Miallo volunteer is Shire’s top citizen

A LOCAL volunteer who has dedicated more than 20 years to helping people beat blood cancer is the Douglas Shire’s 2023 Citizen of the Year.

Miallo resident Kerry Shepherdson, who also received an Honoured Member Award for the Leukemia Foundation in Brisbane last year, was one of the founding members of the Mossman District Leukemia Foundation in 1999. She was one of nine award recipients who were recognised at an Australia Day Awards Ceremony at the Port Douglas Community Hall last week.

Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said Kerry displayed tremendous dedication to the region. “Kerry is a quiet achiever who has volunteered for numerous organisations over many years,” he said.

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