This year, our Dry July supporters once again showed that small sacrifices can lead to big change. While we didn’t quite reach our fundraising target, we still raised close to $1500 for the Princess Alexandra Hospital through the PA Research Foundation. Every dollar will go directly towards improving the lives of people living with cancer and funding Queensland’s first ever First Nations Cancer Nurse Navigator.
This vital position provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients with culturally safe, respectful, and personalised cancer care and has already supported more than 80 patients and their families. It’s a step towards closing the gap in cancer outcomes and ensuring every patient feels understood and supported through their journey.
Over the years, Dry July has funded a range of programs at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, from patient lounge upgrades and high-speed wi-fi in waiting areas and wards, TVs and comfort packs that bring a little light to long days of treatment. These improvements, through small on the surface have a huge impact on a patient’s wellbeing.
PA Research Foundation Chief Executive Officer Damien Topp added
“Every donation, big or small helps us deliver real and lasting change for patients. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who went dry this July and to those who donated to an amazing and important cause.”
