Oliver Lees
It’s time to get out and run some laps to help fund crucial palliative care equipment.
The Wooling Hill Memorial Estate in New Gisborne has been set up for the Mount Macedon Realty Wooling Hill Run, where community members and tourists can complete circuits in a fundraising push for Kyneton Health.
Participants can either run six laps (7.2 kms) or walk three laps (3.2 kms) at the estate from 8am November 12 until Sunday, December 12.
Wooling Hill Memorial Estate owners Troy and Liddy Upfield have created the donation drive, hoping to raise enough money to pay for a cuddle bed.
Cuddle beds are specifically designed beds that allow friends and family to provide physical care to people on end of life support.
Mr Upfield said they hope to also raise enough money to upgrade the health centre’s palliative care suite with fresh furnishing and interior decorations, to make the entire experience more comfortable for visitors.
“We are passionate about supporting local healthcare and believe that with the support of our local community, we can give a gift that will make a real difference to Kyneton Health’s patients and their families,” Mr Upfield said.
Central Highlands Rural Health chief executive officer Maree Cuddihy said the donations would go a long way to improve the health care experience for patients and guests.
“Palliative care helps end-of-life patients manage symptoms and improve their quality of life,” Ms Cuddihy said.
“Troy and Liddy’s generosity and commitment to the wellbeing of others is extraordinary.
“All money raised through the Mount Macedon Realty – Wooling Hill Run will directly impact our palliative care patients and their families, and we couldn’t be more grateful.”
Those wishing to take part can do so before 6pm on Sunday, December 12.
For more information, visit: woolinghillestate.com.au/charity-run
