Last Sunday’s Bowling for Millie community day was another exciting and heartfelt event, bringing our community together in support of Epilepsy Queensland and families living with epilepsy.
With Bistro on Bywong open and serving burgers throughout the day, live music all afternoon from The Basmentalists and Smashed Arvo, and auctions hosted by Brett Andreassen of Plum Property, the day was filled with laughter, warmth, generosity and genuine community from start to finish.
What a turnout!
This year’s event raised $14,907, contributing to a remarkable four-year fundraising total of $67,000 through Bowling for Millie.
At the heart of it all is Millie, and the reality that she and her family live with every day.
In honour of Millie, her father, Tim, continues to drive this event forward with strength, kindness and determination, helping raise both funds and awareness for a cause that means so much to so many families.
What Tim is doing for Epilepsy Queensland helps the team continue providing support for other families navigating this incredibly complex diagnosis, and the West Toowong Bowls Club is honoured to play a part in that inspirational goal.
As a club, we are not only proud to host the day, but so proud of the community that gets behind it so eagerly
Events like this only happen because of the people who care, show up, donate, volunteer and give generously.
A sincere thank you goes to everyone who supported this year’s event, including our staff and bowls members, and the many individuals, businesses and organisations who donated prizes and experiences for the day’s raffles and auctions.
Special thanks to Toowong Village Meats for donating the premium meat trays valued at over $200 each, helping generate an outstanding $5,000 through the sale of 1,000 raffle tickets.
We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Oatley Wines for their exquisite bottles donated for auction.
To Lion Nathan XXXX Brewery for generously donating a keg & cartons of beer with all proceeds from sales going to the cause.
To Sirromet Winery who donated an overnight stay and breakfast at one of their luxurious cabins.
and to Vadals who donated a collection of premium Tramontina knives.
Thank you also to the Brisbane Broncos for donating a signed jersey and game day experience pack,
The Cantebury Bulldogs for donating a signed jersey and game tickets,
The Brisbane Lions for their donation of a signed jersey
and Tennis Australia for their donated game tickets.
A very special thank you also goes to those whose contributions added such a personal and meaningful touch to the day, including Millie’s own paintings, Sammie’s handmade quilt auction, and Rosie Pacey’s handmade teddies.
The West Toowong Bowls Club is deeply honoured to stand beside Tim, Millie and their family in support of such an important cause.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s event possible, and to everyone who attended!