Almost 150 guests gathered on Saturday for the Regina and Vicki Doig Morning Tea, raising more than seventeen thousand dollars to support cancer care research across West Moreton.
What began as Vicki Doig’s way of honouring her sister Regina has grown into a much-loved annual community event, now firmly connected to the impact of the Regina and Vicki Doig Scholarship.
Each year, the Morning Tea brings together long-time supporters, school representatives, community groups, local businesses and elected representatives united by a shared commitment to improving cancer care close to home. We were grateful for the support of local Members of Parliament and councillors who joined the event and continue to champion stronger health outcomes for our region.
Students from Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School played a meaningful role in the morning, serving as MCs, performing live music throughout the event and delivering a moving Welcome to Country. Their involvement reflected the strong and enduring connection between the school, its alumnae and the Doig family.
West Moreton Health Foundation CEO Scott Young said the continued growth of the event reflects the strength of community connection behind it.
“The Morning Tea began as a deeply personal tribute, and over time it has become something the wider community truly embraces,” Mr Young said. “With almost 150 people in the room this year, raising more than seventeen thousand dollars, it is a powerful reflection of the generosity and shared purpose within our region.”
Guests enjoyed a warm and welcoming morning featuring raffles, lucky door prizes and a live auction prize generously donated by Miacor IT. The strong spirit of generosity was evident throughout the event, with supporters seizing every opportunity to contribute.
Funds raised support the Regina and Vicki Doig Scholarship, which invests directly in cancer care research to improve outcomes and experiences for people across West Moreton. Since its inception, five scholarships have been awarded, totalling more than fifty thousand dollars. Previous recipients have published in international journals, demonstrating the calibre and reach of research made possible through local support.
A highlight of the morning was hearing from 2025 scholarship recipient Guru Sule, who delivered a passionate presentation on his upcoming research project exploring the use of ginger and vitamin B6 in managing nausea and vomiting in oncology settings.
“Guru’s work shows exactly why this scholarship matters,” Mr Young said. “Locally supported research leads to practical, meaningful improvements in patient care, and it is inspiring to see the passion of our researchers shared so openly with the community.”
“It is also a genuine privilege for our Foundation to work alongside Vicki Doig to honour Regina’s legacy in such a meaningful and enduring way,” he said. “Each year, this event demonstrates how remembrance can be transformed into lasting impact for cancer care in our community.”
West Moreton Health Foundation extends sincere thanks to our event partner, Club Services Ipswich, and to our generous supporters and prize donors including Miacor IT, Ipswich Quota, Obsession Shoes, Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School and Summer Land Camel Farm.
