05/06/2026
💙 Hope in a Suitcase Update 💙
To our wonderful Hope in a Suitcase community,
Firstly, thank you for your incredible support, generosity and kindness. Every donation helps us bring comfort, dignity and hope to children entering foster care, and we are so grateful for each and every one of you.
To date, we have proudly donated 368 bags to children in need. This is only possible because of the amazing people who continue to support our mission.
A special thank you goes to my beautiful volunteer Sandy who at very short notice, stepped in to help me pack and deliver an urgent order of 9 bags overnight. Your willingness to help whenever needed never goes unnoticed, and we are so grateful for your ongoing dedication.
We have also had the pleasure of meeting and partnering with Lee Walsh from My Glory. Their team has been helping to collect and sort donations, and it has been wonderful to see so many people contributing to our cause. I am incredibly grateful that Hope in a Suitcase can be a place where everyone feels included and valued. Seeing people of all abilities come together to support vulnerable children is truly heartwarming and reminds us that kindness has no barriers.
We would also like to let everyone know that our drop-off location, High St Flower Market, 201–208 High Street, Willoughby, will be temporarily closed for donations for two weeks.
On Wednesday, I will be undergoing a corneal transplant. As you can imagine, I am feeling a little nervous, but also incredibly hopeful and excited. I am deeply grateful to my donor and their family for the precious gift they have given me. Their generosity will have a life-changing impact, and I will carry that gratitude with me always. Also a huge thankyou to Professor Colin Chan from Vision Eye Institute for all his ongoing care. He is an amazing professor and I am so grateful to be in his hands .
Our donation drop-off point will reopen on 25 June. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding during this time.
As the colder months are now upon us, the need for donations continues, so please keep collecting and holding onto your wonderful contributions. We look forward to receiving them when we reopen.
Thank you again for your ongoing support, kindness and belief in what we do. Together, we are making a real difference in the lives of children who need it most.
With heartfelt gratitude,
The Hope in a Suitcase Team 💙
