High-speed Wi-Fi installation at the Princess Alexandra Hospital thanks to Dry July fundraising
Dry July funds have enabled the PA Research Foundation to install free high-speed Wi-Fi for cancer patients facing lengthy hospital stays.
Hospital stays during cancer treatment can be an isolating experience, particularly during a year like 2020. Being able to access free Wi-Fi from hospital beds will help reduce the emotional distance between patients and their vital support network, as well as providing a crucial distraction from the circumstances that brought them to the hospital ward.
OCA develop fantastic initiatives for women affected by ovarian cancer thanks to Dry July fundraising
Thanks to the incredible fundraising of Dry July participants, Ovarian Cancer Australia has raised an astounding $445,325!
Despite the immense challenges of 2020, it has been an incredible year for Dry July fundraising – the efforts of participants such as you will enable Ovarian Cancer Australia to directly support women with ovarian cancer and their families with these initiatives:
• The Younger Women’s Network: providing support and information sessions for younger women who can connect with others in a similar situation, reducing feelings of isolation when they need it most.
• Support for carers: a new project that will assist carers – particularly male carers – to provide the best support for their loved ones.
• Social worker: They...
The Mater Brisbane's guided exercise programs continues thanks to Dry July
Your incredible support is giving patients at Mater access to specially designed programs aimed at engaging and supporting them through guided exercise during and after their cancer diagnosis and treatment. Exercise can be effective in reducing physical deterioration, levels of fatigue, and can improve the quality of life of people with cancer.
These programs however go so much further than providing patients with exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle advice. They incorporate a holistic approach to address the issues and concerns faced by people having cancer treatment.
Liverpool Hospital's Cancer Services continue Integrated Oncology Support Programs thanks to Dry July
An astounding $30,488 has been raised for Cancer Services at The ACRF OASIS Centre.
Complementary integrative therapies play an integral part in the patient’s treatment plan. Integrated oncology programs provide supportive therapies for patients who are on treatment, or who have just completed treatment. Such programs as oncology massage, acupuncture, and yoga can help patients through their treatment regime by alleviating side effects and improving outcomes.
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.
Dry July funds help the Calvary Mater Newcastle to enhance patient wellbeing
Dry July fundraising has enabled Calvary Mater Newcastle to purchase the following items:
• Two ultrasound machines for cannulation purposes in the Day Treatment Centre
• One standing weigh scale with height measure for the Day Treatment Centre
• Occupational Therapy Oncology Loan Pool and Pressure Care Comfort Equipment
• Pressure relieving equipment for Ward 4B (Surgical)
• Four chemotherapy treatment chairs for the Day Treatment Centre
• Mercy Hospice Arts Health Kitchen Table Conversations Project - Promoting Connections, Story Telling and Conversations about Life and Living
This funding has allowed Calvary Mater to update and enhance a wide variety of equipment that will help make their patient’s more comfortable, whether as an...
Bendigo Health are using Dry July funds for their Cancer Wellness Program and Wellness Centre
Your fundraising for Dry July will enable Bendigo Health to continue a range of wellness activities offered to cancer patients, such as in-person and tailored online yoga and meditation sessions, oncology massage, dog therapy, and fresh produce boxes delivered to vulnerable patients during COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. Funds raised will also help establish a new stand-alone Wellness Centre within the Bendigo hospital precinct, set to open in coming months.
The Wellness Centre and the activities offered will enable patients to feel supported with not only their physical health, but also their social and emotional health, leading to better health outcomes for the patient.
Dry July fundraising helps Redkite provide essential support for young people living with cancer.
The funds raised by participants of Dry July 2020 will help Redkite to provide essential support to young people with cancer and their families from the moment of diagnosis.
You have ensured that Redkite’s caring and professional support team are able to provide counselling, social work support and information when a young person with cancer needs it. Because of you, young people with cancer and their families are supported and they will know that big things are still possible.
Dry July 2020 funds will help PCFA develop a Prostate Cancer Specialist Telenursing Service!
Your heartfelt determination during Dry July has helped raise a remarkable $416,000 for Australia’s first dedicated Prostate Cancer Specialist Telenursing Service.
With thanks to you, the service will give thousands of Australian men access to expert nursing care, just by calling Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA).
PCFA will also be there for their wives and partners, their sons and daughters – providing the latest information, comfort, and care. Your compassion and kindness speaks to your concern for our community.