General News
11 December, 2022
Rotary supports Stay in the Fight Foundation
KUSHLA Phillips is a mum who, after watching her daughter suffer through a cancer diagnosis as a teenager, decided she wanted to make a difference for other families when they received the same news.
From an initial idea born whilst sitting in the hospital and supporting her own sick daughter Charlotte, she thought,
“How can I help other families save money and avoid the trial and error of trying different products which can help make their treatment in the coming months a little easier.”
In October 2022, Kushla launched her not-forprofit foundation Stay in the Fight, which helps provide care packages to teenage girls (shortly, boys will be added) when diagnosed with cancer.
The packs contain over $260 worth of products, including moisturiser, sleep masks, hair turbans, craft activities, and so much more.
The Rotary Club of Cairns Sunrise recently donated $500 to this worthwhile Cairns-based charity from funds raised at their monthly Palm Cove Markets.
Club President Liz Derricks said following a presentation by Kushla at one of the weekly breakfast meetings; the club decided to help support the foundation so they could provide more care packs in Queensland to teenagers diagnosed with cancer.
“Members were really touched by Kushla’s story of their personal journey with cancer and having to be away from Cairns and family, and friends whilst Charlotte needed treatment,” Ms Derricks said.
Cairns residents can support this charity by making a tax-deductible donation to www.stayinthefightinc.com/engage
