December 30, 2024As 2024 draws to a close, Northern Health Foundation reflects on a year of remarkable achievements and dedication to enhancing healthcare in Melbourne’s north. As the philanthropic arm of Northern Health, the Foundation’s mission to support the hospital and its surrounding communities has translated into impactful initiatives, innovative programs, and a renewed commitment to community well-being.
This year, the Foundation’s fundraising initiatives reached new heights, with its gala event raising over $130,000 for Cancer Services at Northern Health, bringing the Foundation one step closer to achieving its vision of building a cancer wellness centre here in the north. This will allow cancer patients access to a wellbeing facility close to home and to their families.
Northern Health Foundation patrons, Bev Carman and Trudi Hay, hosted their annual events to continue supporting Cancer Services at Northern Hospital Epping, raising over $18,000 between the two of them; an exceptional effort. Thank you, Bev and Trudi, for your ongoing support.
The Foundation also launched its new bequest program, which is instrumental in raising funds for the health service, directly enhancing the hospital’s capacity to deliver exceptional care for generations to come. Regular donor campaigns have also fostered a culture of giving, encouraging sustained community support.
Looking back on the year, there have been some fantastic fundraising initiatives that have supported the ongoing needs of the health service, including the renovation and fit out of new staff areas, refurbishment of courtyards, purchasing of equipment, and countless donations of knitted goods from community members to the Women and Children’s Department.
This year, the Workplace Giving Program also supported the funding of projects around Northern Hospital Epping, such as beautiful artwork that is earmarked for Ward 5, home to our new Cancer Wellness Lounge. The program also supported the funding of three new Corplus Modular Patient Monitors for the Emergency Department, which will make a tremendous addition to the ED. Thank you to all Workplace Givers for your kind contributions throughout the year. It truly does make such a great difference.
In the new year, the Foundation will continue to focus on funding life-changing medical equipment and innovative programs to support the growing healthcare needs in the north.
As 2024 comes to a close, the Foundation remains steadfast in its mission to empower healthcare through philanthropy and innovation, paving the way for a healthier future and its vision of creating a healthier northern community.
Thank you to everyone for your ongoing support of the Foundation this year. We look forward with a renewed sense of enthusiasm to 2025 and what we will be able to achieve, together.
