To help keep kids warm and well this winter, Wellington Hospitals Foundation has launched its annual Jammies in June Appeal. Please DONATE ONLINE @whf.org.nz and for $20 we can buy a pair of cosy new PJs on your behalf. Respiratory conditions are a leading cause of acute admissions to hospital for children and Wellington’s Te… Read more »
All NICU and new mums in the maternity wards at Wellington Regional Hospital, Kenepuru Hospital and Paraparaumu Maternity Unit will receive a special quilt this Mother’s Day. These gifts are made possible thanks to a wonderful team of volunteer quilters, coordinated by Wellington Hospitals Foundation. Sally Barton, Volunteer Manager said, “These beautiful handmade items are… Read more »
Late last year our charity partner World Marudào Karate Organisation ran another hugely successful annual Quiz Night which raised funds to enable the purchase of a Hi-Tech Premature Baby Manikin for our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), known as ‘Premature Anne’. The first 10 minutes after birth are critical for all babies, especially those born… Read more »
We were very pleased to be able to support Kenepuru Hospital’s Primary Birthing Unit by buying four comfy recliner chairs for use by whānau or friends supporting new mums and bubs. The new recliners allow loved ones to stay on site to care for mum and the new pēpē in those first exciting but exhausting… Read more »
A big thank you to Anzonette and Brian from Buddle Findlay who delivered a range of toys, crafts, games and chocolate goodies to Te Wao Nui this morning. Every year Buddle Findlay kindly gifts Easter goodies and treats to critically and chronically sick children who have to spend time in hospital over Easter. Pictured from… Read more »
Our heartfelt congratulations to benefactor Sir Mark Dunajtschik who was recognised with a Knighthood in the King’s New Year’s Honours list. Mark also recently added the Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau to his growing list of accolades. Mark and Dorothy were also awarded the Jemima Gazley Spirit… Read more »
On behalf of Wellington Hospitals Foundation trustees and staff, our warmest congratulations to Chair Bill Day, who has won the Dominion Post Wellingtonian of the Year, in the category of Community Service! Bill is passionate about Wellington. He has worked with our community to raise more than $160 million in essential projects for our hospitals,… Read more »
With the temperatures starting to drop and the days becoming shorter we’re in need of lots of lovely knitting for our littlest patients. We would love to refill our stocks of new-born sized singlets, cardigans, beanies and booties. Everything needs to be 100% wool and 100% new yarn so that wee ones can better regulate… Read more »
Wellington Hospital’s Gastroenterology waiting room was a small and unattractive space with little natural light. Thanks to our kind donors, we’ve been able to bring a little more interest to this area with stunning decals from NZ’s aerosol and stencil artist, FLOX, with her trademark native birds, ferns and flowers that celebrate Aotearoa’s environmental taonga…. Read more »
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