Gabrail Sarkes quietly gave back to his community with generosity and warmth. A regular visitor to our office since 2018, Gabrail always chose to donate in person – and it was a true privilege to see him. He would stop for a chat, connect with the team and bring a sense of kindness that stayed… Read more »
Say hello to gorgeous baby Taaviri – this sweet snap melted hearts around the office today! His proud parents, Eleanor and Haddon, wanted to thank the “knitting fairy godmothers and godfathers of Wellington” for the beautiful hand knitted clothes and blanket they received after he was born. “I was given a little bundle of the… Read more »
As we celebrate Matariki – a time of new beginnings – we were honoured to meet gorgeous newborn baby-Moodie, at Wellington Regional Hospital. To mark the season, Wellington Hospitals Foundation has again proudly sponsored soft merino wraps for precious pēpē born last week across our region’s four Maternity Units – Wellington, Kenepuru, Paraparaumu and Hutt… Read more »
Thanks to the generosity of our community, Wellington Regional Hospital’s ICU now have special comfort packs on hand for children visiting a loved one in intensive care. These thoughtfully assembled bags include small items to help tamariki experiencing distress – especially during the loss of a parent, sibling or caregiver – to feel seen, supported… Read more »
In honour of National Volunteer Week, we’re proud to recognise the extraordinary contributions of our volunteers – people like Mary Lane, whose hands and heart have been dedicated to helping newborn and premature babies at Wellington Regional Hospital for an incredible 17 years. Mary began knitting for the NICU after retiring, inspired by the unexpected… Read more »
This National Volunteer Week, we’re celebrating the heart of our hospitals – our volunteers. Among them is Lorraine Douthett, a warm and thoughtful presence in our Intensive Care Unit (ICU), whose quiet support helps families navigate the challenges of having a loved one in critical care. Lorraine retired three years ago after a long career… Read more »
Meet Jonathan Tham, a dedicated Emergency Department (ED) volunteer and university student studying Accounting and Statistics. Jonathan joined the volunteer service over a year ago and has found a meaningful way to contribute in the fast-paced, unpredictable and emotionally charged ED environment. “Emergency Departments can be daunting,” Jonathan says. “For patients and their families, it’s… Read more »
For National Volunteer Week, we’re celebrating the incredible individuals who bring warmth, compassion and practical support to our hospitals – like Kate Francis. Kate has generously shared her time across several volunteer roles, from guiding patients through the hospital to helping out at the Mental Health, Addiction & Intellectual Disability Services (MHAIDS) Op Shop. Her… Read more »
As we mark National Volunteer Week, we’re proud to spotlight the remarkable contributions of our hospital volunteers – everyday people doing extraordinary things. One of them is Maureen Coomer, who has been a valued part of the Hutt Hospital volunteer team for the past two years. Maureen brings warmth, compassion and a wonderfully calm presence… Read more »
Born and bred in Wellington, Jo Klitscher has always been a people person. “I seem to attract conversations in lifts, supermarkets or even on the bus,” she laughs. But it’s her warmth, compassion and calm presence that make her a perfect fit for her volunteer role in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Wellington… Read more »
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