Post by Quest Apartment Hotels

At Sony Foundation’s River4Ward 2026, the most powerful voice in the room wasn't the headline act, it was Remy Grogan's.    Quest Apartment Hotels was proud to stand alongside Sony Foundation at their annual fundraising event, which brought together Victoria's media, entertainment and business communities to support young Australians facing cancer and raised a record-breaking $863,000 for the You Can Stay program.    Diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma at just 15 years old, Remy and her family have received more than 370 nights of accommodation at Quest NewQuay through You Can Stay, helping them stay together in Melbourne while travelling from Gippsland for cancer treatment.    Remy's courage, resilience and gratitude were a powerful reminder of why this partnership matters. It matters because in those moments of hardship, the team at Quest New Quay, from Business Owner Stacy Andronikos and Property Manager Matthew Camilleri to those on reception and back of house, make families, like Remy's, feel not just welcome, but home.    Since launching in 2020, You Can Stay has provided more than 45,000 nights of accommodation through the Quest network, helping young regional Australians and their families access life-saving treatment without the added burden of accommodation costs. We were proud to have Quest NewQuay, Quest On St Kilda Road, Quest on Dorcas, Quest Southbank and Quest Preston representing the network on the day, alongside our head office team who volunteered their time to support fundraising efforts.    As David Mansfield GAICD, Managing Director, The Ascott Limited, Australasia, reflected: "Quest's partnership with Sony Foundation helps remove one of the many burdens families face when accessing critical treatment away from home. Hearing Remy's story was a powerful reminder that accommodation is more than a place to stay, it provides comfort and connection when families need it most."    Congratulations to Sophie Ryan and the team at Sony Foundation on another outstanding River4Ward event and thank you for the incredible work you do supporting young Australians facing cancer.    #QuestApartmentHotels #SonyFoundation #YouCanStay #River4Ward #YouthCancer #CommunityImpact    Anthea Dimitrakopoulos, GAICD David Ridgeway Emma Pechey Dave Walton-McGuinness Nathalie Galliot Matthew Camilleri Varish CHOPRA Cat Mapperson Lauren Berry Andrew Wallace Liz Galea   Volunteers: Gerald West Finn Hourigan Marilin Lagutan Shania Sarmiento Margaux Johnston