SUNFLOWERS OF HOPE

SUNFLOWER SPHERES: A COMMUNITY LEGACY SUPPORTING LOCAL HOSPITALS

Kalbar Sunflowers has launched Sunflower Spheres, a community fundraising initiative in partnership with the Mater Foundation and the West Moreton Health Foundation, the official charity foundation supporting Boonah Hospital.

The project will create two permanent sunflower sphere sculptures, inviting the community to sponsor individual sunflowers through a $100 donation. Each sunflower will be engraved with a nominated name, creating a lasting tribute while supporting local healthcare.

The Mater Sunflower Sphere will feature 320 sunflowers and raise funds toward the purchase of a SPY-PHI imaging system for the Mater Cancer Care Centre Springfield, supporting improved cancer surgery in the region.

The Boonah Sunflower Sphere will feature 170 sunflowers and will fund upgrades to the hospital gardens at Boonah Hospital, enhancing outdoor spaces for patients, staff and visitors.

Both sculptures have been designed and handcrafted by Wendy and Rob Badke of Boonah, with production costs generously covered by the team from Snap Fitness Redbank Plains, ensuring every donation goes directly to the nominated foundation.

Kalbar Sunflowers founder Jenny Jenner said the initiative reflects the generosity and spirit of the local community.

“These spheres are about gratitude and community,” Ms Jenner said. “They give people the opportunity to honour someone special while supporting healthcare services that care for families across our region.”

A total of 490 sunflowers are available across both spheres. The sculptures will be displayed at the 2026 Kalbar Sunflower Festival before being permanently installed at their respective hospital locations.

For media enquiries, interviews, or more information:
Jenny Jenner
Email: info@kalbarsunflowers.com.au
Phone: 0418 736 588

DONATION LINKS

Sponsor an individual sunflower on our Sunflower Spheres through a $100 donation.

Each sunflower will be engraved with a nominated name, creating a lasting tribute while supporting local healthcare.