Coffs Coast Advocate

How Ipswich generosity has changed lives

Some families have children who are fighting injuries and illnesses that have not stopped with the arrival of the global...

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28th Sept. 2020 10:09 AM

Young Airlie girl’s brave head shave to honour late cousin

Eight-year-old Liv Jamieson will say goodbye to her locks tomorrow to support a cause close to her heart.

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21st Aug. 2020 11:08 AM

Liv Jamieson, 8, has already raised more than $2000 to help the Children's Hospital Foundation on their quest to find a cure for childhood brain cancer. Photo: Contributed

Help sick kids and win a car

HOW you can win one of four new cars while helping to support sick children in hospital.

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28th Feb. 2020 11:02 PM

Teacher loses her locks to raise funds for sick kids

Funds will be donated to the Children's Hospital Foundation.

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17th Sept. 2019 6:09 PM

Walloon State School teacher Jess Finan shaved off her head to raise money for the Children's Hospital Foundation. Her husband James had the honour of cutting off her hair.

Drought-hit family sells $32,000 bull to help sick children

A DROUGHT-stricken farming family has raised $32,000 for the Children's Hospital Foundation and ongoing research for PLAID...

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12th Sept. 2019 3:09 PM

COMMUNITY EFFORT: This $32,000 bull was donated by Digby Phillips and his parents Cameron and Heidi for Children's Hospital Foundation research.

Subway businessman to compete with the fastest in the world

He will be running the 42km Berlin Marathon in a team of six, raising funds for the Children's Hospital Foundation

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09th Sept. 2019 1:09 AM

Ashley Knight in his Subway franchise on Blanchard St, one of four he owns that have been part of his fundraising efforts.

Police officer ready to start 48 US state challenge

SENIOR Constable Chris Hay will today embark on his globe-trotting challenge to help a cause close to his heart.

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29th March 2019 5:03 AM

READY TO GO: Senior Constable Chris Hay with son Lachlan. Snr Const Hay departs on his challenge to visit 48 US states in 48 days today.

How your grocery trip can help sick children

You could provide support and facilities for sick children and their families.

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28th Feb. 2019 11:02 AM

VITAL: Woolworths customers can purchase a raffle ticket to help support sick children and their families.

James wants you to dial in a donation for sick kids

James is one of 40,000 sick kids who benefit from the Channel Nine Telethon Children's Hospital Foundation fundraiser

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10th Nov. 2018 6:11 AM

James Kohler is undergoing intensive treatment to reduce a potentially deadly tumour in his back at
Queensland Children's Hospital in Brisbane. He is pictured with his mother Nicole Bartelo.

Alexis refused to give up the tough fight for her life

Alexis is among thousands of sick kids who benefit from the Channel Nine Telethon Children's Hospital Foundation...