AUSTRALIAN television journalist and patron of the Humpty Dumpty Foundation Ray Martin and Humpty Dumpty Foundation chairman Paul Francis OAM visited Port Macquarie Base Hospital on Tuesday.
“Visiting regional health services is incredibly important to the Humpty Dumpty Foundation,” Mr Francis said.
“By visiting Port Macquarie Base Hospital enables us to assess, review and witness first-hand the medical equipment needs of health professionals in the region. It is also an opportunity for us to encourage locals to donate or purchase a piece of medical equipment for their local hospital or health service.”
He said to date, Humpty Dumpy Foundation supporters from across Australia had generously provided $34,000 worth of medical equipment including a basic resuscitation cot and a portable nitrous oxide machine to the Port Macquarie Base Hospital.
However, much more was needed and he hoped their visit would inspire locals to continue to support their community.
The Humpty Dumpty Foundation is a children’s charity that continues to make a significant impact on the lives of sick children at children’s hospitals and health service centres in every state of Australia. To date, $40 million has been raised and 214 hospitals across the nation have received equipment provided by the Humpty Dumpty Foundation and its amazing Good Egg supporters.
Locals, community and business organisations interested in supporting the Humpty Dumpty Foundation and their local hospital by donating a piece of medical equipment or by making a donation can view the wish-list at www.humpty.com.au or contact the Humpty Dumpty Foundation on 9439 0511.
