VICTORIA Point and Cleveland Coles shoppers and team members have contributed to a record-breaking fundraising effort for children's hospice Hummingbird House.
In four weeks, Coles customers and team members in the Redlands raised more than $3040 to help Hummingbird House continue to provide short break stays, family support services, creative therapies and care for children with life-limiting conditions and their families.
More than $430,000 was raised across the state.
Hummingbird House general manager Fiona Hawthorne said she was humbled by the incredible generosity of Queensland shoppers.
"Words cannot express how grateful we are to Coles' team members and customers for their support, helping us to continue to provide vital support to Queensland families," she said.
Inspired by the creative art therapy offered by Hummingbird House, nine-year-old Nate from Brisbane designed one of Coles' $2 donation cards in support of his older sister Abbey, who is a guest of Hummingbird House.
"Hummingbird House is a nice, calm place for my family and me to visit my sister. When we go and stay with Abbey, we know that she is safe and mum and dad can relax, because Hummingbird House is caring for her," he said.
Coles state general manager Jerry Farrell said Coles was incredibly grateful for the continuous support of communities around Queensland in raising funds for this vital cause.
"Local shoppers should be very proud of their generous donations as they help Hummingbird House continue to provide a place for children with life-limiting conditions and their families to reconnect and make memories that will last a lifetime," he said.
"The vital work by Hummingbird House makes such a difference to so many families during an emotional and challenging time in their lives, and Coles is proud to continue to provide support."
Since 2016, Coles shoppers and team members throughout Queensland have contributed more than $1.9 million to Hummingbird House through its annual fundraising campaigns.
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