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WE’D LOVE
TO HEAR
FROM YOU
We are always interested in news about
or from our past pupils, so please share
anything you’d be happy for us to share.
Success stories? Notable achievements?
Memories of your time at All Hallows’
School?
Send us your photos, videos and news
through the online form.
PPA proud to
sponsor a star
for Helena
In a previous edition of The Hallowian we shared the
story of our much loved AHSister, Helena McIlwain, Class
of 2017, who passed away tragically at just nineteen
years of age.
Past Pupils’ Association
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Past Pupils’ Association conducts events
and fundraising activities throughout the
year, including the International Women’s Day
Breakfast and the Annual Mass and Morning Tea.
Proceeds support charitable causes related
to All Hallows’ School and the aims of the
Association.
We welcome event sponsorship and donations
of raffle prizes including travel, accommodation,
entertainment and dining experiences; women’s
health and beauty products; jewellery, fashion
and accessories; homewares and art; and food
and beverages.
All donors are acknowledged as part of events
and through social media.
If you would like to offer a raffle prize or cash
donation or sponsor an event, we would be
delighted to hear from you. Please contact
Maree Nugent, Past Pupils’ Liaison on telephone
(07) 3230 9424 or email ppa@ahs.qld.edu.au.
Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.
Helena, who hoped to become an occupational
therapist, worked with BestLife, an amazing organisation
that aims to inspire and facilitate independence for
children and young adults with disabilities. In her last
ever, incredibly prophetic conversation with her Dad,
Eric, Helena talked passionately about her ideas to
support disabled youth and adults to have a life like
everyone else – to have a space to grow, develop skills,
make friends and make memories.
Helena’s House, to be named in honour of Helena
McIlwain, will be the realisation of her dream – a
purpose built, safe, secure, accessible and appropriately
facilitated home in Brisbane where young disabled
people can develop, thrive and ‘live their best life’.
‘Starry Starry Night 2021’, the first major fundraising
event for Helena’s House, was held on Saturday June
19 at Victoria Park. It was a magical and sparkling night,
and the fantastic culmination of vision, determination,
courage, hard work, creativity and collaboration by an
extraordinary collection of friends, family, colleagues
and communities.
The All Hallows’ Past Pupils Association contributed
$1000 to purchase a platinum star which will form part
of an installation in the foyer of Helena’s House when it
become a reality.
A breathtaking $151, 294 was raised, but much more
is needed. If you would like to honour our past pupil
Helena and help make her dream happen, please donate
via this link:
Helena’s House | BestLife Foundation
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