Giving Insight: Spring 2023

Welcome to the Spring 2023 edition of ‘Giving Insight’ magazine.

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Each and every story in the Spring edition of Giving Insight has only been made possible thanks to the kindness and compassion of people like you. Donor-funded cancer research, innovative medical equipment, specialist nurses, and other stories of extraordinary care – all thanks to the generosity of our amazing supporter community.

Thank you for sharing in our vision of transforming health care for humanity.

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In this edition of Giving Insight

What’s on your mind?

A quick-fire Q and A with St John of God Foundation CEO Bianca Pietralla.

Caregivers from St John of God Foundation

You brought hope when it was needed most

We sincerely thank our supporters for their amazing contributions over the last financial year.

Gorrie family (pictured centre) meeting with caregivers at St John of God Geelong Hospital

Why we give

Danny Gorrie was cherished and adored by his family - including his dad David, mum Julie, and his sisters Lauren and Kendl.

Two people holding one another's hands resting at lap level

Donor funding creates specialist nurse position

Thanks to a generous philanthropic commitment from the McCusker Charitable Foundation, a Clinical Nurse Specialist position has been established at St John of God Murdoch Hospital to support patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD).

Perth musician, husband and father Errol Tout and wife Sandie in a patient room surrounded by helium balloons

Errol’s music plays on

Perth musician, husband and father Errol Tout sadly passed away last year following a 10-year battle with cancer. But his legacy, and his music, will live on - thanks to those who knew and loved him.

Why Sarah decided to Run for a Reason

On Sunday 21 May, thousands of Western Australians descended on Perth's CBD to take part in the 2023 HBF Run for a Reason.

Two teddy bears facing outwards, one lightly larger than the other and appear to be holding hands

Precious moments with lost little ones

The loss of a child is something no family should ever have to face. Tragically, for some families, it is a reality.

Caregiver cradling a swaddled newborn and smiling

Telethon funding for vulnerable infants and families

For the first time this year, St John of God Foundation was awarded funding from the Channel 7 Telethon Trust, which will directly help families in the NICU and Special Care Nursery at both St John of God Murdoch and Subiaco Hospitals. 

Two caregivers with arms around one another looking cheery

Palliative care update

For caregivers like Casey, it can be an honour and privilege to walk alongside patients with life-limiting illness and their families, and to be welcomed into their life at such a pivotal time.

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Gifts of Hope

Imagine being diagnosed with a life-threatening condition like cancer, and not being able to access the best treatment for your disease.

Dennis and Peter sitting at a lookout point with a view

Giving back in gratitude

Dennis' beloved husband Peter was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early 2017, and over the next four years, they spent a lot of their time at St John of God Subiaco Hospital.