Spring Carnival High Tea at Robina TAFE
Join the Spring Carnival High Tea on 30 August, 1:30pm at Robina TAFE.
What’s happening?
The Lions Club of Carrara Inc. will host its Spring Carnival High Tea Fundraiser.
It is on 30 August at 1:30pm, Robina TAFE Events Centre, 4th Floor. Tickets are $55, which includes lunch and a bevy. There will be a lucky door prize and raffles.
All proceeds go to Lions Medical Research Foundation.
Why it matters
Funds will be directed to LMRF to back medical innovation. Guest speaker Dr Y Yang is from the Mater Research Institute.
The work aims to deepen knowledge of complex neurological diseases. Parkinson’s disease is a key focus of the research.
Local impact
Gold Coast locals can support vital research while enjoying a community event. This annual High Tea has run for many years across the GC. This year’s theme is Spring Carnival, adding colour and fun.
By the numbers
$55 includes lunch and a bevy, with proceeds to LMRF.
30 August, 1:30 pm, Robina TAFE Events Centre, 4th Floor.
Parkinson’s cases are expected to double by 2040, lifting urgency.
Zoom in
Dr Y Yang is a Senior Research Officer at the Mater Research Institute. With LMRF support, Dr Yang is formally testing a novel hypothesis. The goal is to enrich understanding of disease biology, including Parkinson’s.
“There is currently no cure for Parkinson’s and currently available therapeutics manage symptoms rather than targeting the underlying causes of disease.”
Zoom out
Parkinson’s is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s. More people are expected to be affected as the population ages. LMRF supports early career researchers who are driving change.
“We can’t wait to see the results of Dr Yang’s work and the difference it will make in patients’ lives.”
What to look for next?
Watch for LMRF updates on Dr Yang’s study progress and outcomes. Look out for post-event highlights from Lions Club of Carrara.
