Colour of Change: Fitzy’s turns pink for annual luncheon | Photos

This Toowoomba luncheon raises cash for a special cause every year, and its attendees have plenty of fun in the process. SEE ALL THE PHOTOS HERE

At Fitzy's Colour of Change luncheon are (from left) Sophie Stocker, April Long, Hilary Turner, Janelle Prior, Jane Degnian and Karen Canning raising funds for local breast cancer support, Thursday, May 26, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Fitzy’s has again turned pink for the annual Colour of Change luncheon, which has raised more than $450,000 over more than a decade for a special cause.

The event, which is organised by the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation, raises funds for BreastScreen Queensland’s Toowoomba service.

The sellout luncheon quickly became a mainstay on Toowoomba’s social calendar since it began in 2009.

The event raised a record-breaking $80,000 in 2021, and organisers hoped to reach at least $50,000 in the 2022 event.

Guests heard from breast cancer survivor, Carmel Charles, about her battle against the disease.

At Fitzy's Colour of Change luncheon are (from left) Julie McCracken, Tracy Curless, Leanne Gillam, Suzanne Mason and Kimberley Goodall raising funds for local breast cancer support, Thursday, May 26, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Kiron Barui (left) and Nicole Winter at Fitzy's Colour of Change luncheon raising funds for local breast cancer support, Thursday, May 26, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Vanessa Wall (left) and Katrina Makim at Fitzy's Colour of Change luncheon raising funds for local breast cancer support, Thursday, May 26, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Fitzy's Colour of Change luncheon guest speaker Carmel Charles with her children Laura, Lucy and Tom Charles raising funds for local breast cancer support, Thursday, May 26, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At Fitzy's Colour of Change luncheon are (from left) Michelle Porter, Meg Porter and Jess D'Arcy raising funds for local breast cancer support, Thursday, May 26, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At Fitzy's Colour of Change luncheon are (from left) Sally Harvey, Naomi Wilson, Brett Harvey and Cath Lachmund raising funds for local breast cancer support, Thursday, May 26, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At Fitzy's Colour of Change luncheon are (from left) Annette Scarborough, Hayley Sergent and Tori Sergent raising funds for local breast cancer support, Thursday, May 26, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At Fitzy's Colour of Change luncheon are (from left) Maralyn Fitzgibbons, Melissa Taylor and Donna James raising funds for local breast cancer support, Thursday, May 26, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At Fitzy's Colour of Change luncheon are (from left) Rebekah Clayton, Tess Woodall and Cat Ardi raising funds for local breast cancer support, Thursday, May 26, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Nicole Carlile (left) and Kate Ruijter at Fitzy's Colour of Change luncheon raising funds for local breast cancer support, Thursday, May 26, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Brooke Johnson (left) and Alison Kennedy at Fitzy's Colour of Change luncheon raising funds for local breast cancer support, Thursday, May 26, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At Fitzy's Colour of Change luncheon are (from left) Catherine Loubet, Benita Wharrey and Robyn Storey raising funds for local breast cancer support, Thursday, May 26, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At Fitzy's Colour of Change luncheon are (from left) Anthony Bowe, Nadine Bowe, Dan Dwan and Katie Dwan raising funds for local breast cancer support, Thursday, May 26, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At Fitzy's Colour of Change luncheon are (from left) Pam Badke, Peta Sorensen, Cathy Holding, Katrina Purcell and Rachel Millane raising funds for local breast cancer support, Thursday, May 26, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At Fitzy's Colour of Change luncheon are (from left) Amanda Kucuku, Ari Kucuku, Barton Castley and Kirsten Castley raising funds for local breast cancer support, Thursday, May 26, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Jacqui Wheatley (left) and Laura Paton at Fitzy's Colour of Change luncheon raising funds for local breast cancer support, Thursday, May 26, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At Fitzy's Colour of Change luncheon are (from left) Liz Wagner, Emma Rackley and Grace Wagner raising funds for local breast cancer support, Thursday, May 26, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Leesa Siebenhausen (left) and Melinda Wendland at Fitzy's Colour of Change luncheon raising funds for local breast cancer support, Thursday, May 26, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At Fitzy's Colour of Change luncheon are (from left) Kyna Morice, Chelsea Saldumbide, Rebecca McConnell and Joe McConnell raising funds for local breast cancer support, Thursday, May 26, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Tracy Curless (left) and Kimberley Goodall at Fitzy's Colour of Change luncheon raising funds for local breast cancer support, Thursday, May 26, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Michele Jones (left) and Lynn Skuse at Fitzy's Colour of Change luncheon raising funds for local breast cancer support, Thursday, May 26, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At Fitzy's Colour of Change luncheon are (from left) Rebekah Clayton, Tess Woodall and Cat Ardi raising funds for local breast cancer support, Thursday, May 26, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At Fitzy's Colour of Change luncheon are (from left) Jacqui Armstrong, Paula McGuire and Helen Hempstead raising funds for local breast cancer support, Thursday, May 26, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Chelsea Saldumbide and Joe McConnell at Fitzy's Colour of Change luncheon raising funds for local breast cancer support, Thursday, May 26, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Fitzy's Colour of Change luncheon guest speaker Carmel Charles (centre) with family Wendy Kelly, Bernadette Kelly, Laura Charles, Lucy Charles and Tom Charles raising funds for local breast cancer support, Thursday, May 26, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer