts and other donations.
The money raised will go directly to the Oncology Unit to improve patient comfort, such as upgrading treatment chairs and supporting the wig library, which many patients rely on during treatment.
"For its patients it can be a long day spent in these chairs or a wig borrowed from the wig library that may not be accessible otherwise," Megan said.
"Both of these things need a little bit of extra love right now.
"Our annual fundraiser, "A Day For Kerry" is all about helping out patient care facilities locally."
