Boogie Fever hits The Children's Hospital at Westmead

He's hip, he's cool and he's ready to get down & boogie this Christmas to raise funds to support sick kids and their families.

Bandaged Bear^TM, The Children's Hospital at Westmead's loveable mascot has long been a symbol of all the hospital stands for: hope, healing, fun and compassion.

In an industry first, Bandaged Bear is taking his message online as part of the groundbreaking Bandaged Bear Boogie initiative launched today by The Children's Hospital at Westmead.

For as little as $5, individuals can go to http://www.boogiebear.com.au/ and design their own customised Bandaged Bear, then watch him strut his stuff online. Choose a name, funky hairdo, outfit and dance moves, then before you know it your own Bandaged Bear will be on the internet for all to see. Proceeds from the purchase go to The Children's Hospital at Westmead.

Online Bandaged Bears can also be purchased and forwarded to friends and loved ones - making the perfect gift for Christmas and birthdays or just anytime you want to spread some cheer.

Sound intriguing? It's better than that! Simply visit http://www.boogiebear.com.au/ to bust some moves and raise money for a wonderful cause. Tell your friends too - every dollar helps make a sick child's life a little better.

"Bandaged Bear Boogie is a wonderful initiative, and as far as we're aware a first for any hospital in Australia," said The Children's Hospital at Westmead's Community Relations Director, Gilly Paxton.

"Not only is it loads of fun, and simple to use, all online Bandaged Bears purchased raises money that allows The Children's Hospital at Westmead to continue to provide the very best paediatric care in a family-focused, healing environment.

"Christmas is the time of year to celebrate our loved ones - and our health. It's also time to think about others less fortunate, including sick and injured children and their families. This year you can support them by purchasing a very special online Bandaged Bear, via http://www.boogiebear.com.au/

"It's a wonderful gift that will ultimately touch the lives of many."

Visit http://www.boogiebear.com.au/ today

About The Children's Hospital at Westmead

The Children's Hospital at Westmead is the largest, highly respected paediatric centre in NSW, providing excellent care for children from NSW, Australia and across the Pacific Rim. Established in 1880, a stand alone public hospital and registered charity with 3,000 staff in 150 departments, The Children's Hospital at Westmead serves over 50,000 sick children and their families each year in a family-focused healing environment. Funded by the NSW Government, The Children's Hospital at Westmead provides significant extra services aided by the generosity of individual and corporate donors.