Inaugral donation of $30,000

The Coopers Foundation has presented a cheque for $30,000 to the Cardiovascular Reserach Centre (CRC) at a special presentation at Coopers Brewery.

The cheque was the first donation to be made by the Foundation, which is funded through the proceeds of tours of the facility at Regency Park, individual donations and other fundraising activities.

Coopers Managing Director, Dr Tim Cooper, presented the cheque to CRC representatives, Professors Stephen Wortley and Prash Sanders.

Dr Cooper, who was training as a cardiologist in the UK before joining Coopers, said the donation coincided with National Heart Week and would help the CRC’s work in reducing the incidence of heart disease in the community.

“The Foundation was set up with the aim of assisting charities wiht interests aligned to the goals of its charter. We are therefore delighted to be able to assist the CRC with its work” he said.

Dr Cooper was also named as the inaugral Patron of the CRC, along with former Commonwealth Gold Medallist and Olympic silver medallist, runner Raelene Boyle.