Children in Redcliffe Hospital Paediatric Unit received a surprise visit from a very special Santa last week as he handed out some of the hundreds of gifts donated to the Hospital this year by Lewis Land Group.
Santa, Redcliffe’s own local radio celebrity Big Jon from 99.7 Bridge FM, delivered gifts for all the children on the ward as well as left boxes of toys to be distributed to other children and babies in the Paediatric Emergency Department, Maternity Unit, Special Care Nursery, Child Protection Unit and Social Work over the Christmas period.
Nurse Unit Manager Emma O’Hara was overwhelmed by the continued generosity of Lewis Land Group, owners of The Belvedere and The Komo.
“We are so appreciative of this donation, it is great to see smiles on the children’s faces especially those in Hospital at this time of year,” Emma said.
Lewis Land Group has donated over $30,000 in toys to Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital over the past four years and more than $180,000 in total through their additional support as the major Impact Partner for Redcliffe Hospital Giving Day.
“Our annual Christmas toy donation is a heartfelt tradition,” said Chris Allison, Queensland Regional Manager, Leisure at the Lewis Land Group.
“Being able to provide gifts to babies and children in care is one of the most rewarding things we could do and we’re in a fortunate position to be able to do this for our communities.”
Nurse Unit Manager Emma O’Hara was overwhelmed by the continued generosity of Lewis Land Group, owners of The Belvedere and The Komo.
“We are so appreciative of this donation, it is great to see smiles on the children’s faces especially those in Hospital at this time of year,” Emma said.
Lewis Land Group has donated over $30,000 in toys to Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital over the past four years and more than $180,000 in total through their additional support as the major Impact Partner for Redcliffe Hospital Giving Day.
“Our annual Christmas toy donation is a heartfelt tradition,” said Chris Allison, Queensland Regional Manager, Leisure at the Lewis Land Group.
“Being able to provide gifts to babies and children in care is one of the most rewarding things we could do and we’re in a fortunate position to be able to do this for our communities.”
Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital is a partnership between the RBWH Foundation and Redcliffe Hospital. All funds raised support innovative patient care projects, life-changing health research and other hospital initiatives that fall outside the scope of government funding.
RBWH Foundation CEO Simone Garske applauded the continuous philanthropic leadership of Lewis Land Group.
“Christmas is a special time for giving and we thank Lewis Land Group for their generosity not only now but all year round,” said Ms Garske.
“These toys will spread joy and make a huge difference to the children who find themselves in Hospital at Christmas time.”
"They will brighten the day of our youngest patients and their loved ones at the time of year that is all about generosity of spirit and celebrating connection.”
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