Thanks to a group of generous matching donors, every gift made to the QEII Hospital Fund on Thursday 3 September will be doubled for 24 hours only, giving the local community a wonderful chance to contribute to healthcare in their own backyard.
This year the Fund is aiming to raise $5000 on the day, and with matching funds in place a $25 gift on September 3 becomes $50, $50 becomes $100 and $100 becomes $200, doubling the impact of every dollar given while matching funds last. Give Big for QEII is one of five campaigns running along the Metro South Health region, alongside sister campaigns for the Princess Alexandra, Beaudesert, Logan and Redland hospitals.
QEII Hospital Fund Community Partnerships Manager Ellen Dann said the day was a chance for the QEII community to show its support for their local hospital and health service.
“We’re really hoping that the QEII community gets behind this day and shows the same generosity they always have when it comes to supporting their local hospital,” Ms Dann said.
“On September 3, every gift is doubled, so it’s the perfect time to give if you’ve been thinking about saying thank you for your care at QEII Jubilee Hospital or that of a loved one.”
“Every dollar raised on the day goes towards research, patient care initiatives, equipment and staff education at QEII Jubilee Hospital,” Ms Dann said.
“It all adds up to better outcomes for patients, and gives the hospital’s clinicians, nurses, allied health teams added support to keep providing first class care to the community.”
Ms Dann said the Fund was encouraging past patients, donors, and the broader community to dig deep and give big on the day.
“Whether it’s a gift of $25 or $50, every donation makes a huge difference to patient outcomes and helps get people home sooner to their loved ones from a hospital stay.”
QEII Hospital Fund staff and volunteers will be running a donation table in the QEII Jubilee Hospital foyer between 8am and 2pm. Donations can also be made online at any point throughout the 24 hours.
You can double your gift to research, patient care, equipment and staff education at QEII Jubilee Hospital on Thursday 3 September by making the Fund your place to give at givebig.org.au.
