Why Sandra has been supporting the Clifford Craig Foundation for 25 years
June 2023
Sandra Bell is part of a special group. For 25 years she has been supporting the Clifford Craig Foundation to find new treatments and cures for the diseases that impact our community.
Like many Northern Tasmanians, she has experienced loss.
Sandra lost both her parents after long and challenging health battles. Over the years she has also had her own health scares, including a near-death experience with an aortic dissection.
In her words – she shouldn’t still be here. But because of modern medicine, and the skill of medical professionals – she is!
Sandra’s first donation to the Clifford Craig Foundation was in 1998, shortly after the death of her parents.
She witnessed first-hand the incredible care of our health professionals and decided she wanted to give back.
In the 25 years since, she has continued her generous support, recognising the importance of medical research as the only avenue to ensure better diagnostic tools, treatments and improved survival rates of the illnesses that impact our community.
There have been many medical advances made in this time, and Sandra has played a part in that, helping the Clifford Craig Foundation ‘fill the cup’ at the Launceston General Hospital for a quarter of a century.
“I just think Clifford Craig is one of the very worthwhile causes,” Sandra said.
“It’s amazing what they can do now, with all of the specialists we have – the advanced equipment and technology.
“Clifford Craig supports our local researchers, and I think it’s one of the very worthy causes that people should feel proud to contribute to – however small, or however often.
“Every dollar makes a difference.”
With the knowledge of our researchers and the kindness and passion of people like Sandra, there will be many more lifesaving breakthroughs ahead.
Thank you for your support.
