Dry July funds have been used to install beach scenes across the walls in the radiation therapy bunkers for the Coogee and Maroubra rooms at Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney. Such artwork has been shown to reduce patient stress while undergoing this complex and intimidating treatment.
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Please help the Prince of Wales Hospital Foundation raise vital funds to ensure that cancer patients across the Prince of Wales Hospital cancer services can continue to access the highest standard of care possible.
The Prince of Wales Hospital’s Nelune Comprehensive Cancer Centre (NCCC) provides an integrated, coordinated, patient-centred approach to the treatment and post-care of cancer patients.
The NCCC’s state of the art radiation therapy service provides specialised care for patients from all over NSW and interstate. The NCCC houses the biggest hereditary cancer unit in NSW and operates a youth cancer service. The Cancer Survivorship Centre – adjacent to the NCCC - optimises the health and wellbeing of people living with and beyond cancer.
The Centre provides survivors and their families with resources to better manage their treatment beyond acute diagnosis and care. Many issues faced by cancer survivors go beyond physical health and include mental and emotional health, financial matters, as well as social and spiritual matters. Well-equipped and flexible spaces for support group activities are an important component of the Survivorship Centre.
Dry July funds are helping the Prince of Wales Hospital Foundation to fund projects aimed at making our cancer patients more comfortable since 2008 and we are so grateful for this support.
Donations raised through Dry July have funded:
• the refurbishment of the Survivorship Centre Garden
• 4 recliner chairs
• a painted mural to improve the surrounds to make the environment more aesthetic, safe, warm and comforting for the oncology patients accessing Nuclear Medicine at Prince of Wales Hospital
• a service for young adults who are experiencing fertility struggles after their cancer treatment and beyond.
Please help us exceed this with YOUR support in 2024 so we can continue to provide the best care and after care to our patients.
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Artwork for Radiation Therapy at Prince of Wales Hospital |
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Making Patients More Comfortable |
The Prince of Wales Hospital has been a Dry July beneficiary since 2008 and has used funds for a multitude of projects aimed at making patients more comfortable.
These include new furnishings, treatment chairs, ice machines, a patient buzzer system, artwork in the wards, vehicles, and the Dreams2Live4 program.
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Examination Couches |
The Prince of Wales Hospital recently used funds to purchase 13 new examination couches. These couches include an extra comfort mattress, are head and leg adjustable, and can be lowered to floor for easy access for patients.
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Amaroo Oncology Ward Garden |
The Prince of Wales Hospital opened a new balcony for cancer patients today, the Amaroo Garden (Amaroo means ‘beautiful place’ in a local Aboriginal dialect). Randwick Mayor, Councillor Tony Bowen, accompanied by Dry July Co-Founder Brett Macdonald, Patron Adam Spencer and Ambassador Roy Billing cut the ribbon, welcoming patients to the brand new outdoor space at the Parkes 4 East cancer ward, finished with plants and seating.
Amaroo Garden will provide a space for patients and their families to retreat from the busy hospital environment and perhaps find a little time to relax in the shade.
The balcony was completely funded by Dry July and all the participants who went 'dry’ during the month of July in 2011; previously, patients did not have access to this outdoor space. The balcony directly connects to the inpatient cancer ward, offering easy access for patients.
Brett also officially handed over the 2012 Dry July cheque, for an impressive $353,510. Georgina Green was personally thanked for her amazing efforts this year, raising over $20,000 for the Prince of Wales Hospital. Georgina was also equal highest fundraiser in Australia.
