CHILDREN of the Goulburn Valley have been given a healthy boost over the past 10 years, with the local community helping to raise $1.086M through the Give Me 5 For Kids (GM5FK) campaign, which saw 2018 attribute over $160,000 to the cause.
The funds raised go towards assisting GV Health’s Children’s Ward, which has a wish list including 15 ECG machines, 10 beds and five cots, four cardiorespiratory monitors, one heavy duty bed, one special needs mattress and improved lighting. Some funds from last year as well as funds from this year has already gone to purchasing two ultrasound machines for the maternity wing, which were delivered on Friday.
Triple M general manager, Steve Hetherton said, “We are incredibly proud of the Shepperton community for this year’s stellar result which will enable GV Health to continue supporting local children in hospital
GV Health Foundation director, Carmel Johnson said, “Our hospital is our community. The greatest part of this donation is the recognition by our community of the resources needed at GV Health.
“We are overwhelmed by this astonishing result.
“Money raised will allow us to purchase equipment for our Child & Adolescent Unit and Special Care Nursery such as new paediatric beds and cots, as well as a state-of-the-art isolette for our premmie babies.
“Over the years, this fundraiser has helped to change and benefit the lives of thousands of children across the Goulburn Valley and for this we are so thankful.”
Give Me 5 for Kids 2019 will power ahead without much-loved local, Paul Archer who has worked tirelessly over the past six years, generating hundreds of thousands for the GM5FK intuitive through his annual battery drive.
“Paul is taking a well-deserved break from GM5FK this year after many years of being a key contributor,” Steve said.
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank Paul for his incredible work which has had an enormous impact on the lives of sick local children.”
Carmel said, “GV Health is extremely thankful for the support we get each year from Triple M and the Goulburn Valley community, and warmly congratulates Paul Archer for his tremendous contribution to this year’s success and all those preceding.”
Give Me 5 for Kids runs each year in June, but donations are accepted year-round.
While Paul Archer is stepping back from his involvement with GM5FK he will still continue his battery drive.
Head to www.giveme5forkids.com.au to donate and keep an eye on 95.3 Triple M Facebook and Instagram pages for 2019 event details.
