GRANT HACKETT - WORLD AND OLYMPIC CHAMPION

Gold Coast and Australian Sporting Legend

"For me, Paradise Kids is a great example of what true community is about – people supporting one another and taking particular care of the children.

As a Gold Coast based charity, Paradise Kids is close to my heart and I am pleased to indicate my strong support for this new initiative to expand and grow the services provided. It is extremely moving to witness the efforts and the achievements of the professional team of qualified counsellors, the support staff and the dedicated volunteers who work so tirelessly towards improving the lives of youngsters and their families during some of their darkest hours and most difficult life experiences.

Please lend your support by contributing to the construction, renovation and operation of the expanded Paradise Kids."

BETTY VAGGELAS

Enthusiastic Supporter and Generous Benefactor

A long-term resident of the Gold Coast, Betty has been interested in the work of Hopewell and Paradise Kids for many years. This has led her to donate an outdoor Chapel for the Hospice and to donate funds required to construct the new Paradise Kids House.

'"It has been my vision to provide a place where families with sick children can come and stay on the Gold Coast. I want them to be able to have fun and to enjoy this beautiful place.

While they are here, Paradise Kids will be able to support the sick child and to assist other family members in dealing with the painful experience of having a child with a long-term or terminal illness.

I encourage others to support the work of Paradise Kids so they can 'help heal the heartache'."