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10/06/2026

Rhys Hoole is The Prince Charles Hospital's 500th heart transplant recipient and survived the wait to transplant thanks to Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO).

ECMO is a lifeline for patients whose heart or lungs have failed, taking on the job of pumping blood and oxygen around the body. There are still risks associated with ECMO, and it can lead to serious complications.

Researchers at The Prince Charles Hospital are working to reduce the risks associated with ECMO. But they need your support now to take their research forward.

Support the research that could save the lives of more people like Rhys with a donation before 30 June.

💜Make your tax-deductible donation today
tcg.org.au/ECMO

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09/06/2026

People often ask how they can use their skills to make a real difference in their community.

If you're someone who enjoys connecting with people, bringing ideas to life, and building genuine relationships, this could be the role for you.

The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation is looking for a new Community Fundraising and Events Coordinator to join our team!

Based primarily at Caboolture Hospital, you'll work alongside schools, community groups, local businesses, volunteers and supporters to help turn fundraising ideas into meaningful impact. Whether it's supporting a community fundraiser, coordinating an event, or helping a local organisation get involved, you'll play an important role in helping people give back.

The funds raised help support life-changing research, vital equipment and patient-care initiatives at The Prince Charles Hospital and Caboolture Hospital.

You'll be joining a passionate, supportive team that believes in the power of community and the difference good people can make when they come together for the common good.

If this sounds like the kind of work you'd like to be part of, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a 1-page cover letter outlining your experience and what you will bring to the role: 👉 tcg.org.au/applynow



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09/06/2026

💜 40 Stories for 40 Years | Story No. 13 💜
Sheila & Bernard Joel: A lasting legacy of generosity

At The Prince Charles Hospital, the name Sheila Joel brings a deep sense of gratitude.

Since 2015, her generosity through the Sheila & Bernard Joel Life-Saving Medical Equipment Foundation has helped fund more than 75 pieces of life-saving medical equipment through The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation.

“She would turn up at the research labs and brighten up the room because of her genuine interest,” said former CEO Michael Hornby.

From donor heart technology to respiratory monitoring equipment, her legacy continues to support life-saving care every day.

💜 Inspired by Sheila’s generosity: tcg.org.au/donate
🔗Read more of Sheila's story here: tcg.org.au/SheilaJoel

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05/06/2026

Introducing Jene's MTG as the latest to join 40 Clubs | 40 Years, doing good in their local community🃏

A huge thank you to Jene for coming on board with a simple but powerful idea in support of The Common Good.

Together with their MTG community, they’ve been donating $1 from every booster pack sold — and in just a matter of days, hundreds of packs have helped raise over $1000 in meaningful funds to support patients and families in our local hospitals.💜

What’s even more incredible is that Jene has now teamed up with John from Irresistible Force to take their community fundraising to the next level.

The Common Good have proudly been named as the beneficiary charity for one of Australia’s largest MTG events, Commandergeddon 10, happening tomorrow! ⚔️

It’s awesome to see such an enthusiastic trading card gaming community come together to create real impact beyond the table, and we’re incredibly grateful to be part of it.

We’re looking forward to meeting everyone at the event tomorrow.🎴
🎲Event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/17aGWXcX5c/

Are you part of a club or community group? Let’s turn what you love into something that gives back.

Find out more about 40 Clubs | 40 Years.
👉 tcg.org.au/40schools40clubs

Jene's MTG Irresistible Force

04/06/2026

💜40 Stories for 40 Years - Story No. 13💜
Sheila & Bernard Joel: Life-saving Medical Equipment Foundation

This Queensland Philanthropy Week, we’re sharing the story of an incredible woman whose generosity has made a huge impact for patients in Queensland and will continue to do so for generations to come.

At The Prince Charles Hospital, the name Sheila Joel brings a deep sense of gratitude. To those who met her, Sheila was a shining light. And to many who haven’t met her, she may well be a lifesaver.

Sheila Joel made her first gift to The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation in 2015, in memory of her husband Bernard.

This was the beginning of her extreme generosity through the Sheila & Bernard Joel Life-saving Medical Equipment Foundation, which has now led to the purchase of more than 75 pieces of life-saving equipment for the researchers and hospitals we support.

“She would turn up at the research labs, and she would brighten up the room because of her genuine interest,” said Michael Hornby, former CEO of The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation, who knew Sheila well during his time leading the Foundation.

“While Sheila left such a wonderful and generous legacy… she also got to see her generosity in action for some six years before she passed. So, she would have been confident knowing the greater good that would occur because of the legacy she would eventually leave.”

🎥Click here to read the full story and watch the video on Sheila Joel’s life-saving legacy.🙌
🔗tcg.org.au/SheilaJoel

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02/06/2026

💜Meet Nadine👋

As we celebrate Queensland Philanthropy Week, we're delighted to introduce the newest member of The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation's Philanthropy Team.

Nadine recently joined the Foundation as Relationships Manager | Philanthropy, working alongside Lucy Moore and Matthew Lang to build meaningful relationships with donors, supporters and healthcare teams, to help create lasting impact through philanthropy.

Nadine began her career as a registered nurse, developing a deep understanding of patient care and the realities faced by clinicians on the front line.

She has since built extensive experience in healthcare leadership, stakeholder engagement, and business development, most recently at St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside and Brisbane, where she served as Executive Manager, Business Development and Marketing.

This experience will be invaluable as she works with our philanthropic supporters and hospital teams to help shape new programs for the Foundation.

"What drew me to the Foundation is the opportunity to help create real impact," Nadine shares. "I've seen first-hand the incredible ideas and innovations being driven by clinicians and researchers, and philanthropy has the power to help bring those ideas to life."

When asked what resonates most about the Foundation, Nadine highlights purpose and impact. "Being part of something that connects generosity with better patient outcomes is incredibly motivating. It's about helping turn possibility into reality."

Outside of work, Nadine's world revolves around her family. She loves travelling and enjoys exploring her passion for fashion and design.

Welcome to the team, Nadine! We are delighted to have you.

Please join us in welcoming her in the comments below.👇

01/06/2026

❤️Queensland Philanthropy Week❤️

This week is Queensland Gives Queensland Philanthropy Week – a time to celebrate those whose philanthropic contributions help make a lasting difference across our state.

The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation is proud to be part of this sector dedicated to improving lives in Queensland and beyond.

As the Foundation marks its 40-year milestone, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the many generous and dedicated individuals, families, partner organisations and supporters who have helped make four decades of life-changing outcomes possible.

“We’re stronger together, and I give my deepest thanks to everyone who has contributed in their own ways to support the tangible and impactful health and research outcomes that the Foundation is proud to champion,” said Steve Francia, CEO of The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation.

This week, we are not just celebrating the kindness and community spirit that has helped drive our impact since 1986; we’re also celebrating the remarkable contributions of other philanthropic organisations and generous individuals across the state.

Best of luck to all nominees at the 2026 Queensland Philanthropy Awards this Friday.🙌

Gives
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29/05/2026

As the Foundation supporting one of the country’s leading cardiothoracic hospitals, The Prince Charles Hospital, heart-related research has been a major focus since our inception in 1986💜

Since 2015, we have supported close to 200 grants focused on heart research, with a combined value of more than $10 million.🫀🔬

Currently, around 40 per cent of active grants supported by the Foundation are for heart-related projects.

Tim, who is the Nurse Educator in the Emergency Department at Caboolture Hospital, is one of many people who have benefited from past heart research and care at The Prince Charles Hospital.

The young father shared his story with Moreton Daily to highlight the passion and dedication of health professionals, clinicians and researchers in shaping care and quality of life, not just today but well into the future.

Read the story here 👇
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Caboolture Made

Tim McMahon, a nurse educator, is a congenital heart disease survivor, whose life was saved through heart research. He highlights the importance of heart health checks and medical research.

26/05/2026

We’re excited to welcome Everton Park Hotel as one of our 40 Clubs | 40 Years doing good in their local community, as part of The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation’s 40-year milestone.

🍗 Every Wednesday, $1 from every Chicken Parmi sold at Everton Park Hotel will be donated to The Common Good, supporting patients and families at The Prince Charles Hospital.

Just minutes from the hospital, this is a great example of a landmark local business backing their local hospital 💜

So next time Wednesday rolls around, gather your friends and family and grab a parmi at Everton Park Hotel, knowing that this much-loved weekly tradition will also help make a difference.

A big thank you to Josh and the Everton Park Hotel team for being part of this initiative and helping The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation continue 40 years of impact🙏

Find out more:
👉tcg.org.au/40schools40clubs
Or follow the link in our bio.

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25/05/2026

And that’s a wrap on National Volunteer Week! 💜💛

As the week comes to a close, we’d like to thank the hundreds of people who volunteer their time and skills each year to help us achieve our mission of helping people live healthier for longer.

The contributions they make are invaluable, and we are so grateful for each and every one of them.

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for giving your time and skills so selflessly🙏

Would you like to hear about upcoming volunteering opportunities?

👉Please head to our website to find out more or sign up for our regular email updates.
🔗tcg.org.au/volunteer

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