Whitsunday Dream Escape Raffle – Winners and Wrap-Up!

We’re absolutely thrilled to share the results of our Whitsunday Dream Escape Raffle — and what a success it has been! Thanks to the generosity and support of our community, we raised an incredible $3,170. Every dollar takes us one step closer to opening the Proserpine Community Art Gallery, a place where local creativity will be celebrated, and people can come together to learn, connect, and be inspired.

🎉 Our Whitsunday Dream Escape Raffle Winners

A huge congratulations goes out to our three lucky prize winners:

• 1st Prize: Cruise Whitsundays – Great Barrier Reef Adventure (valued at $899.00) – Audra Davison. Audra has won the chance to experience the world’s greatest natural wonder up close. With snorkelling, coral viewing, and the magic of the reef all included, this is a prize to remember.

• 2nd Prize: Whitsunday Jetski Tours - Airlie Adventure (valued at $259.00) – Joy Saraswati. Joy will be zipping across the turquoise waters of the Whitsundays on a jet ski adventure for two — the perfect mix of fun and excitement.

• 3rd Prize: Whitsunday Sailing - Providence V Tall Ship Sunset Cruise for 2 (valued at $170.00) – Cathleen Staib. Cathleen will enjoy a stunning sunset sail aboard the majestic Providence V, complete with a complimentary glass of bubbles and a cheese platter.

  
  

Each prize showcases the very best of our beautiful Whitsundays, and we couldn’t be happier for our winners.

A Special Thank You

Behind the scenes, raffles take a lot of effort to organise, and this one was no exception. We’d like to give a heartfelt thank you to Leigh Skead, who did an outstanding job setting up and managing the raffle through RaffleTix. Leigh also sold the most tickets — a huge achievement in itself!

Thanks also go to Louise Mahony & Melissa Szalai, who also excelled with ticket sales. All three went above and beyond, and their efforts helped make this fundraiser such a success.

We also extend our gratitude to our generous sponsors, whose prizes and support made this raffle possible. Please support the businesses that support our community.

Community Spirit in Action

We are so grateful to everyone who bought a ticket, shared the raffle with friends and family, or simply encouraged us along the way. Fundraisers like this aren’t just about raising money (though that’s vital!) — they are about building community spirit. Every ticket sold is a reminder that people believe in our vision for the Proserpine Community Art Gallery.

This gallery will be more than a building — it’s about creating a space where people feel welcome to share their creativity, learn something new, and connect with others in the community.

What’s Next?

With the raffle wrapped up, we are now focusing on the next stages of the gallery project. Stay tuned for updates on renovations, events, and future fundraising opportunities.

Thank you again for being part of this journey — and congratulations once more to Audra, Joy, and Cathleen.