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Canberra Hospitals Foundation is proud to support the Canberra Region Cancer Centre, which is a world class healthcare facility that brings together cancer treatment, research, teaching programs and related services in one purpose-built facility.
The care and support of our patients is central to everything we do. Services operating within the Centre take a multi-disciplinary team approach to health treatment and support.
Our cancer services are made up of several highly skilled teams, including Medical and Radiation Oncology, Haematology, Immunology, Surgery, Bone Marrow Transplant, Psychosocial and Palliative Care to provide comprehensive services to patients with cancer and related illnesses, and their carers.
The diagnosis of cancer alters patients’ lives as they know it. Everything is put on hold. The suffering is widespread, with so many loved ones also affected.
Through Dry July and the Canberra Hospitals Foundation, your donation will help us to provide extra support and comfort that will complement and enhance the treatment and healing of patients, families and carers affected by cancer in Canberra and the surrounding region.
Since 2009, the amazing support of our Dry July community has enabled initiatives and items including the Therapeutic Harp Program, Sleep Pods, the Hospitality Trolley, uplifting art murals, floral arrangements, massage chairs and blanket warmers, just to name a few.
These initiatives support patients’ wellbeing by offering relaxation, comfort, distraction and ultimately, help to make very difficult experiences a little bit easier.
By going dry for the month of July, you are making a meaningful difference to the lives of so many people affected by cancer, we are so grateful for your support!
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Your support has brought floral arrangements to the reception desks and waiting areas throughout the Canberra Region Cancer Centre |
Thank you for bringing pops of colour and moments of brightness to patients.
The beautiful arrangements may seem like a small touch, but sometimes it really is the little things that make a big difference.
One patient remarked that the flowers were so lovely and helped to put a smile on her face, even if just for a few moments. Knowing they were made possible because of you, our Dry July supporters, made the flowers feel even more special to the patient.
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Your fundraising has helped fund Canberra Hospital's Therapeutic Harp Program |
Isn't it great that being a part of the Dry July community means you're contributing to projects like Canberra Hospital's Therapeutic Harp Program at Canberra Region Cancer Centre.
Offering comfort and peace to patients and their families throughout their cancer journey, we're so grateful to help make a difficult time, a little easier.
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New sleep pods added in the Canberra Region Cancer Centre! |
Through the wonderful support of the Dry July community in 2019, new sleep pods were added to the waiting areas in the Canberra Region Cancer Centre.
These sleep pods provide privacy and comfort for patients waiting between appointments and procedures. Fundraising for Canberra Hospital Foundation supports cancer patient in our region, many who travel long distances to receive treatment.
Your help allows the Foundation to fund the tea trolley for refreshments, floral displays throughout the Centre and our Therapeutic Harpist to provide a comforting and caring environment.
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Canberra Hospital receives an additional grant from Dry July Foundation |
We're pleased to announce that Canberra Hospital has received an additional grant from the Dry July Foundation October grant round.
This grant will enable continuation of the beloved therapeutic harp program.
Harp therapy has been shown to help cancer patients cope with the side effects of their treatment, and can provide a sense of calm to patients who may feel distressed and anxious in a busy hospital environment.
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Dry July Foundation funds Sleep Pods at Canberra Hospital |
Thanks to funds raised through Dry July 2019, Canberra Hospital has been able to purchase specialist chairs ("pods") that convert into beds with movable and breathable shade/cover that prevents noise and light penetration.
Sleep Pods use psychoacoustic techniques to promote relaxation and sleep.
These are for use by rural and regional patients that travel and need rest during treatment.
