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17 July, 2025
Colour your world
JEANIE Haydock is a well-known and colourful character in the Douglas Shire.
Colourful, not only because of her bubbly personality, but literally for the numerous effervescent outfits that she dons on a daily basis.
Ms Haydock has now generously offered to part with some of her treasured wardrobe pieces and, in true community spirit, wants all proceeds from the sales to be donated to Pink in the Tropics Breast Cancer Support Group.
Pink in the Tropics is a community-based charity breast cancer support group which supports those recently diagnosed or undergoing treatment and celebrates survivors.
The afternoon of fashion, friendship and fundraising, as it has been described, is being held at the Mossman Support Services SheShed, 20 Mill St, Mossman.
This very special heartfelt afternoon tea has been entitled ‘Jeanie La’ More’ and Ms Haydock has a particular reason for parting with some treasured clothing, having lost her younger sister, Rosie, to breast cancer in 2018.
“My sister was seven months pregnant when her breast cancer was detected and her son had to be prematurely born, followed by Rosie having immediate surgery,” Ms Haydock said.
“The surgeon promised that my sister would see her son’s 21st birthday and she did,” she said.
“Sadly, she passed away, just a few months after.
“It’s my way of giving back, using some things I love to help support others who are walking the breast cancer journey.
“I would love nothing more than to see my beautiful clothing find new homes among the women of our community.”
“The afternoon tea will be a relaxed, joyful event and a chance for the She Shed ladies to come together, try on something lovely, share stories and support a truly meaningful cause” said community engagement officer Tanya Morris.
“Jeannie’ clothes will, not only bring beauty and style to those who choose them, but also carry forward a message of care, strength and solidarity,” she said.
The afternoon event will take place from 2pm on Thursday, July 24 and an RSVP is requested, for catering purposes, to Tanya Morris at: comengagement@dscsa.org.au
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