Volunteering has been a lifelong passion for John Eva, who has always been deeply involved in his local community. From helping out at the nursing home where his mother lived, to supporting HIV-positive children at Prince of Wales Hospital and creating kids camps throughout the 1980s and 90s, John’s dedication to others is evident. For the past 16 years, he has also been a volunteer at the Blue Mountains Food Service, including serving on their Board for three years.

John’s connection to Cancer Wellness Support (CWS) began over eight years ago. Drawn to CWS both as a regular shopper at the Katoomba Op Shop and through his admiration for Robyn Yates OAM and her vision, John was inspired by the incredible services provided to local people living with cancer and their families. Having lost his brother to Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and his partner to cancer, John felt a strong personal connection.

In his volunteer role at the Katoomba Op Shop, John brings his strong focus on efficiency and process improvement, where he sorts incoming donations, prices new items, and ensures the shelves are neat and orderly.

Never one to do things by halves, John recently raised a phenomenal $5,022 for CWS as part of Dry July, with the help of his generous friends and family who he rallied to donate.

With a background as a trainer and a belief in fully understanding and committing to whatever cause he is supporting, John believes wholeheartedly in the purpose of CWS. 

With an understanding that the Op Shops (which generate over $2 million annually and 93% of the income) are crucial to sustaining the services provided, John takes pride in playing his part to ensure local people across the Blue Mountains, Penrith and the Hawkesbury continue to receive the support they need.