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Foundation's Hospital Volunteers Receive Community Award

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:32:00 -0700

Our Foundation Hospital Volunteers, now numbering 402, have been recognised by the City as the winner of the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards - Health and Wellbeing Category.

This is fantastic recognition for all our volunteers who average 63,000 volunteer hours for our hospital each year.

Our volunteers include the Pink Ladies, Hospital guides, Library, Ward volunteers, Piano players and musicians, ED Volunteers, Hospital Shop, Knitters, Seweres and Quilters, Pet Therapists, Kilbirnie Hydrotherapy Pool, Volunteers in Children's Hospital, ICU, Events, Corporate Volunteers, Kenepuru Rehab Unit.

Thank you and big congratulations to all our wonderful volunteers, and volunteer managers, Trish Lee and Louise Foote.

Phil & Teds Buggy Donation

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:08:00 -0700

Our friends at Phil & Teds have kindly donated a further two buggies to Wellington Children's Hospital. This makes 6 buggies that Phil & Ted's have donated since 2007. Thank you, Phil & Teds, for your continued support.

Stained Glass Windows for new Hospital Chapel

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:06:00 -0700

Wellington Hospitals & Health Foundation have assisted the funding of restoration and re-installation of the original stained glass windows in the new Wellington Hospital Chapel. The windows have been a treasured feature of the hospital since their installation between 1965-85 in the original Nurses Memorial Chapel. Each window was generously donated by individuals and organisations, and it is great to see these wonderful windows continuing to provide a beautiful and symbolic backdrop for a special place of reflection, worship, and relaxation.

Tilt-Away Beds

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:49:00 -0700

Wellington Hospitals & Health Foundation were delighted to donate tilt-away beds to Wellington Children’s Hospital. These innovative beds fold out of the wall to allow parents to be by their little one at all times. Time in hospital can be a very distressing time for both children and their parents, and the Foundation is more than happy to be able to make this time as comfortable as possible.

NZ Art Show Charity Evening 2010

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:24:00 -0700

Wellington Hospitals & Health Foundation were fortunate to again be the chosen charity of New Zealand Art Show this year, and the event was another great success. Fine wine, entertainment and cocktail food was enjoyed amongst a variety of fantastic local art, all in support of Wellington Children’s Hospital.

All proceeds of the evening are to go towards a Hydraulic Intensive Care Cot for Wellington Children's Hospital. This state of the art cot will give our littlest patients the best chance at life. The Foundation were honoured to enjoy the evening in the presence of Her Excellency Lady Susan Satyanand and Deputy Mayor, Ian McKinnon. We are very grateful for their support, and the continued support of New Zealand Affordable Art Trust.

HOSPI visits Mozambique!

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:30:00 -0700

‘Hospi’, our hospital lion, is travelling the world and got back to his safari roots with a recent visit to Mozambique. We will keep you updated with more of Hospi’s worldwide adventures.

Big Latch On 2010

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:15:00 -0700

'The Big Latch On' reached new records in 2010. 'The Big Latch On' is a fantastic event where women all around New Zealand breastfeed simultaneously, in support of breastfeeding. The Wellington event, held at the Town Hall, had an incredible 108 mothers latched. Mayor Kerry Pendergast spoke of the benefits of breastfeeding, but the little ones seemed more interested in 'Hospi', our hospital lion mascot, who was there in full force.

All Blacks Visit Wellington Children's Hospital

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:04:00 -0700

All Blacks Joe Rokocoko, Victor Vito and Benson Stanley were playing games of a different kind when they visited Wellington Children's Hospital in July. Trading in their rugby balls for colouring pencils, these three All Blacks were a big hit with the kids. It's these smiles and treasured memories which make the experience of hospital a little easier for our sick kids.

PM John Key - Honorary Hospital Volunteer

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:17:00 -0700

The PM John Key was made an Honary Hospital Volunteer at the Foundation’s recent Charity Dinner. The PM was guest speaker and the evening was a fantastic event and raised funds for Wellington Children’s Hospital Redevelopment Appeal. Here the PM is showing off his new Hospital Volunteer tie which he was presented with by Foundation Chair Bill Day.

Memorial Garden Opened 22 July

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:29:00 -0700

Thanks to The Wellington Hospitals & Health Foundation and a generous donation from Mrs Tapaeru Skinnon a Memorial Garden was officially opened at Wellington Hospital. Mrs Skinnon made the donation in memory of her late husband Frank Skinnon.

Bill Day, Chairman of the Wellington Hospitals & Health Foundation thanked Mrs Skinnon for her generous donation. "Around the world hospitals provide facilities and areas for patients and families to help make their stay at hospital a little better and this garden is a beautiful asset for both staff and patients to enjoy."

Nikau Foundation Making a Difference

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:01:00 -0700

Wellington Hospitals & Health Foundation has gratefully received a $30,000 donation from the Nikau Foundation on behalf of one of Nikau's donors, the Richard and Doreen Evans charitable trust. This generous donation towards the Wellington Children's Hospital Redevelopment Appeal will allow us to make a difference to the lives of some of the 22,000 sick children who come through the doors of Wellington Children's Hospital each year.

The support of Nikau Foundation is greatly appreciated.

Mattresses for Neo-natal Unit

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:15:00 -0700

Wellington Hospitals & Health Foundation were delighted to donate six new mattresses for the parent rest rooms in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The matressses were made possible through the Fresh Future Appeal which is run by Woolworth’s and Countdown Supermarkets for Wellington Children’s Hospital each year.

Pictured is Dr. Vaughn Richardson with the new mattresses, and little Emily who was a born a precious 915grams.

HOSPI Adventures with Simon Woolf

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:33:00 -0700

HOSPI has been taken to new heights by acclaimed photographer Simon Woolf of Photography by Woolf. Follow Simon's blog here to see where HOSPI will pop up next!

HOSPI is the mascot for Wellington Childrens Hospital and Wellington Hospitals and Health Foundation. He is a very cute little Lion, who gives so many children so much enjoyment.

The Wellington Children’s Hospital is Photography by Woolf’s key charity for their 50th Anniversary year, and already they have contributed thousands of dollars of photography in support of this great cause. In addition, Photography by Woolf photographers are now taking Hospi on some of their travels, and adventures where Hospi will contribute to a scene, or assignment. The hope is that before too long there will be enough photos to produce a fundraising calandar or some posters

If you know of a neat place where Hospi can figure prominently please give Photography by Woolf a ring on 04 917 6861. Keep an eye on Simon's blog, and you will be surprised as to where Hospi’s adventures will lead to.

SPECIAL OFFER FROM PHOTOGRAPHY BY WOOLF FOR HOSPI FANS ONLY

Purchase a Hospi, from Wellington Hospital and Health Foundation, and Photography by Woolf will give you a voucher for a studio session inclusive of a 20cmx25cm enlargement for $135.00, plus you will also receive 20% off any other enlargements, and also custom framing. This value packed offer is available until the end of July, and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Keep an eye out for HOSPI's next adventure! The Photography by Woolf blog can be found here:www.woolf.co.nz/blogg

Physio Fun

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:31:00 -0700

The Foundation has donated Nintendo Wii games, boards and other items to Wellington Hospital's Physiotherapists to assist in patient care.

The new items will enhance patient sessions with Physiotherapists by making exercises extremely fun and interactive.

The staff was delighted with the small donation that can make a big difference to patient's lives.

Mother's Day in the NICU

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:26:00 -0700

Mothers in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Wellington Hospital were delighted to receive individual hand made quilts as personal gifts this Mother's Day.

The quilts, all hand made by Wellington Hospitals & Health Foundation Volunteers, were specially made as Mothers Day gifts. "I think it's lovely. It is a wonderful diversion from the stresses of every day life in the NICU" says Alix Chapman whose twins have been in the NICU since they were born at 31 weeks.

The Foundation Volunteers provide more than 6000 items a year for use in Wellington and Kenepuru Hospital. Items range from tiny bootees, hats, singlets and quilts for the Unit to bed socks and capes for some adult patients.

Some of the Neonatal items are also sold in Foundation's Gift Shop in Wellington Hospital to help fund the project. For any information on being a volunteer please visit our Volunteer page here, or donate to our Hospital Volunteers here.

Trish Lee, Volunteer Manager for the Foundation presents the quilts to NICU mother Alix Chapman and Associate Charge Nurse Manager Francesca Storey.

Sick Kids Reach for the Sky

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:22:00 -0700

The children, along with some guardians, Nurse Dhevindri and Maria Quigley from Wellington Hospitals & Health Foundation, met early in the morning at the Children's Hospital to be driven by Hospital Transport volunteers Brian and Ray, to the Air Force base at Wellington Airport.

There we met four Pilots from the Air Force who flew our group in 2 small King Air planes to Masterton Airfield.

Snap Roll Cafe had delicious treats set aside in the VIP section of the cafe and everyone was delighted to be given a private tour of vintage aircraft, some owned by Sir Peter Jackson, in the near by Vintage Aviator hanger.

Our thanks go to Lee Bennett, co-owner of Snap Roll Cafe, who organised the entire day and also Sara from the Vintage Aviator and our brilliant pilots from the Airforce, Michael, Rob, Aaron and Michal-Louise.