Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) has been honoured by the amazing success of the Ava Milawa Fundraising Dinner, which raised an incredible $17,000 for the Neonatal Fundraising Appeal. These additional funds helped NHW the appeal reach the $70,000 goal. Thanks to the generosity of our community, NHW’s Maternity team are now able to purchase two much-needed neonatal units for the ward.
This milestone marks a significant step forward in NHW’s mission to provide the highest standard of care to newborns in our region. The new equipment will enhance our ability to care for our most vulnerable patients and the tiniest members of our community.
NHW extends our deepest thanks to the Szeligiewicz family and the Ava team for their unwavering dedication and hard work in bringing this amazing event to life. We also sincerely thank all their suppliers who generously donated their products and time to support this vital cause, as well as everyone who attended the dinner or contributed to the appeal, your kindness and generosity have made this achievement possible. Every dollar donated brought us closer to this life-saving goal, and the whole NHW are truly grateful.
Libby Fifis, NHW CEO, shared her appreciation, “We are truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from our community. Surpassing our fundraising target means we can now provide even greater care for newborns in our region. On behalf of NHW, I want to thank everyone involved.”
An Ava Milawa spokesperson also reflected on the outcome, “This cause is so close to our hearts, and we are beyond proud of what the community has achieved together. To see such generosity come through from local businesses, suppliers, and individuals is incredibly moving. Knowing that this will help newborns and their families for years to come is the greatest reward.”
We are incredibly excited to move forward with the purchase of the neonatal units and expand our capacity to care for local families and their newborns.