Thank you for taking part in Dry July 2019 and supporting St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne.
Funds raised through Dry July will enable items from a long list to be purchased for St Vincent’s Hospital patients in the hope of making their time spent at the hospital more comfortable.
• Christmas decorations for Cancer Centre, 6th Floor Oncology - hire and installation of professional Christmas Decorations
• Daily Newspapers for waiting areas
• Fresh Flowers weekly in waiting areas
• Android & Apple device chargers - purchase of chargers as patients often forget to bring their own
• Special treat for the patients: Tim Tams, Carman's Muesli Bars, No Sugar Soft Drink, Luxury Tea Bags
• Exercise Equipment - purchase of hand weights, exercise mats and stretch bands
• Basic over-ear headphones - for patients in multi-bed rooms
• Reusable waterproof covers for PICCs - More comfortable than waterproof taping
• Eyemasks and earplugs to block out surrounding ward noise and light, and enable rest during treatment
• Aromatherapy Oils and Diffusers to provide a more calming and relaxing atmosphere
• New artwork for Ward 6 West
• Kids toys for 6 west 'common room' to entertain children and enable adults to catch up
• Art Supplies for the patient art room for Art Therapy
• New faux plants for sunroom & common rooms on the 6th floor
• Document Holders at each patient’s bedside in the cancer centre, to reduce loose paper and give patients somewhere to store relevant pamphlets and information