The Dry July initiative encourages people to go booze-free for a month, with the aim of improving the wellbeing of adult cancer patients by providing funds to create better services and environments for them and their families.
Parramatta Eels co-captain Tim Mannah, Western Sydney Wanderers star Golgol Mebrahtu and Parramatta Lord Mayor, Cr John Chedid have jumped on board to encourage the community to support the centre’s bid for a range of enhancements to the cancer centre.
The Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre at Westmead Hospital offers a comprehensive cancer service to more than 1 million people across western Sydney. The Centre provides treatment for cancer and haematological blood disorders and offers supportive and palliative care.
Funds raised for the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre from Dry July will contribute to waiting room upgrades, a take-home DVD for patients who are about to start cancer treatment, a new entertainment system, extra wheelchairs and complementary therapy for inpatients amongst other things on the wish list.
Professor Paul Harnett – Director, Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre, said: “A community drawn together in a common cause can make a real difference, so I hope our local community will get behind our fundraising campaign and support the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre Westmead.
“A lot of our patients visit us regularly, so it’s important their experience is as stress-free as possible.”
Breast cancer patient, Helen Wegwitz, from Greystanes, has been visiting the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre for treatment over the past 11 years.
“As a patient, you really do need those little extras that make you feel like you belong - and not just someone who is just coming in to get treatment and go home,” said Ms Wegwitz.
“I hope the community will support the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre’s Dry July campaign – it would be great to see their wish list come to life.”
To support the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre during Dry July or make a donation, visit https://au.dryjuly.com/profile/thecrownprincessmarycancercentrewestmeadwestmeadhospital
