In August, we celebrated Daffodil Cancer Council Day, dedicating it as “Nell’s Day.” Janelle Mary Sperring, affectionately known as “Nell,” was more than our first employee and the backbone of our accounts department; she was an unforgettable presence at Lincom whose memory will forever be cherished.
Employees enjoyed a uniform-free day and were encouraged to dress in yellow to show their support. We also fundraised online and by asking for a gold coin donation at our morning tea, with Lincom matching every contribution dollar for dollar. In total, we raised $4,634 through these collective efforts, making a meaningful impact in the fight against cancer
Nell met Roy through work and later joined Lincom during its foundational years. Her love for the Watterson family knew no bounds, and her protective, nurturing nature meant she treated them as her own. An adventurer at heart, Nell’s love for skydiving and fishing off her pontoon in Mooloolaba spoke volumes about her passion for life. Even as she faced multiple battles with cancer, starting from Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in her late 20s through to leukemia in her 50s, Nell’s resilience was admirable. She was a trooper, fighting each challenge with an unbreakable spirit, managing to balance her dedication to work with countless treatments, always with a smile. Sadly, Nell passed away in 2018.
We were deeply grateful for Nell’s years of dedication, strength, and the joy she brought to our workplace. As we celebrated Nell, we remembered her not with sadness but with the joy and love she shared so freely. Let her legacy inspire us to live fully, love generously, and approach each day with the same courage and enthusiasm she showed.
Pictured during the morning tea in Narangba are Sales Support Manager Lindsey Watterson and Receptionist/Admin Assistant Angela Kempenaar.