If you’ve visited Gympie Hospital
you would have stopped by the Wishlist Coffee House and been helped by the
shops well-known Manager, Richard Ward.

Richard has spent the better part
of a decade looking after the operations of the Coffee House and its hard-working
tribe of volunteers.

After many years of service and
over $400,000 raised for the Hospital and his community, Richard is hanging up his
Wishlist apron for the last time.

Richard said his time at the
Wishlist Coffee House has been a rewarding chapter of his life.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of working with wonderful
volunteer staff, hospital staff and all the customers that visit our
establishment.

“I leave not with a heavy heart rather with a terrific feeling of
accomplishment which now can be handed on to the next dedicated person.

“Of particular note, I must mention my loyal staff, none of this would
have been possible without them, thank you,” said Richard.

Wishlist is now on the lookout for
a new Coffee House Manager to take the lead.

The hospital foundations CEO Lisa
Rowe said that Richard will leave some very big shoes to fill.

“It won’t be easy to replace Richard
but we’re confident there’s someone out there with just as much passion for the
Gympie community, to take Wishlist Coffee House forward.”

 “It’s a unique and rewarding role, to work
alongside a team of wonderful volunteers and deliver the extra’s that make a
difference at Gympie Hospital,” Ms Rowe said.