News - 2001
How safe is your TV?
This Christmas, many families will take the opportunity to buy that new television set that the family has always wanted. The new sleek designs, improved picture quality and bigger screens are now within many families' budgets and offer viewing of a much higher standard.
But when looking for that ultimate viewing experience, please consider some of the risks that are associated with the new designs. The risk to small children and toddlers is very real and what was to be the great family purchase can become the great family tragedy.
From January 1996 to December 2000, The Children's Hospital at Westmead has cared for ten children in the Emergency Department with an injury caused by a television set. This included a four-year-old boy admitted with concussion and intracranial injury. A large television toppled over onto him in a lounge room. A four-year-old and a one-year-old girl experienced a similar fate.
Improving diagnosis
Each year, over 50,000 children in NSW are taken to emergency departments by their carers because they have a fever. Diagnosis of the cause of the fever is difficult, and is not an exact science in the first instance, but can be vital in saving a child's life.
Researchers and clinicians from The Children's Hospital at Westmead and Sydney University are developing a system that will ultimately reduce the inaccuracies in early diagnosis, improving health care for our children. The team have been awarded a NHMRC program grant, one of only three awarded in NSW, to develop and trial the model which could have long term implications across the world.
Parenting a child with spasticity
Clinic offers new lease on life for kids with spasticity and their families
Parenting is one of the toughest jobs around, but parenting a child with spasticity or other severe handicap presents extraordinary challenges. Round the clock care, additional expenses, doctors visits and tending to the rest of the family at the same time adds additional stress to the already stressful lifestyle of such parents. However a unique program at The Children's Hospital at Westmead is offering new hope to these special kids and their equally special parents.
Known as the Muscle Management Rehabilitation Program (MMRP) the clinic helps treat severe movement disorders in children with spasticity caused by cerebral palsy, brain injury or spinal cord injury by providing access to the latest treatments and so far has seen some amazing results.
Peter Nedved, a seven year old who was left severely brain damaged and physically impaired after a tragic accident in a backyard pool, underwent a revolutionary treatment known as Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy (ITB Therapy) at the clinic in October, 2001. According to Peter's mother Robyn, not only has the treatment assisted in Peter's overall condition but in doing so has improved her own quality of life as well.
Criteria for the CHERI Child Advocacy Award
The CHERI Child Advocacy Award is awarded to a person who, over a long period of time, has exemplified outstanding commitment to the health, welfare and/or development of children. The purpose of the Award is to recognise individuals who have committed themselves to the improvement of children's lives in any of a number of areas.
15 years of liver transplants to save young lives
Organ transplantation is the gift of life for many sick children. Since 1986, The Paediatric Liver Transplantation Unit at The Children's Hospital at Westmead has been offering this gift to children and young people from around Australia.
One of only three such units in this country, we have performed 121 liver transplants on 104 children over the past 15 years. Liver transplantation for most of these children has been a life-changing experience. Most have gone on to lead normal lives, some completing tertiary education and joining the adult workforce.
'Kayaking for Kemo Kids' paddle to aid sick children
They braved huge seas, high winds and even hit the headlines after experiencing a close shave with a shark, but the team from 'Kayaking for Kemo Kids' have returned triumphant and ready to show the fruits of their labour.
The 2001 'Kayaking for Kemo Kids' paddlers have once again succeeded in raising a major amount of money for The Children's Hospital at Westmead. Bob Glenister and his team of three paddled their way from Coolangatta to Sydney, a staggering 23 day, 1000 sea km marathon effort to raise money for children living with cancer.
Government Action Plan for Health helps seek cure for haemophilia
The Children's Hospital at Westmead has appointed an additional haematologist thanks to funding from the Government Action Plan for Health. Dr Julie Curtin is a Staff Specialist with a particular interest in kids with bleeding disorders. Her appointment brings additional expertise to the treatment of these children with profound implications for their long-term wellbeing.
Dr Curtin has researched bleeding disorders for many years and has long been convinced that gene therapy holds the key to a cure for haemophilia. Accordingly, 20% of her salary is sponsored by the Gene Therapy Unit with 80% being covered by Government for clinical purposes. This places Dr Curtin in a perfect position to translate research into bleeding disorders into treatment for over 120 young patients at the Hospital.
Keep track of time and help sick kids
At this time of year many people start planning ahead by purchasing a calendar for next year. Now making this purchase can also be your chance to make life easier for sick children. Kalendar Kidz 2002 is a unique publication featuring amazing photographic images of children and all proceeds from the sale of this calendar benefit the Neurology and Neurosurgery Department at The Children's Hospital at Westmead.
Lillian Rowsell, aged 14 months, from Old Bar on the NSW North Coast, is one child who will benefit from the sale of the calendar. After suffering bad seizures in the first two weeks of her life, she was diagnosed with a condition where one half of her brain is not as fully developed as the other. Lillian has been in and out of The Children's Hospital at Westmead throughout her life and has had surgery to remove the abnormal part of her brain, as well as having a shunt fitted.
Bandaged Bear Books - book launch and book fair
Scholastic has written a series of Bandaged Bear Books for the Hospital. The books address a number of different issues that affect children regarding health, safety and hospitals, educating them in a non-threatening and entertaining way. From asthma to broken legs and hospital, the books are a great read, beautifully illustrated and guaranteed to be a big success.
Christmas comes early for Hospital patients
Every year more than 90,000 children Australia-wide write to Santa. To ensure that as many of these wish lists as possible get to him, Santa's 'Little Helpers' (aka Australia Post Posties) will visit the The Children's Hospital at Westmead to collect all their Santa letters.
Kidsafe Open Day - a timely reminder
To realise the importance of home safety you need only talk to a parent. Most parents are very aware of some of the potential dangers for young children around the home. Backyard swimming pools, kitchen appliances, hot water, stairs and electricity are just some of the things around the home that are potential safety hazards for young children.
To help parents and carers recognise a wide range of safety issues, Kidsafe House at The Children's Hospital at Westmead is holding an Open Day this Saturday 27 October from 10am to 3pm.
The Kidsafe House is an invaluable resource for anyone who has children in or around their home. It looks like a typical family home but has some special design features. There is a kitchen, bathroom, laundry and nursery and in each room visitors can view information relevant to the hazards that may be found there.
Woolworths team digs deep for record donation
Once again our good friends at Woolworths have undertaken another very successful fundraising appeal on behalf of The Children's Hospital at Westmead.
Woolworths will present a cheque for over $600,000 to the Hospital on Friday 26 October 2001 at 3.30pm. This will bring the total raised by Woolworths over seven years to almost $6 million and rank them as our number one corporate supporter.
At this special presentation will be members of Woolworths team from across New South Wales and most of the twenty Hospital Heroes. These are young patients being treated for a variety of conditions who have been chosen as Hospital spokespeople because of their courage and inspiration. The cheque from Woolworths will be accepted by Prof Kim Oates, CEO and Mr Steve Roach, football legend and Goodwill Ambassador for The Children's Hospital at Westmead.
NSW Fire Brigade digs deep for sick kids
The NSW Fire Brigade has been a long-term supporter of The Children's Hospital at Westmead. So much so that they have donated almost $1 million for the Specialist Burns Unit based in the Hospital over the past 15 years.
On Thursday 25 October at 11.00am, the NSW Fire Brigade will hand over the latest instalment of their financial support of The Burns Unit at The Children's Hospital at Westmead. Commissioner Ian MacDougall will hand over a cheque for $60,000 which has been raised through their successful payroll deduction scheme. Over the years other money has been raised through the fundraising efforts of individual stations, golf days and through the NSW Fire Brigade Training College.
In fact the support given to The Burns Unit of The Children's Hospital at Westmead has been so significant that it has actually been given honorary status as No. 2 Fire Station in New South Wales!
Wests Tigers Stars visit The Children's Hospital at Westmead
The stars of the Wests Tigers team will visit sick children at The Children's Hospital at Westmead this week. The players will spend time talking to the children and handing out gifts to brighten their day.
Many of our patients are Wests Tigers fans and are sure to be thrilled that the team is taking time out of their busy schedule to visit them.
Maybe the kids can also offer some encouragement for the team in preparation for the 2002 season!
Books, the best medicine to boost literacy
In an innovative new literacy program for Australia, TIMAT is launching a Bright Sparks range of children's books. For every two Bright Sparks books sold, one book is donated to a children's charity. In the first year of sales, this will amount to a minimum of 100,000 books being given to children in hospitals and other less fortunate children across Australia. Literacy levels among underprivileged children in Australia is at an all time low and Bright Sparks will help by getting books into the hands of children that have limited opportunities to buy and read books.
Already a huge hit in the UK and recently launched in the USA, the Bright Sparks range is now available for the very first time in Australia. Bright Sparks is a range of fun books for enjoyable learning, with over forty diverse titles now available from Target, Big W and Toys 'R' Us.
Lunch with Australian of the Year and help sick kids
A special luncheon will be held at the ANA Harbour Grand Hotel, The Rocks, featuring guest speaker Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Peter J. Cosgrove AC MC to benefit The Children's Hospital at Westmead. This event will be held on Friday 26 October, 2001 from 12 noon in the Grand Ballroom.
Lieutenant General Peter J. Cosgrove AC MC was awarded the Australian of the Year award in 2001 for his work for the Australian Army, in particular during his post as Commander INTERFET based in East Timor. He has now been appointed as Chief of the Australian Army following a career in the armed forces which dates back to 1965.
Sony Music keeps kids smiling
The Sony Foundation will present a cheque for $20,000 to The Children's Hospital at Westmead on Monday, 8 October at 3.30pm. This cheque represents proceeds from the sale of popular Musical Challenge CDs, a concept devised by the Andrew Denton Show on Triple M.
This CD is recordings of some of the biggest acts in popular music from Australia and internationally giving an impromptu, unplugged performance of a song selected by the breakfast team. In most cases the songs chosen are in stark contrast to the usual style of the artist and this concept has been amazingly popular.
Present at this function will be guests including Toshikazu Mashima, Managing Director of Sony Australia, Denis Handlin, CEO and Chairman of Sony Music Southern Hemisphere and Michael Ephraim, Managing Director of Sony Computer Entertainment.
Monica Trapaga at The Art Gallery of NSW
Monica Trapaga, renowned children's entertainer, will launch the Operation Art 2001 exhibition at The Art Gallery of NSW on Tuesday 2 October at 10.30am. The art works are the winning 50 from over 500 that have been created by children from across NSW for sick kids at The Children's Hospital at Westmead.
The program is in its seventh year with entries each year surpassing all expectations. Operation Art is a way of involving young people in years K - 10 in the special work of the Hospital.
"For some time I have been a Goodwill Ambassador for the Hospital. Last year I had the pleasure of judging the artworks - a very difficult job! Actually launching the exhibition this year is a great buzz for me," Monica said.
Monica Trapaga at The Art Gallery of NSW
Monica Trapaga, renowned children's entertainer, will launch the Operation Art 2001 exhibition at The Art Gallery of NSW on Tuesday 2 October at 10.30am. The art works are the winning 50 from over 500 that have been created by children from across NSW for sick kids at The Children's Hospital at Westmead.
The program is in its seventh year with entries each year surpassing all expectations. Operation Art is a way of involving young people in years K - 10 in the special work of the Hospital.
"For some time I have been a Goodwill Ambassador for the Hospital. Last year I had the pleasure of judging the artworks - a very difficult job! Actually launching the exhibition this year is a great buzz for me," Monica said.
Long-term study examines suicide risk following child sexual abuse
An important study from The Children's Hospital at Westmead, examining the relationship between child sexual abuse and suicide has just been released. The research, which commenced in 1988, will assist clinicians in treating abused young people in the future.
The study, published today in the USA journal, Ambulatory Paediatrics, followed a large group of children aged between 4 and 15 years who had presented at one of two specialist Child Protection Units within Sydney. These patients were tracked over a period of nine years to eventually draw a series of interesting conclusions.
Long-term study examines suicide risk following child sexual abuse
An important study from The Children's Hospital at Westmead, examining the relationship between child sexual abuse and suicide has just been released. The research, which commenced in 1988, will assist clinicians in treating abused young people in the future.
The study, published today in the USA journal, Ambulatory Paediatrics, followed a large group of children aged between 4 and 15 years who had presented at one of two specialist Child Protection Units within Sydney. These patients were tracked over a period of nine years to eventually draw a series of interesting conclusions.
Mangoes go under the hammer to help sick kids
The first mangoes of the 2001 season will go under the hammer this week to benefit sick kids at The Children's Hospital at Westmead. This year's auction is the 11th organised by Joe Fuda from Advance Produce to benefit sick children.
Organisers are hoping to raise around $25,000 for the Centre for Kidney Research based at The Children's Hospital at Westmead. One of the major roles of this centre is to explore ways of making kidney transplants more successful within children. The ultimate aim of this research is to allow children to receive a kidney transplant without requiring lifelong medication.
Trivia night to help sick kids build a secret garden
Play Therapists at The Children's Hospital at Westmead have long thought that an interactive, multi-sensory garden within the Hospital grounds would be beneficial to many children, including those with long term illnesses and those who have been involved in serious accidents.
They hope to soon make this dream a reality and are asking for your support by attending a trivia night on 19 October at Rydges Hotel, Parramatta. This night promises to be loads of fun for a great cause.
Would you like to be a Grandparent?
The Children's Hospital at Westmead is looking for people to become Ward Grandparents to some of their special patients.
Ward Grandparents play an important role at the Hospital; they provide respite to families who need a break from the care of their child. In some cases, Ward Grandparents are the main carer for a child whose parents are unable to be with them due to geography or other family commitments.
Quality Week at the Hospital
Quality is not a buzzword for staff at our Hospital. It is the fabric of our work and dictates how we interact with patients, their families and our colleagues. Quality Week is an opportunity to showcase what has been achieved through the year and areas we would like to work on in the future.
This year we would like to give staff the opportunity to learn from those who are recognised in industry as having the closest attention to quality, particularly in a service industry like our own.
Huge 80 metre road train leads 'Convoy for Kids'
An 80 metre long road train, usually only seen on the roads in outback Queensland and the Northern Territory will lead this year's 10th anniversary Convoy for Kids Sydney Inc on Sunday 26 August, 2001. This will be an amazing sight, as the maximum length for trucks travelling on Sydney roads is usually 25 metres.
This spectacular convoy aims to raise money for The Children's Hospital at Westmead and NRMA CareFlight. Over ten years this event has raised in excess of $500,000 for these two charities and this year Convoy for Kids organisers hope to add another $80,000 to this impressive tally.
'Bluey Day' international VIPs pay a special visit to sick kids
Bluey Day, the day where police fire and ambulance officers lose their precious locks for a good cause, will be held this Saturday 11 August at Rosehill Racecourse. The money raised through Bluey Day will contribute towards research into childhood cancer at The Children's Hospital at Westmead and the Children's Cancer Institute of Australia.
As part of the Bluey Day celebrations, Detective Jim Bourke of the New York Police Department and Corporal Jason Knudtson from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be visiting some of the sick kids at The Children's Hospital at Westmead and the Children's Cancer Institute of Australia. Both Sgt Det Bourke and Corporal Knudtson will be shaving their heads for Bluey Day and are looking forward to supporting such a good cause.
Woolworths Appeal kicks off to help sick kids
The 2001 Woolworths Appeal to assist The Children's Hospital at Westmead kicks off on Monday 6 August with the aim of raising over $500,000. Over the past six years this annual appeal has raised in excess of $5 million for the treatment of sick children at Australia's leading paediatric institution.
Woolworths staff work extremely hard each year to raise money during the appeal through the sale of Bandaged Bear merchandise such as key rings, car seat belt covers and pens. Collection tins are also placed in Woolworths stores throughout the state and individual stores organise fundraisers such as head shaves, car washes, cake stalls, sausage sizzles and raffles.
Kids given a sporting chance through Sport of Kings Fellowship
The Sporting Chance Cancer Foundation is donating $50,000 to the Oncology Research Unit at The Children's Hospital at Westmead by funding the Sport of Kings Fellowship.
Radio personality Alan Jones will attend the presentation of the Sport of Kings Fellowship at The Children's Hospital at Westmead on Tuesday 24 July. The Sport of Kings Fellowship has been named after the horseracing industry luncheon that has raised funds for the fellowship.
A research scientist, who is working on a cancer gene therapy project, will hold the position being funded by the Sporting Chance Foundation. The aim of this project is to protect bone marrow stem cells from the toxic side effects of chemotherapy using gene therapy.
An Evening with President Clinton
Markson Sparks! are delighted to announce that President Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States of America, will be attending a Gala Dinner on Saturday 8 September 2001 at the AJC Convention Centre at Royal Randwick, in aid of The Children's Hospital at Westmead.
This will be the only official dinner that President Clinton will attend in NSW during his three-day visit to Australia and one day in Sydney.
Bridging the gap
As part of health service reform, the Government is committed to greater collaboration between hospital and community based health providers. For all patients, including children and adolescents, the interface between hospital and community based care, including general practice, should be facilitated.
A significant tool to assist health care providers achieve this goal in the paediatric environment has been released. Child Health: A Practical Manual for General Practice has been written by child health practitioners from The Children's Hospital at Westmead as well as around Australia and New Zealand. Dealing with clinical problems commonly seen in general practice, the problem oriented text focuses on key features in diagnosis and management so as to assist general practitioners in the care of children and adolescents.
Leading the way to help save the environment
The Children's Hospital at Westmead has pledged its support for National Tree Day to be held around Australia on Sunday 29 July. The aim of this community initiative is to plant one million native trees in one day to rejuvenate degraded environments and reduce the effects of greenhouse gas emissions.
National Tree Day is the result of a ground breaking partnership between environmental organisation Planet Ark and motor manufacturer Toyota, and relies on the support of thousands of volunteers.
Bulldogs provide valuable assistance for kids
The Sydney Bulldogs have recently handed over $40,000 to the Muscle Management Rehabilitation Program at The Children's Hospital at Westmead. This generous donation is part of a $200,000, five-year commitment to fund this program, which treats children with severe movement disorders such as spasticity.
A special function will be held at The Children's Hospital at Westmead on Thursday 5 July at 2pm to officially thank the Sydney Bulldogs for their financial commitment.
If you go down to the woods today...you'll find the Teddy Bears' Picnic!
Everyone has a favourite teddy bear. Teddy bears come in all shapes and sizes, but one thing they all have in common is that they all love picnics! So why not spoil your teddy bear and bring him to the best picnic of all, the Teddy Bears' Picnic at the Sydney Superdome on Sunday September 16, 2001 from 10.30am to 4pm.
The Children's Hospital at Westmead has been holding this special picnic for the past 21 years and it has become the ultimate place for kids of all ages to come along and enjoy a fantastic day of fun - with their favourite teddy bear of course! This year it is going to be an extra special picnic as it will be held at the famous Sydney Superdome and will feature some fantastic things to see and do.
Super Teddy Bears' Picnic!
Yes it is that special time of year where we are all invited to our most favourite Picnic - the Teddy Bears' Picnic!
This year it is going to be an even more super picnic because it is going to be held indoors at the SuperDome with loads of fun activities, food, exciting prizes and new entertainment.
Educating mums and dads about good asthma control
Asthma is the most common chronic illness affecting school-aged children. It is estimated that one in every four children and one in every seven teenagers in Australia has asthma.
Parents, teachers, carers, doctors and other health professionals from throughout Australia now have the chance to hear about the latest asthma management information via a special national broadcast. This broadcast is designed to offer both parents and health care professionals the opportunity to learn about the clues to early recognition of asthma, and the latest options for treating the disease.
Bear Cottage welcomes its first families
For two years, the Moses family has cared full-time for their daughter Sarah, who has Kabuki Syndrome. Kabuki Syndrome is a rare disorder, which can cause a diverse range of symptoms including heart defects, short stature, seizures and some developmental delays. Now for the first time, Sarah's family is able to receive some well-earned respite at Bear Cottage, NSW's only children's hospice.
Bear Cottage at Manly is a place where children with life-limiting illnesses and their families can stay, from time to time, and receive rest and medical care in a home-like environment.
Sarah's family is grateful for the chance to rest and have a helping hand with the care of their daughter. Sarah's Mum Mamie says, "When you have a sick child it's so hard to go anywhere on holiday where you feel safe. Sarah is on 24hr morphine and oxygen, so you just can't pick up and leave. At Bear Cottage we know they are medically equipped to care for Sarah, and we can enjoy a family holiday together."
Kids get behind Kidney Awareness Week
The Children's Hospital at Westmead is getting behind the Australian Kidney Foundation's Kidney Awareness Week from Saturday 2 June to Saturday 9 June 2001. Most people don't associate kidney problems with young children, but The Children's Hospital at Westmead knows all too well that kids can be affected by a range of kidney conditions and we are best equipped to treat these cases.
The Children's Hospital at Westmead treats the majority of children within New South Wales who experience kidney failure and made a total of 1870 visits to inpatients and 2170 outpatient visits during the last year, for a range of kidney problems. We typically treat around 70 children at various stages of renal treatment at any one time.
Health care for kids: where's the evidence?
The Children's Hospital at Westmead, with the support of Nutricia, has launched a unique and important resource for paediatricians and health care workers. The establishment of the Centre for Evidence Based Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition will help to ensure Australian kids receive optimal health care in these disciplines.
Six days on the road for Rett Syndrome
When Olympic cyclist Brett Aitkin won gold at the 2000 Olympics it was a time of both joy and uncertainty. As Brett was celebrating his gold medal effort against the best cyclists in the world, his two-year-old daughter Ashlee was diagnosed with Rett Syndrome.
Brett is now using his cycling prowess to raise awareness of Rett Syndrome and to raise money to allow vital research into the disorder. He has formed a team of riders, including his father, Ashlee's Throat Specialist and a host of family and friends, who will set off from Adelaide on 14 May for Broken Hill, on a gruelling six day bike ride.
Bandaged Bear Day
400,000 bears later, the 2001 Bandaged Bear Day Appeal has come to an end. This year's Appeal was a great success both in terms of money raised and publicity generated.
In addition to clip-on bears, this year the Hospital introduced Jelly Bandaged Bear lollies - great tasting and a big hit with approximately 18 000 packs sent out.
Celebrating our nurses with the world
The nurse is the world's most recognisable symbol of caring, compassion and health expertise. In Hospitals around the world nurses promote the health and wellbeing of their communities, educate, tend to patients in need and search for ways to improve the health of humanity. Nurses are the backbone of any Hospital and provide care for patients around the clock.
The Children's Hospital at Westmead employs approximately 700 nurses, all of whom will be celebrating International Nurses Day on 11-12 May 2001. Plenty of activities have been organised over the two days to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contribution of nurses to the work of the Hospital.
A hospice for children in NSW
NSW's first children's hospice, Bear Cottage, was opened by the Minister for Health, Mr Craig Knowles on St Patrick's Day, Saturday 17 March 2001.
Located in St. Patrick's Estate, Manly, Bear Cottage has been built by The Children's Hospital at Westmead and is the first children's hospice in the world to be owned and operated by a children's hospital.
The Handyland House That Youth Built
An ambitious challenge is being undertaken by apprentices from the Master Builders Association (MBA) and TAFE trade students to build a three bedroom home at the Sydney Home Show to raise money for The Children's Hospital at Westmead.
The Handyland House That Youth Built is an exciting project that brings together the youth of today with the youth of tomorrow. A three bedroom, three bathroom house has been designed by Built Environment students from the University of New South Wales. MBA and TAFE students, including carpenters, bricklayers, electricians, plumbers, tilers, plasterers and painters will be working flat out at the Show to complete the first module in time for the official opening on Saturday 17th March at 12.30pm. The Hon Carmel Tebbutt, MLC, Minister for Juvenile Justice and Minister Assisting the Premier on Youth will officially open the "Handlyland House That Youth Built".
Bandaged Bear Auction
Big Michael J Fox fan? HUGE on Mel Gibson? Love Katie Holmes? Would you do anything to get your hands on a signed Susie O'Neill Bandaged Bear and photo? Then read on!
From Monday March 26 till Friday March 30 The Children's Hospital at Westmead, in conjunction with our great friends at MIX106.5, will be holding the 3rd Annual Celebrity Bandaged Bear Auction.
ROMAC to the rescue
Igmedio Tobias is just like any other ten year old boy - he enjoys watching cartoons, basketball and playing with his four brothers and three sisters. But Igmedio, unlike most carefree ten-year-olds, has a brain hernia that has caused severe changes to his facial structure.
$110,000 grant to benefit Children's Hospital
The Children's Hospital at Westmead will offer a very heartfelt thank-you to Medtronic Australasia on Wednesday 31 January following their donation of $110,000 to fund a Postgraduate Fellowship in Rehabilitation (Spasticity Management). This position will focus on assessment, management and evaluation of children with severe spasticity.
Calling all Bear Brokers!
The kids from The Children's Hospital at Westmead are calling for plenty of helpers for the 12th annual Bandaged Bear Day Appeal 2001. It will be all hands on deck as the Hospital plans to raise over $1,000,000 through the sale of cute clip-on bears dressed in funky pink jackets.
Buy a Bandaged Bear to help sick kids
The 12th annual Bandaged Bear Day Appeal kicks off during March to raise funds for The Children's Hospital at Westmead. Bandaged Bear Day is the major fundraiser for the Hospital and the event raises essential funds to provide specialist care for the sick children of NSW and beyond.
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