Christmas is around the corner and this year the team at Willows Mitre 10 are supporting our sick kids. From now until 16 December the team will be asking locals to donate a present to their inagural Xmas Tree Appeal. All presents will be delivered to the Townsville Hospital Children's ward in time to spread some Xmas Cheer. Cash donations will also be accepted. To join in the spirit of giving, simply call by the Mitre 10 Willows Store* and see the friendly team. (*Willows store only)
Townsville Meat Workers make a weekly donation from their pays to the Townsville Hospital Foundation. They actively provide support to the Emergency Department and the Air Retrieval Team. Read about the latest gift donated to the Hospital by the Meatworkers.
XStrata Copper have generously granted the Townsville Hospital Foundation a three year Community Partnership Program. XStrata Copper are passionate in their support of the Emergency Department and the Air Retrieval Team.
The program 'Cowboys Caring for Kids' is an initiative between the Toyota Cowboys and the Townsville Hospital Foundation.
Cowboys players visit the Children's Ward every six weeks to visit the sick kids and give them gifts to cheer them up.
This is of great benefit to our young patients who are enduring lengthy rehabilitation programs. For all their hard work, the reward of meeting and chatting with the players is a great boost to the kids.
The 3 cs For Kids Community Programme leads some very big men to visit some very small children on a regular basis. Players of the famed Townsville Based NBL team visit the Children's ward to shoot the breeze and some hoops with the sick kids.
A dull and unpleasant day spent in hospital can be turned around thanks to these visits.
These three organisations kindly provided funding for the Townsville Hospital Foundation to purchase a Courtesy Buggy. This buggy is seen regularly picking up patients and visitors in the carparks, who require transport to the front door of the hospital. The buggy is also able to provide transport to and from Red Cross House, Ronald McDonald House, Leukemia House and other departments on campus.
Cystic Fibrosis provided funding to the Townsville Hospital Foundation for the purchase of a second Courtesy Buggy. The two buggies provide a wonderful service for the hospital, busily transporting patients and visitors to and from their appointments.
Flight Centre Fairfield Waters became a partner of the Townsville Hospital Foundation this year as they generously agreed to donate 1% of all travel bookings made through the store & quoting the programme (code "THFDREAM") to the Hospital's Rehabilitation Ward. Check here for latest offers relating to THFDREAM
Townsville's newest sporting heroes have recently become heroes of our hospital. Team members from the North Queensland Fury Soccer Team visit our sick kids and rehabilitation patients on a monthly basis sharing some special moments together. Read more
Over a 3 year period, The Foundation has gratefully received the continued support of Jupiter's Casino as a major benefactor of various projects within the Townsville Hospital. Past donations have included proceeds from a number of high profile events including, the Jupiters 2006 & 2008 Charity Garage Sales, and Jupiters Cowboys vs Cowboys Charity Poker Challenge.
In 2007 Jupiters kindly named the Townsville Hospital Foundation as a major beneficiary of funds raised from their annual Charity Ball and as well as giving an in-kind donation of Children's toys at Christmas.
The team at 4TOFM work extremely hard each year to promote the Give Me 5 for Kids Campaign, held in June. Year on Year the team work fundraising magic allowing for the purchase of vital equipment and improved facilities. The Townsville Hospital Foundation appreciates their continued support of the Children’s Ward and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Our most recent supporter has joined us in helping to provide vital funds for the Townsville Hospital Neonatal Unit. The online babywear and gift store will donate 1% of all online sales for the benefit of our tiniest patients, supporting them in their first few hours. Read about our youngest fundraiser
We are extremely lucky to have the continued support of Carmichael Ford. In 2004, Carmichael Ford donated a Ford Transit Van, to be used for the transport of patients to and from hospital. This has been a great success, helping timely discharge of patients whose length of stay would otherwise be longer due to a lack of access to transport. This van has stretcher facilities to increase the service’s usefulness.
Each year the Make A Sick Kid Smile Foundation is responsible for sending our Children’s Ward boxes of gifts at Christmas time. Thanks to MASKS and all the staff of Stefans Salons for their continued support and generosity.
Each year the Queensland Country Credit Union Community Grants Scheme offers organisations around the region the chance to receive funding for various projects that will benefit the community.
The Queensland Country Credit Union provided grant funding to assist in the purchase of a Lifepak Defibrillator for the Emergency Air Retrieval Hellicopter, as well as a Mobile Cardiac Monitor for the Children’s Ward.
