What’s happening?
To mark the reopening of its newly refurbished Toowoomba office, Creevey Horrell Lawyers is raffling a stunning 10.85-carat Queensland boulder opal to raise funds for the Common Ground Foundation (CGF).
The event will take place on November 27 at the firm’s Kitchener Street office in East Toowoomba. The opal, valued at $4,500 and sourced from Evert Opals in Winton, will help fund accommodation for rural families needing to travel to Toowoomba for medical care.
Why it matters
The fundraiser will directly support the CGF, which provides emergency and low-cost accommodation for regional families accessing hospital services in Toowoomba. Many rural patients must travel over 50 kilometres for medical treatment, often facing the added stress and expense of finding temporary housing.
Local impact
The funds raised will help maintain affordable housing for rural families visiting Toowoomba’s key hospitals, including Toowoomba Hospital, St. Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital, and St Vincent’s Private Hospital. It’s a small gesture that delivers significant relief to those facing health challenges far from home.
By the numbers
-
The opal raffle prize weighs 10.85 carats and is valued at $4,500.
-
Three family units are available through the CGF at Picnic Point, offering private facilities for patients and families.
-
Raffle tickets are priced at $20 for one, $50 for three, and $100 for seven, available via HERE or by calling 0431 039 809.
Zoom in
Creevey Horrell Principal Dan Creevey said the firm wanted to make the reopening meaningful by giving back to the local community.
“Creevey Horrell Lawyers understands rural and regional Queensland and is always looking to give back to the community,” he said.
“The raffle of the beautiful opal from Evert Opals in Winton will be drawn at our new office opening event on November 27, and we are hoping to raise considerable funds for the CGF and the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation.”
Zoom out
The CGF, in partnership with the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation, continues to ease the burden on regional patients through its accommodation program. Co-founder Felicity Burton said continued support was crucial.
“It’s fantastic that we can accommodate up to three families travelling for medical treatment in Toowoomba, but financial support is vital to keep this initiative going,” she said.
What to look for next
The raffle draw will take place during the official reopening celebration on November 27, marking a community-driven milestone for Creevey Horrell Lawyers and the CGF.