General News
22 June, 2024
Fundraising roses light up the lives of Lakeside folk
Lakeside Living residents have received dozens of single red roses as part of a fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis Month.
With support from local florist and teacher Rachel Farran, students in the hands-on learning class at Edenhope College asked the community to "sponsor a rose" those living in the aged-care facility.
The money raised will be donated to Cystic Fibrosis Australia for research, advocacy and patient support.
The students’ efforts throughout May ensured every female resident at Lakeside Living was gifted a rose.
"Their eyes lit up, they were so thrilled,” meaningful life co-ordinator Amanda Post said.
“When they heard where the roses came from and what they were for, it added another layer of warmth to their afternoon.”
Dorothy "Doss" Chenoweth has artificial flowers spread around her room and said she was grateful for the fresh addition.
“Flowers have always meant a lot to me - they just make you feel good,” Ms Chenoweth said.
“I’m 94 years old and waiting to get to 100 so I can get some delivered from Prince Harry.”
Lakeside Living congratulated the college and its students on their initiative in combining fundraising with "bringing joy to our residents".