OURCOMMUNITY Cancer staff at Mildura strip off for a good cause Mildura Base Hospital Oncology Unit staff have come up with an innovative way to raise funds for cancer, stripping off for a 2015 calendar. The staff, who see the effects of cancer on a daily basis, believe that the calendar will be a big hit and should raise significant funds. Proceeds from the semi-nude calendar will be donated to Sunraysia Cancer Resources and the Cancer Council’s Relay for Life. CPR in the Sun John Flynn Private Emergency Department doctors and nurses launched the CPR IN THE SUN campaign in November, promoting basic life support education and awareness to the local community. The Gold Coast’s North Kirra Beach Bash event provided the perfect for the CPR education program. Dr Ben Walters, Emergency Director at John Flynn Private Hospital, led a team of ALS qualified nurses and senior emergency doctors educating locals on the importance of updating their basic CPR skills. “We were very happy with the support and interest from the local community and had a great time helping people from all ages understand the importance of maintaining their basic CPR skills”, Dr Walters said. “We are planning more CPR in the Sun activities at local nipper’s carnivals and surf clubs at Burleigh, Kingscliff and Byron Bay beaches over the summer period, so keep an eye out for the John Flynn team in the red t-shirts.” 16 The Ramsay Way - 2014 | 04 Christmas comes early to the children’s ward at Peel Health Campus The paediatric ward at Peel Health Campus recently received a donation of new toys and computer consoles from a group of local college students. The Mandurah Baptist College students hope their act of kindness will inspire others to perform good deeds. One of the students Jacinta Dansey was inspired by the film Pay it Forward, in which a young boy launches a good-will movement where people do favours for each other to change the world for the better. After a visit to the hospital the group of students decided to raise funds for the hospital’s paediatric wing. Jacinta, Clare Nyberg, Bryanna Minchin and Nico Lubbe managed to raise $2000 through fundraising events such as a sausage sizzle and a free dress day. The students purchased portable DVD players, DVDs, Nintendo Wii accessories and Nintendo DS consoles games for the older children spending time on the hospital ward. “We wanted to buy things to help kids between the ages of about 12 and 16 to take their minds off their illnesses,” said Jacinta. “We’re hoping people in the community will see this and pay it forward. We wanted to show how easy it can be to have a positive impression on someone’s life.” Peel Health Campus CEO Margaret Sturdy said the students had taken her breath away. “The level of maturity and generosity of spirit these students have shown will make a huge difference to the ward. This is an amazing initiative, with great vision behind it.” “The future of our community is in safe hands,” said Margaret. Westmead raises funds for brain tumours Westmead Private Hospital held a BBQ in support of International Brian Tumour Awareness Week recently, raising $2000 for NOgIN (The Neuro-Oncology Information Network). NOgIN is a charitable, non-profit organisation whose mission is dedicated to reducing the physical and emotional impact associated with the diagnosis and ongoing treatment of patients with a brain tumour. Neuroscience nursing staff from both Westmead Public & Westmead Private Hospital joined together to help raise awareness about brain tumours. Photo courtesy Mandurah Coastal Times
The Ramsay Way - Summer 2014
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