05/09/2026
What an incredible morning at Essence Apartments Chermside!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined on Thursday, 3 September in support of The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation.
It was wonderful to bring together so many people who share our commitment to supporting patients, their families, and The Prince Charles Hospital. Events like these remind us of the power of community and the impact we can make when we come together for a meaningful cause.
We were especially privileged to hear from Leigh Bell, who shared her inspiring heart transplant journey. Her story was a powerful reminder of how important it is for patients and their families to have access to safe, comfortable accommodation close to the hospital during treatment and recovery.
A special thank you to Peter Bates, Executive Chairman of UniLodge Living Group, for sharing the Essence Apartments Chermside story.
"Fifteen years ago, Essence was born from one family's experience. Today, it has become a place that has supported thousands of families through some of life's most challenging and meaningful moments, and that is something we are incredibly proud to celebrate."
Those words perfectly captured the purpose behind what we do and the impact Essence continues to have on families navigating medical treatment away from home.
Thanks to the generosity of our guests and supporters, we were proud to raise funds for The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps the Foundation continue its vital work in improving health outcomes for patients and communities across Queensland and beyond.
For 40 years, The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation has invested more than $80 million into life-changing research, state-of-the-art medical equipment, and patient care initiatives at The Prince Charles Hospital and Caboolture Hospital. Their impact over four decades is truly remarkable.
A special thank you to Cirka for generously donating the $250 raffle hamper. In a wonderful twist of fate, Leigh Bell herself was the lucky winner and took the hamper home!
If Leigh's story resonated with you and you'd still like to support this important cause, donations can be made here:
👉 https://tcg.org.au/Essenceapartmentschermside
Thank you again to everyone who spent their morning with us. We loved the opportunity to connect, hear Leigh's inspiring story, and celebrate the difference that community support can make.
Together, we can continue supporting patients, families, and the incredible work being done through The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation.
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