he competition is open to all ladies who wish to have a fun morning mixing it with all players in 1st to 5th Division.   Players from Wednesday fixture teams from 5 divisions will unite for a fun day of tennis and fundraising.   The event will be held rain hail or shine as fun activities have been planned in the event of inclemency.

To purchase tickets before the day and for enquiries:   Claire Hickey   clairehic@bigpond.com  5494 4055

The Pacific Volvo Charity Tennis Tournament run by Sunshine Coast Ladies Midweek Tennis Association will be held at Kawana Tennis Club on 19th August.   This event is in support of Cystic Fibrosis Queensland.

Players from Wednesday fixture teams from 5 divisions will unite for a fun day of tennis and fundraising.   The event will be held rain hail or shine as fun activities have been planned in the event of inclemency.

One of the main prizes offered on the day is a platter signed by Chris Evert and Greg Norman.

The plate signed by Chris Evert & Greg Norman

The pair were hitting up at Noosa tennis club during the recent SCLMWTA Autumn Grand Final day and obliged the committee by signing one of the spare trophies.   SCLMWTA Inc runs two charity days per year where considerable funds are raised in support of many different charities.

Kristen Jones, secretary of the association, states  “Midweek Ladies have an affinity for giving of themselves to benefit those less fortunate.  We all feel so blessed to be able to play a sport we love on this wonderful Sunshine Coast but we do take time to reflect that life doesn’t always dish out great things for everyone.   We like to do what we can to help."

Lily Korst, diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at the age of 6 weeks, will attend the event, to enlighten Midweek Ladies about the challenges associated with CF and how the disease has affected her life; Kathy McGuigan from Cystic Fibrosis Qld will also speak about how the funds raised are used to service Cystic Fibrosis sufferers in Queensland.

Anyone interested in joining midweek ladies for this fundraising day, including those new to the coast, are invited to be involved. Please call Kristen Jones 0417786100

Lily's  Story

My name is Lily Korst and I grew up in Maleny, going to Maleny Primary and graduating from Maleny High.

I have Cystic Fibrosis which was diagnosed when I was six weeks old. I am the oldest of two sisters, my youngest sister, Maren, does not have CF.

My Mum, Liz, always encouraged me to have a normal, active childhood. I was involved with Brownies and Guides as well as playing many different sports at different times. I was always a water baby, spending much of my younger years in a pool or at the beach.

This was very beneficial for my CF, keeping me out of hospital until I was 10 years old.

From the end of Primary School to High School I went into hospital at least twice a year for antibiotic treatment for chest infections. I became quite sick in Year 12 missing 3 months of school however I was lucky to have great teachers and help from friends and I graduating with the rest of my year.

After High School I went to Sunshine Coast Uni for a while before deciding to go into the workforce.

I worked for a number of Maleny businesses including Maleny Co-op, Maleny Newsagency, Jackson's Bar and Directions Australia.

Lily Korst & her boyfriend, Damien

I had started working in Year 10, my first after school job being at the Co-op before going to the Newsagency in Year 12 before moving onto Jackson's Bar and then moving into Business Administration for Directions Australia.

At 21 I won a traineeship with the Dept of Justice, initially working at the State Law Building in Brisbane before transferring to Nambour Courthouse.

I was nominated for the Queensland Trainee of the Year and was a Regional finalist. I continued working at Nambour Courthouse until the end of 2005 when my health had become worse and I had to quit working at my doctors orders.

I keep in contact with my boss at Nambour and have often helped out during elections and for holiday relief.

In 2002 I met my boyfriend, Damien who has been a pillar of strength for me. He has been a great support during good and bad and we have recently moved into a new home which we built ourselves and are happily enjoying having our own home.

My CF has caused a number of problems over the last few years making it impossible for me to work however I keep myself busy studying and with a website I created  (www.thelifewecherish.com) which is for people living with Chronic Illness and Injury to help them live happy, fulfilling lives.

I have hospital admissions approximately every 8 weeks for antibiotics and to keep on top of a number of problems including CF related Diabetes.

I give myself little projects to do in hospital to help keep boredom at bay and am also so happy to spend as much time at home as I can.