Megan Coddington.
The Young community has once again shown the strength of their hearts and generosity, coming together for the second annual “A Day for Kerry” fundraiser, a heart-felt event hosted by Megan Coddington at her café, ‘SIMPLE’, in honour of her late mother, Kerry.
This year’s fundraiser, which ran throughout the week and culminated in a special coffee day on Thursday, July 10, was nothing short of extraordinary. In total, $9,507.35 was raised for the Young Oncology Unit, a service that played a vital role in Kerry’s care and continues to support cancer patients throughout the region.
“I’m completely blown away,” said an emotional Megan after the event. “I honestly cannot believe the community support. The way this town can get behind a fundraiser is just unbelievable.”
Throughout the day, customers filled the café, ordering coffee, cake, and baked goods, many choosing to donate well beyond the cost of their orders.
“I had one person pay for a coffee with a $100 note and refuse the change,” Megan said. “That kind of generosity is simply unbelievable.”
The annual event is held each year around Kerry’s birthday, as a way of keeping her memory alive while giving back to the community. It’s also deeply personal for the Coddington family, with every member pitching in from Megan’s husband Simon, to daughters Pip and Lil, who contributed handmade jewellery and baked treats.
This year’s funds will go towards upgrading comfort facilities in the Young Oncology Unit, with a focus on improving treatment, chairs and other patient comforts, small details that make a big difference for those undergoing cancer treatment.
“It’s so important to keep improving these facilities,” Megan said. “When someone is going through something as hard as cancer, the little things matter. We want every patient to have a space that’s as comfortable and supportive as possible.”
The success of the day not only reflects the Coddington family’s passion and dedication but also the tight-knit and compassionate spirit of the local community. Locals turned out in full force not just to grab a coffee, but to stand in solidarity with families affected by cancer and to honour a woman who meant so much to those who knew her.
– Liam Stuart
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