A truly powerful and heartfelt episode on Talkin Toowoomba. Lorraine shares her remarkable journey — from growing up in regional Toowoomba to becoming a dedicated volunteer at Hope Horizons. What star

ted as receiving support during her own cancer experience has turned into giving back to others walking a similar path.

Every Wednesday, Lorraine volunteers at Hope on the Hangar in Highfields, helping run a high-end thrift shop that funds vital allied health services for people on their wellness journey. But for her, it’s about far more than just raising money, it’s about connection, community, and lifting people up when they need it most.

Lorraine opens up about profound personal loss, losing her son, her mother, her husband, and facing her own cancer diagnosis. Through it all, her outlook remains grounded in resilience, positivity, and a simple but powerful mindset: focus on today, because it’s a gift.

Her story is a reminder of the impact of community support, the strength of the human spirit, and how giving back can help heal not only others, but yourself as well.

If you’ve ever considered volunteering, Lorraine’s message is simple: just give it a go. You’ll get just as much out of it as you give.

This is one of those conversations that stays with you.

Listen now and be inspired.

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• (00:00:15) - Talkin Toowoomba
• (00:01:26) - Meet Lorraine
• (00:05:14) - One woman's story of cancer
• (00:09:32) - One volunteer's story of prostate cancer
• (00:18:11) - "This is My Day..."
• (00:19:21) - A message about volunteering at Hope Horizons