August 16, 2024

End of Life Support with UAC for Franklin Hospice

New Zealand
UAC's annual fundraising event in July, raised more than $72,000 NZD. On August 10th UAC and key sponsors presented their efforts to Franklin Hospice, Ronald McDonald House and West Auckland Hospice.
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Recognising the busy status of hospital emergency departments, UAC collaborated with Franklin Hospice Charitable Trust, fundraising for a vehicle to enable in-home nursing care for palliative cancer patients. Kamini and Kalpana Reddy were delighted to attend the presentation where the new 4WD was gifted to Franklin Hospice along with a $10,000 NZD donation to support patients on their final journey.

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Alongside supporting Franklin House, UAC presented Ronald McDonald House with a one year apartment sponsorship to the value of $10,000 NZD and $6,000 NZD to West Auckland Hospice.

Sponsoring accommodation at Ronald McDonald House alleviates the burden of accommodation costs whilst young patients and their families receive the best treatment possible.

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Refurbishment of counselling and exercise rooms have been prioritised at West Auckland Hospice, along with new art therapy supplies to support the psychological needs of patients.

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UAC have currently raised over $250,000 NZD, with the aim to make a real difference in cancer sufferers' and their loved ones' lives.

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Reddy Foundation are proud to be a Silver Sponsor of United Against Cancer and support the incredible work they do.

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Learn more about United Against Cancer here.

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