United Arab Emirates new Ambassador to New Zealand His Excellency Mr. Saleh Alsuwaidi today presented Bill Day, Chair Wellington Hospitals Foundation with a cheque for US$20,000 to assist sick New Zealand and Pacific Island children. Mr Saleh Alsuwaidi said the United Arab Emirates is pleased to join with Wellington Children’s Hospital to make a difference… Read more »
Congratulations Mark!
Mark Dunajtschik, who is to build and donate our New Childrens Hospital, was named as Wellingtonian of the Year at last nights “Welly” Awards for his philanthropic work over past years. “We are so pleased that Mark has been recognised in this way and offer our congratulations” said Bill Day, Chair of Wellington Hospitals Foundation…. Read more »
Foundation orders another Super Transport Incubator for Prem Babies
Wellington Hospitals Foundation is delighted to have today arranged for the purchase of a third Voyager/transport system for Wellington Hospitals Neonatal unit. Chair Bill Day said that “our appeal to fund one incubator was so successful that the Foundation has been able to purchase a second incubator costing $180,000. The order has been placed today… Read more »
The Wellington Lions Charity Rugby Shirts are here!
We are excited to unveil the 2017 Wellington Lions Charity Rugby shirt! This specially designed Hospi jersey was worn by the team at their match against Otago on the 1st of October at Westpac Stadium (the Lions won!). We now have replica t-shirts and jerseys available to purchase in the gift shop at the hospital, and… Read more »
Lions to flip ‘Bravery Coin’ for Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital
Superhero styled playing jerseys, a one-of-a-kind silver bravery medal, and a big dose of courage will be the driving forces behind the Wellington Lions annual Wellington Children’s Hospital Charity Game against Otago on Sunday. Each one of the Lions 23 unique playing jersey’s will be auctioned on TradeMe after the squad’s top of the table… Read more »
You are never too old to volunteer – 94
Wellington Hospitals Foundation is delighted that Mrs Ruth Gotlieb has joined the Foundation’s 450 hospital volunteer team as a Meet and Greet volunteer, welcoming visitors, patients and family members to Wellington Hospital. Ruth Gotlieb is a prominent Wellingtonian having served the City of Wellington outstandingly over many decades, as a City Councillor, Regional Councillor, Harbour… Read more »
New Transport System for Wellington’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Wellington Hospitals Foundation recently presented Wellington Children’s Hospital Neonatal Unit with its second state-of-the-art Transport System. Costing $212,000 the system which is more than just an incubator and can be best described as a “Mobile Neonatal Intensive Care Unit” has been funded by Foundation Charity Partner The Infinity Foundation. Wellington’s Neonatal Transport Team provide transfer… Read more »
New Teen Lounge for Wellington Children’s Hospital
Today saw the official opening of the Teen Lounge in Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital. This specially designed room was funded by The Warehouse, Wellington region stores and will be used by patients aged 12 to 16 years. The room will have several functions, including providing a relaxing space for adolescents to mix with people of… Read more »
Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal 2017
On the 8th August we celebrated the launch of this year’s Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal with Countdown staff from all over our region. Countdown is one of our major charity partners and has raised over $1.2 Million for Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital over the past 10 years. Thank you Countdown for your continued support of… Read more »
Magnificent Donation – New Children’s Hospital for Wellington
The reaction from all over New Zealand to the Prime Ministers announcement on 10th July 2017 that Mr Mark Dunajtschik is to build and donate a brand new Children’s Hospital for the sick children of the Greater Wellington region has been overwhelmingly positive. Media Release: Issued 10 July 2017 Wellington Regional Hospital will get a… Read more »