The team at the Foundation hope you and yours had a fabulous break over the Christmas period. It’s going to be an incredibly exciting and busy new year as your new children’s hospital takes shape, and we’re thrilled to get a sneak peek at the stunning new glazed panels being installed on the exterior –… Read more »
To everyone who has supported the Foundation and our hospitals over the past year – whether you’ve volunteered, made a donation, joined us as a charity partner, hosted a fundraiser, supported one of our events, handmade beautiful items to gift or sell, volunteered as a board member, shared your musical talents or supported our hospitals… Read more »
Sick kids, families and staff at Wellington Children’s Hospital were greeted with lights and sirens this morning as nearly 40 recruits from the NZPolice arrived to spread Christmas cheer. The visit included driver trainers, AOS officers, police dogs and their canine companions, and a number of children from Newtown School who greeted officers and recruits… Read more »
Thanks to Countdown Supermarkets for their outstanding efforts yet again with the annual Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal, now in its 13th year. This year’s appeal raised $80,000 towards the cost of electronic beds for the New Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital. Huge thanks to Countdown managers, staff and customers – what an amazing result!
Thanks to a nomination from Graeme and Nicola Swan, we were very fortunate to receive a grant from the Hugo Charitable Trust, in memory of their precious son James, which enabled us to purchase a specialised Tomato Chair and various accessories. This chair will be essential for the care of children aged 2-6 years who… Read more »
Our Emergency Department volunteer team attended the CCDHB Celebrating Our Success Awards last night and were thrilled to win their category of Volunteer of the Year! Our wonderful ED volunteers provide support to clinical staff, extend the care of patients through contact with them and their whanau in a warm and empathetic way, and contribute… Read more »
Hospi and the team had a fantastic time at the Very Welly Christmas Hospi Clinic this weekend. One lovely lady told us – ” I had 3 little kids with me (7,6 and 4) who went through the Hospi Clinic yesterday. Their dad has recently been discharged from hospital from a lengthy stay after cancer surgery…. Read more »
Earlier this year we were thrilled to be involved with Wellington Rotary’s Singers to Listen For benefit concert, in support of the new Children’s Hospital. Today, thanks to our fantastic Simulation Suite team, the recipients of the Surgeon for a Morning prize were treated to a fascinating and unique hands-on theatre experience. Using the suite’s… Read more »
We were thrilled to have been a part of the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts Charity Auction, in support of the new Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital. Not only was it a superb evening with stunning art on display, but with more than $12,000 raised it will go a long way towards ensuring a brighter, healthier future… Read more »
Thinking about Christmas presents? Our charity partner Noel Leeming has you sorted with this amazing deal! Friends of the Wellington Hospitals Foundation – that’s you! – can enjoy discounted prices at all Noel Leeming stores in the Wellington region between 30 October – 12 November. Enjoy great savings on a variety of items at cost… Read more »
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