The children from Boulcott Middle School have raised $740.80 and then kindly donated the money to the Tree Hutt. They fundraised by making pencil tins, braided bracelets and special glue. They sold these items around the school and to local families. As part of a financial literacy unit at school, the teachers thought that it […]
In the eyes of children a hospital can be a very scary place. Sterile beds, cold medical equipment and whirls, rattles and beeps can be overwhelming for children already unsettled by illness. Sick children lying in bed for hours looking at the walls makes for a pretty miserable time. Distraction Therapy has been used with […]
The parent’s room in the Children’s Ward at Hutt Hospital has just received a makeover. The paint was tired and the furniture ancient. It was a dreary room for parents to spend time, especially when they were tired after spending many hours with their child in the ward – and were looking for a bit […]