October 1, 2025
The South Burnett’s annual fundraising campaign to support the McGrath Foundation was officially launched on Wednesday morning with a generous $5000 donation.
This is the third year that Kingaroy residents Barry and Leanne Krosch have dug deep to support “Pink Up The South Burnett”.
McGrath nurse Sue Cox said the McGrath Foundation nurses had now expanded their care and support to all types of cancer … which was the reason why she was wearing purple at the launch, not pink!
“Pink Up The South Burnett” is an annual campaign co-ordinated by Sue, Cr Danita Potter and Mayor Kathy Duff.
It encourages groups across the region to hold “Pink Up” fundraising events.
Several groups have already come on board, including the South Burnett Speedway Club which is “Pinking Up” for its October 11 season opener.
However, there is also a very special event planned at the end of the month … a charity auction which will be held at Ringsfield House in Nanango on October 31.
The auction will feature a stunning mosaic, “Reflections”, made by Nanango artist Karen Hibble-Shephard.
Karen is a three-times cancer survivor who has found a new life in making mosaics.
“Reflections” is a female torso filled with positive symbolism.
It took Karen six months to create and the glass alone cost more than $1000.
“I survived (my cancer treatments) because of the people who helped me,” Karen said.
“I just want to be giving something back.”
The “Pink Up The South Burnett” team is hoping to double their fundraising this year in a bid to get a second McGrath nurse assigned to the South Burnett.
All funds raised in the South Burnett are spent locally.
Footnote: Karen is now planning to create a “Movember” man for men’s health.
- Donations to support “Pink Up The South Burnett” can be made online
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