Record falls on hospital Giving Day

Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital Giving Day hit new heights with record-breaking donations to help patients and their families.

More than $225,000 was raised on Thursday - the largest sum in six years of the fundraiser, which has now generated more than $1.2 million for 80 hospital projects.

Money raised this year will support the refurbishment of single rooms and ensuites in Redcliffe Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit, raising comfort, dignity and connection.

“It shows what is possible when a community comes together with heart and purpose,” Sharyn Tidswell, Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital Manager, said.

“Every donation, large or small, contributes to projects that raise comfort and wellbeing for local patients and their families.”

There was a Raise it for Ray tribute, honouring the late Ray Kerr, former 99.7 Bridge FM station manager and hospital advocate, with his daughters Morelle and Tara on site.

The first Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital Philanthropic Leadership Award was presented posthumously to Ray, recognising his vision, leadership and commitment.

“He helped establish the Giving Day radiothon and brought live radio broadcasting to the hospital, creating a platform for storytelling, engagement and giving,” Ms Tidswell said.

99.7 Bridge FM announcer Big Jon said: “Broadcasting live from the hospital surrounded by his family and community …. felt like Ray was with us.”

Redcliffe Hospital entrance was abuzz with activities including the official launch MCed by Sharyn Ghidella, 10 News Queensland and RBWH Foundation Board Member.

Also a sold-out Rotary Club of Redcliffe Sunrise sausage sizzle, Redcliffe Hospital Allied Health bake sale, face painting by Showtime Stars, Clontarf Beach State High School earring stall, Redcliffe Hospital Auxiliary gift stall, REDDY Fun and Fitness and Tom’s Law.

Dolphins NRL and Sesame Lane mascots made appearances and Director of Research Dr Joel Dulhunty rode his iconic penny-farthing bicycle to the hospital.

Hospital executives and RBWH Foundation Board Members made appearances alongside federal, state and local government representatives.

Donations were doubled by Impact Partners - Lewis Land (The Komo and The Belvedere), GKS Law/Your Team Conveyancing, BallyCara, Crew Legal, My Care Enterprises, Holistic Horizons Support Services, Electronic and Mechanical Calibrations and individual donors.

Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital is an initiative of the RBWH Foundation in partnership with Redcliffe Hospital. All funds raised support Redcliffe Hospital.

To learn more, visit raiseitforredcliffe.com.au