It was great to see the turnout at the Royal Flying Doctor Service(RFDS) fundraiser put on by the Regional Tourism Association. Having served in a number of remote areas throughout my time I have had a lot to do with the RFDS over the years and seen firsthand how vital they are in plugging a major gap in our health system to service regional and remote Australia.
Many people are unaware that despite the ever increasing demands for their service they are still reliant on volunteers and donations to maintain this vital service. That's why it was so pleasing to see how many people were there to support the fundraiser today and also from the local businesses that donated prizes. Again showing how one organisation in Cairns/FNQ helps out another even though they may not have any direct connection,we all realise how much we depend on each other being out of sight, out of mind.
For those that are interested the RFDS can always use support whether direct or indirect. Here's the link if you can help out-
http://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/How-You-Can-Help/
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