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On Saturday, 13 May we celebrated our Brisbane Gala – Light the Lanterns: An RFDS Celebration.
With the support of our partners and guests, the evening was one to remember and a great example of the RFDS community spirit.
We are thrilled to share that, thanks to the incredible kindness of our supporters, we raised an outstanding amount of over $45,000!
These funds will go towards delivering new services, updating essential equipment, and maintaining our bases.
We invite you to own a piece of the magic. Event images are available for purchase at a nominal fee of $25, with proceeds donated to support the RFDS (Queensland Section).
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