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Support for
Intensive Care Unit gets a kick along at Friday’s JETS game
This Friday night’s JETS game is sure to be
a big success - for more than just the obvious reason.
In addition to the very talented and energetic
11 local heroes who will take to the field against Perth Glory
on Friday night, some not so well known locals will be out in
force asking for donations to support another worthwhile cause.
Newcastle’s Westpac Banking staff are fielding
25 of their own local heroes to support the valuable work of the
Intensive Care Unit on the John Hunter Campus.
Mr Paul Cragg, Westpac Regional Manager Business
Banking, Newcastle & Central Coast said he and his Branch
staff were inspired to help make a difference to the work of this
critical healthcare service, when witnessed through the eyes of
one of their own.
When Charlie Turner was just three months old,
he took up residence in the Intensive Care Unit at the John Hunter.
There he remained for 247 days, under the watchful eye of a dedicated
team of healthcare professionals, before spending a further 37
days in the John Hunter Children’s Hospital.
It was the tireless determination and respect
for their precious little son displayed by these healthcare teams
that encouraged Charlie’s father Chris and his mum Felicity to
‘give something back’.
“All I did was share our story with my colleagues
at Westpac and when they met Charlie and members of the ICU team,
the inspiration to do something worthwhile was contagious,” Mr
Turner said.
Westpac Bank Volunteers will be collecting community
donations at each of the main entries prior to the Game starting
on Friday night.
Soccer fans attending the JETS Game on Friday
18 January are invited to help if they can.
Westpac are also inviting their customers to
make donations when they visit a Branch or buy tickets in individual
Branch raffles.
Monies raised through this community fundraiser
will make possible the purchase of an MRI compatible ventilator
to allow infant patients to undergo specialist imaging procedures
while remaining ventilated.
Media Opportunity:
Mr Chris Turner is available for interview
Vision of Volunteers collecting donations at Game
Media inquiries:
Colleen Crowe 02 4921 4492, 0408 668976 (ref: HNE - 1245) |
