Teams Turn Determination into Donations!
Great Wheelbarrow Race Students Present Donation to Mareeba Friends of the Hospital
St Stephen's Catholic College
Our 2026 Junior and Senior Saints Great Wheelbarrow Race teams were proud to recently present a cheque for $11,849.05 to the Mareeba Friends of the Hospital Foundation (MFHF).
Students present a cheque to representatives from the Mareeba Friends of the Hospital Foundation
Students present a cheque to representatives from the Mareeba Friends of the Hospital Foundation
This incredible result would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors, families and wider community. Thank you for backing our students and helping make a real difference in our region.
Funds raised through the MFHF stay local and help provide equipment and facilities that enhance patient care and comfort at Mareeba Hospital. Recent projects supported by the Foundation include new patient televisions, equipment for the wound dressing clinic, floor-line beds to improve patient safety, a digital noticeboard and the Serenity Garden adjoining the palliative care area.
The Foundation thanked our school community for its generosity and community spirit, acknowledging the valuable contributions of our race participants, supporters, and volunteers. They highlighted that community support enables projects beyond what normal government funding can provide, helping to improve outcomes for local patients and staff.
We also extend our sincere thanks to Lorella Plozza (Teddy Bear Nonna) for donating 100 hand-crocheted teddy bears to the hospital on behalf of our teams.
The students were delighted to receive a commemorative frame of memories from what they proudly describe as "the best weekend of the year." Keep an eye out for our 2027 GWR Trivia Night early next year. If you would like to support our 2027 teams, please contact the College for donation information.
