Over the years, thousands of women and men have gathered to share in the sparkle of the Ladies Diamond Lunch. Together, we've raised more than $438,858, helping to fund lifesaving equipment, patient care programs, and hospital projects right here in our region. Together, we’ve transformed the sparkle of a luncheon into a legacy of care.
A look back at what that legacy has made possible:
2013–2019: Fundraising supported the Give Me 5 For Kids Appeal, helping sick kids at the Toowoomba Hospital. In 2017, LDL contributed to purchasing four vital paediatric monitoring machines, and in 2019 — with Hogans as naming sponsor — the event raised a record $19,093.
2020: Guests raised a record $36,188, supporting patients staying in our Clive Berghofer Toowoomba Hospital Accommodation Units.
2021: Over $46,000 was raised for our 100K in 100 Days campaign.
2022: The introduction of the Soirée alongside the Luncheon saw an incredible combined total of $87,697, funding improvements to create a calm and functional space for babies and families in the Toowoomba Hospital Neonatal Unit.
2023: Together, Luncheon and Soirée guests raised $53,742 in support of the Darling Downs Health Breast Care Nursing Service.
2024: The Ladies Diamond Lunch reached its highest total ever, raising $123,851 towards the new Regional Cancer Centre — a legacy that will impact generations to come.
Now, as we look to the future, our partnership with Hogans Family Jewellers is evolving. In 2026, we’ll continue to explore new horizons — with the same sparkle and the same heart for making a difference. While the Ladies Diamond Lunch won’t be held this year, this is not the end of the story. It’s the beginning of an exciting new chapter, and we can’t wait to share more with you in time.
To every guest, sponsor, volunteer, and supporter who has been part of the Ladies Diamond Lunch journey — thank you. Together, we’ve created something special, and together, we’ll continue to shape the future of healthcare for our community.
