The Princess Alexandra Hospital ITU Ventilator appeal
Sarah Jones is raising money for The Princess Alexandra Hospital Charity
“Princess Alexandra's fundraising”
on 29 September 2009
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Over the next year our aim is to raise £47,500 to buy a High Frequency Oscillator VentilatorThe oscillator is a special sort of life support machine which is used in people with severe lung disease like pneumonia. It has been needed by many patients who have required intensive care after being infected with swine flu.
Unlike most life support machines, the oscillator can give up to 500 tiny breaths a minute which allows the lungs to heal as they do not have to take big breaths in the normal way.
Most patients are able to tolerate the normal life support but the oscillator can be used on the patients with the most severely damaged lungs which cannot tolerate the pressures generated by conventional machines.
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR OUR FINAL FUNDRAISING EVENT.
CHARITY BALL & AUCTION Saturday 30th October 2010
Manor of Groves Hotel, Sawbridgeworth, Herts.CM21OJU
Drinks reception 6.30pm, followed by 4 course meal.
Guest appearance Jazz Legend 'Kenny Ball & His Band'
Followed by dancing to 'Band on the Run'
Guest, Stuart Storey (BBC Sports commentator) will perform the Auction.
Dress code: Black tie Carriages 1am.
Tickets: £60
Available from Critical Care Office; 01279 827904 or email sarah.jones1@pah.nhs.uk or claire.mcclements@pah.nhs.uk
Read the press release about the success of the event here MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO TOOK PART & THOSE WHO SPONSORED US REMEMBER IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO MAKE A DONATION.
A recipe book for a cause:
The ITU have produced a recipe book which contains family recipes donated by the ITU staff and their families from all corners of the world. The recipe books can be purchased from the ITU critical care office for £4. If you would like to purchase a copy of the recipe book, please contact the Critical Care Office tel: 01279 827904.
Any companies or persons who would like to help with fundraising events, sponsorship please contact us during office hours on tel: 01279 827904.
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Please do dig deep and donate now.
Many thanks from all the people who will benefit from this piece of equipment.