Ahoy, me hearties raise more than $750 for brain cancer research

Marg, who is a Meaningful Life partner at Grampians Health Edenhope, hosted the ‘Pirate Day’ fundraising event following her younger sister’s diagnosis with brain cancer. 

Staff members ordered plates of afternoon tea and donations from the community filtered in, exceeding Marg’s expectations. 

“I thought if I could raise $300 I’d be happy, so it went really well,” she said. “I’d like to thank everyone who donated and helped out, in any way.” 

Marg and her colleagues dressed up as pirates and entertained Lakeside Living care community residents with games and activities. 

“I blindfolded the staff and had them walking the plank,” Marg said. “The residents found that one very funny, watching them try and balance.” 

Residents, who did not know the event was a fundraiser, also enjoyed a pirate-themed afternoon tea.