By Bronwyn Hastings

Palliative care patients across Horsham, West Wimmera, Hindmarsh and Yarriambiack municipalities continue to benefit from money raised by Wimmera Hospice Care Auxiliary, with $50,000 donated so far this year for an equipment leasing program.

Auxiliary publicity officer Lea Crammond said Grampians Health purchased and leased essential medical equipment as it was needed.

“Leasing ensures patients have the most modern and up-to-date equipment available,” she said.

“It gives us access to more equipment, to be able to help more people.”

Mrs Crammond said the fundraising efforts also allowed Grampians Health to purchase and replace essential equipment where needed.

“The palliative care team at Grampians Health is absolutely sensational,” she said.

“They’re always thinking about ways they can do things better for their patients.”

Wimmera Hospice Care Auxiliary hosted about 120 women at a fashion show last week, where five models each showcased five new-season outfits, raising a further $2795.

Operating for about 35 years, Mrs Crammond said the auxiliary welcomed new members.

“We are always trying to think of new ways to get more members involved,” she said.

“We have a great team of ladies and we do enjoy getting together. It’s very important to be social. 

“It’s also very important for our region that we keep this program operating, our region has lost so many things.”

The auxiliary’s next fundraiser is a Mother’s Day chrysanthemum stall at Horsham Plaza.

“The flowers are budding up beautifully,” Mrs Crammond said.

“It’s a very successful fundraiser.”

Wimmera Hospice Care Auxiliary will also participate in a Bunnings barbecue fundraiser in coming weeks. 

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