Kat Salkovic

This July, I’m taking on Dry July to raise funds for our ward and support the incredible patients and families we care for every day on 7B.

Working on a leukaemia ward means meeting people whose lives have been turned upside down by a difficult diagnosis. Despite everything they face — long admissions, challenging treatments, uncertainty, and setbacks along the way — our patients continue to show unbelievable strength, resilience, hope, and positivity. Their courage is something that inspires me daily, and supporting them through their journey is the very least I can do.

Dry July is also a personal challenge for me — an opportunity to improve my own health and wellbeing while raising money for a cause that means so much to me. Every donation, big or small, helps provide comfort, support services, and resources that can make a real difference to patients during one of the toughest times in their lives.

Most importantly, this challenge brings together the 7B ward, our friends, families, and wider community for a common cause: supporting people affected by blood cancer. I’m so grateful for any support along the way and proud to be part of a team making a positive impact together.