STAWELL Hospital Auxiliary has concluded a busy and successful year with a Christmas function.
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Fundraising activities held during the year included a wine and savoury evening in March, casserole luncheon in June, Fashion Parade in September and a garden party in October.
The final fundraising event was the Christmas dinner, held at Trackside Bar and Bistro.
All who attended enjoyed entertainment by Mason Chamberlain who sang Christmas carols and a visit by Santa (Gary Middleton) who brought along his sack full of gifts.
Hamper raffle winners on the night were Caroline McDonald, Edna Reading, Dulcie Molan and Jenny Turner.
The auxiliary thanks Fisher's IGA for their donation of chocolates for the hampers.
Approximately $1500 was raised from the Christmas function.
During the year the Auxiliary purchased three infusion pumps for the Oncology Unit at $3600 each and a refrigerator valued at $2500 for Macpherson Smith Residential Care.
At the December meeting members passed a motion to provide funds to purchase 10 state of the art thermometers valued $600 each, two head section models ($209) to be used for training staff in correct method of intubation, a buffet cabinet at a cost of $729 for the Transition Care Program and a chicken coop for the residents in Macpherson Smith Residential Care, costing $300.
The Auxiliary is proud to be able to provide these items and wish to thank everyone who has contributed in any way to their efforts throughout the year.