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Include a Charity Week 2023: The Impact of Leaving a Gift in Will
Have you heard of Include a Charity Week? Click here to read about the social change campaign and how you can have a lasting impact.
In this blog, we explain what lung disease is, discuss different types of lung disease and shed some light on common misconceptions.
Ekka Strawberry Sundae Sales Records Tumble in 2023
Ekka Strawberry Sundae Sales 2023: Sunny skies, soaring temps and support from showgoers all combined to create record-breaking sales.
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF): What is it?
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis is “a disease that afflicts many people at random.” Learn more about it in this blog.
Bill Van Nierop: Life After Transplant
Bill Van Nierop is incredibly grateful for the life-saving transplant he received. In this blog, we share more about Bill’s life and challenges he’s experienced after transplant.
Dr Jack Bell: The Prince Charles Hospital's 2022 Researcher of the Year
Dr Jack Bell was awarded Researcher of the Year at The Prince Charles Hospital's 2022 Staff Excellence Awards.
About the Strawberries at the Heart of the Iconic Strawberry Sundae
Sourcing the strawberries: In this blog, we’d like to introduce you to a few who ensure your Strawberry Sundaes contains fresh, delicious and juicy berries.
Meet Bill Van Nierop: Our Incredible Supporter Kayaking the Murrumbidgee River
Meet Bill Van Nierop: Our Incredible champion about to embark on the Long Kayak for Lungs 2, kayaking down the Murrumbidgee River to raise funds for IPF research.
Meet the Ekka Strawberry Sundae Ice Cream Makers: Lick Ice Cream
Meet the Ekka Strawberry Sundae Ice Cream Makers: The special, smooth ice cream is produced right here in Brisbane by family-owned Lick Ice Cream.
About the Queensland Lung Transplant Service Research Centre
The Queensland Lung Transplant Service Research Centre is an internationally renowned research group. Learn more about the work it conducts here.
Meet Aidan Ryan: The Artist Behind Our Strawberry Sundae Illustration
Did you spot the Ekka Strawberry Sundae illustration on a tote bag at last year’s show? Click here to meet the Brisbane-based artist who created the character.
70 year old double lung transplant recipient’s 1200km kayak for a cause
70 year old double lung transplant recipient Bill Van Nierop is about to embark on a remarkable physical and mental challenge, kayaking 1400km of the Murrumbidgee River to raise funds…