Groups work together to help cancer unit
The Woy Woy Peninsula Lions Club has donated $250 towards the purchase of materials needed to make cushions and drip bags for patients at the Breast Cancer Unit at Gosford Hospital.
The items are made by women in a stitchery group at the Ettalong Beach Arts and Craft Centre, through a project known as Boobs and Bags.
The members of the group make the comfort cushions, which are designed to fit up under the patient's arm pit, and as well as the drip bags.
The stitchery group has, however, been struggling to keep up with the cost of materials needed to supply the orders.
In the last six months, there have been 250 sets of cushions and bags provided, which is almost the projected annual supply.
The anticipated demand would be to supply 300 sets per year but this number is steadily growing.
The Breast Cancer Unit relies upon the stitchery group to help provide additional, yet simple, comfort for both male and female breast cancer patients.
The Unit does not receive funding to provide patients with the cushions and drip bags and relies on community groups for support.
It is with the help of donations from individuals and clubs, such as the Woy Woy Peninsula Lions Club, that the work is able to continue.
Email, 5 Sep 2013
Dorothy Mulholland, Ettalong Beach Arts and Craft Centre