LJ Hooker Nerang Principal Shane Colquhoun has accepted a position on the board of Cystic Fibrosis Queensland. A long-time supporter of the Not-for-Profit support group, Mr Colquhoun has led initiatives at LJ Hooker Nerang which have raised tens of thousands of dollars for the cause over the last fifteen years.
Mr Colquhoun is also the President of LJ Hooker Franchise Owners Council. At a national level, LJ Hooker has enjoyed a long association with the support network, most recently sponsoring the national CF Roadshow which toured major areas to provide the latest in treatment techniques to people with CF and their families.
Mr Colquhoun’s appointment to the board follows on from LJ Hooker Nerang receiving the Patron’s Corporate Award for service and commitment to the cystic fibrosis community. Mr Colquhoun received the award from national Patron, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable, Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) at a service in November last year.
Mr Colquhoun said: “When the board invited me to join Cystic Fibrosis Queensland in a governance role, I was absolutely honored.
Cystic Fibrosis Queensland does an outstanding job in supporting people with the condition. People with CF have trouble doing everyday physical activities that the average, healthy person takes for granted. Yet there is an incredible optimism amongst the CF community which I find inspiring.”
Cystic Fibrosis Queensland Limited (CFQ) advocates, contributes to research grants and provides tangible support and services to people living with cystic fibrosis in Queensland, the Northern Territory and northern New South Wales. Of the approximate 3 500 people living with this insidious disease, just less than 1,000 are supported by CFQ. There is no designated Federal or State funding for cystic fibrosis sufferers, the charity relies heavily on corporate partners, donors, grants and community fundraising.
“While Shane does not have a personal connection to our cause, he understands the contribution we make towards supporting people living with life-shortening chronic illness,” said CFQ President and Board Chair, Margaret Walker.
Cystic fibrosis is the most common life-shortening disease in Australia today. Life expectancy of a person born with cystic fibrosis is less than 40 years. One in 25 people carry the cystic fibrosis gene and there is no cure.