Camp Quality in Brisbane Australia gives kids a day to smile
by Leesa Petfield
CAMP Quality is a very special time for a group of children with cancer, to come together for a day and forget about hospitals, treatments and sickness.
They get the chance to be like ordinary kids and enjoy the entertainment of jumping castles, laughing clowns, face painting, rock wall climbing, Viv’s Farm, swimming, running and meeting Santa Claus.
The Lions Club International – District 201 Q 3, hosted Camp Quality last Sunday at Brennans Park, Bribie Island.
Camp co-ordinator Kevin Williams said this was the 21st camp held at Bribie Island by the Lions Club.
Lions Club members from nine local clubs and four clubs from surrounding areas gathered to assist in giving these children a very fun and memorable day.
The event is not only for Camp Quality children, but is also designed for families to come together, have a real picnic in the park and enjoy quality time as a family.
About 400 families and volunteers from Camp Quality attended the event.
Music from the 4OUR Radio, Bribie Island Big Band and the Brass Band kept the crowd entertained and Santa handed out about 220 gift bags to very excited children of the families, who are connected with Camp Quality.
Mr Williams said the day could not have happened without the support from many local businesses and people.
The businesses who supported the day were: Bribie Island RSL, Cornett’s Supa IGA, SES Bribie Island, Wrights Fruit Barn, Kerry Wright, RL & VA O’Brien, Our Radio FM 101.5, Affordable Entertainment, Wallum Group, Island Promotion and Costume Hire, Vive’s Farm, The Ferryman Cruises, Bribie Island Fire Brigade, Wayne the Train, Mr Rentals, Bribie Island Police, P & C Amusements and many others.
