St John of God Berwick Hospital palliative care patients now have access to warm blankets instantly, thanks to funding from local Lions clubs towards a new blanket warming cabinet.
Clubs from across the region, including Casey Hills Lionesses, Hampton Park and Pakenham, supported the cause with a $4000 donation raised via their regular fundraising activities, including sausage sizzles and cake sales over the past 12 months.
Zone 12 chairman Mike Ferey said the Lions members loved seeing the new cabinet installed at the hospital.
“Patients are already appreciative in the medical and palliative care units,“ he said.
St John of God Berwick Hospital director of nursing Allison Merrigan said
“Donations to the hospital are always greatly valued both in the impact they have on our patients and the care we provide,“ she said.
“It’s like getting a warm hug from someone.“
