Griffith Base Hospital Auxiliary ended the financial year on a high note, having raised a grand tally of $35,384 towards the hospital.
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It's been a busy year for the auxiliary, which has tripled its earnings from the hospital Kiosk by starting a lunch service.
They've also ran a number of fundraisers throughout the year, including their Christmas raffle, Easter street stall, and spring luncheon.
The money has gone towards hospital equipment, the most recent purchase being a transfer stretcher bed for the oncology ward, which had previously gone without.
It's only been at the hospital for a few weeks, but it's already seen regular use by patients going through bladder treatment and chemotherapy.
The auxiliary has also used their funds to buy three CADD machines - self-medication devices that allow patients to get treatment at home.
The maternity ward has gotten a digital blood pressure station, three ultrasound machines, and a suretemp thermometre.
They've also bought a $12,900 ECO machine for the children's ward with help from Triple J's Give Me 5 For Kids fundraiser.
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Auxiliary president Bruna Ross said it'd been a good year, all made possible by the hard work and dedication of the auxiliary's volunteers.
"I'd like to thank all the Auxiliary volunteers members for their time given to the service in the Kiosk," Mrs Ross said.
The auxiliary has expanded their kiosk hours, and they now run from 9am to 4pm Mondays to Fridays and weekends from 10am to 11am.
Mrs Ross is currently scouting for volunteers to help man the Kiosk.
The auxiliary will be holding its AGM at 1.30pm on August 1 at Griffith Base Hospital's Fox Training School.
Anyone interested in joining or volunteering can call Griffith Base Hospital Auxiliary president Bruna Ross on 0423 811 478.
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