The Masonic Lodge Milton were able to raise $3000 from collections at the Milton Show gate and donations, and Masonicare matched their effort to benefit the appeal. 

COA president Peter Still said without the support, the service wouldn’t exist. 

“We only exist because of the generosity of the community,” he said. 

“This service is here because the community came together to raise enough money to get it off the ground. 

“All money received really helps us continue our service to the community. Without the support and backing of other groups and the community, we wouldn’t exist."

Mr Still said the money would go towards helping cancer and palliative care patients. 

“Any support or assistance patients need, we try to organise and fund,” he said. 

“The community continues to support us so we can keep up with maintenance, palliative care, staff training, new equipment and any service a cancer patient may need; like transport to treatment or gardening.”

Masonicare regional manager Brian Willis was pleased the money was going to a good cause. 

“Helping a cause like this is terrific,” he said. 

“The Milton Lodge chose this group because they know people affected by cancer.”