The annual Catherine Wotton Cup is on again Sunday 20th July as the Eastern Devils take on Darebin in support of the Catherine Wotton Scholarship Fund.
Listen to Eastern Devils player and Cath's daughter Lou Wotton talk to VWFL Radio about the Catherine Wotton Cup
The Catherine Wotton Scholarship Fund has been established by Cath’s three daughters, Amy, Jo and Lou, and her nursing colleagues in recognition of Cath’s significant, 37 year contribution to nursing and her courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Catherine was born and raised in Bendigo, Victoria. She graduated from St Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne in 1972 and completed her midwifery studies at the Mercy Maternity Hospital in 1973.
In just over four years, family and friends of Cath raised over $100,000 to establish this trust to fund one or more annual scholarships. The scholarship provides registered nurses the opportunity to be specifically trained in the area of gynaecological and ovarian cancers. The aim of this scholarship is to address the current shortage of gynaecological nurses, so that women are supported through their cancer journey, whilst also raising awareness of gynaecological cancers amongst women in the community. The first scholarship was awarded this year to Jess Jude.
Learn more about the Scholarship fund and how to donate HERE
Last Modified on 15/07/2014 13:31