Last week the Buderim Private Hospital Auxiliary ladies (& one token gent) took advantage of our Bunnings BBQ Community Assist program. We had a great day working with them & getting to know some of their members.
We welcomed 3 of those members to our meeting on Friday to tell us more about their organization & the great work they do for our local community.
Since 1983 the auxiliary has been working to enhance the care & comfort of patients & staff at BPH. Through their fund-raising efforts they are able to purchase items such as blanket warmers, pedestal fans, twin feeding couch for SCN & a recliner chair for palliative care. They are able to provide bursaries for supplementary education for staff to enhance specialist areas of care.
The other side is their actual presence in the hospital where twice a week they look after patients’ flowers & offer a friendly face & a quick chat. Their sewing group makes Buddy Bears with smiley faces and bright bow ties to help many a child get through an unfamiliar, and maybe scary time. This year they made their 1000th bear!
The Auxiliary also make and compile emergency packs of basic essentials for those patients “caught short” when they arrive in a hurry, as well as making items for maternity when required – peanut pillows, flannel hearts etc.
Buderim Rotary was proud to present this very valuable, local Buderim organization proceeds from our combined effort at Monday’s Bunnings BBQ.
Local groups who are unable to take advantage of the very generous Bunnings BBQ community support facility can go to our website & complete the application form for support from our Club.