Life at Logan Hospital in South East Queensland has just got a whole lot more colourful for its youngest patients.
The playroom and teenagers’ retreat in the Children’s Inpatient Unit have been given a major makeover to help make time in hospital a little less traumatic for families.
Radio Lollipop co-ordinated the $8,000 facelift as part of its mission to provide care, comfort, play and entertainment to children in hospital.
“Sick and injured children have been shown to recover more quickly if they are less stressed, and shorter hospital stays benefit the community in general with less cost to the health system, “ according to Bruce Uhlhorn, Chairman of Radio Lollipop International.
The makeover was possible due to the generosity of two community partners – the Brisbane Broncos Charity Fund, which provided the funding for the eye catching murals by Dan Drule, and the City of Logan Mayor’s Charity Trust which donated the furniture, games systems and Ipads.
The rooms were officially opened by the Acting Logan Mayor Cherie Dalley on Saturday February 16 at a children’s party hosted by our wonderful volunteers, and guests included Brisbane Bronco Sam Tagataese, Batman, Purpelina and many other colourful characters.
Monthly Archives: February 2019
Radio Lollipop Edinburgh is 30!
This year marks Radio Lollipop’s 30th anniversary in Edinburgh!
To celebrate this momentous occasion we are holding numerous fundraising events throughout the year, including our 12th Annual Ball.
Introducing the Radio Lollipop Funraisers.
Funraiser #1: Swish Event
Sunday 24th March
2-5pm at the Grosvenor Hotel.
Tickets £10
At our Posh Clothes Swap, Ladies (or Gents) bring three never worn/tags still on, or barely worn clothes, shoes and accessories and swap what they don’t wear for something they will wear.
Style Me Flawless will be in attendance to give style tips and advice on the right shapes and colours for you.
SIGN UP FOR THIS EVENT HERE – https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rledinburghswish
Funraiser #2: 5K Moveathon
Saturday 1st June
Cramond – Starting orders at 4pm
Registration £5 per person
We are returning to Cramond to run/walk/skip/cycle 5k to raise awareness of Radio Lollipop in Edinburgh.
Join us in celebrating our actual 30th birthday!!!
Funraiser #3: 2019 Ball
Friday 4th October
We return for our 12th ball, and with us celebrating our 30th year in Edinburgh and Radio Lollipop’s 40th year as a charity, it should be a night to remember.
Get your glad rags on and join us for all the birthday celebrations. More information to follow on ticket availability and on-sale date.
Funraiser #4: Halloween Music Marathon
Saturday 26th October
Hours of bewitching fun, spooks, ghouls and party games.All are welcome to come and dance the day away with us to raise awareness and funds for Radio Lollipop. More information to follow on ticket availability and on-sale date.
If you are raising funds for Radio Lollipop Edinburgh let us know what you are up to. Share your story: @radiolollipop #LolliFUNraiser30
Uniform Free Day 2019
Wednesday 13 March 2019
Every March, thousands of bus drivers, Transperth staff, volunteers, businesses and schools join forces for a good cause, to raise money for Radio Lollipop.
Uniform Free Day is the major annual fundraising event for our charity in Western Australia. Collection tins are placed on buses and passengers are asked for a donation from drivers who have traded their uniform for costume. Collections are also done throughout the Perth CBD, at regional bus depots and at businesses and schools across the State. We will also be setting up a stall for the very first time in Yagan Square from 6am to sell some of our wonderful merchandise.
The event is an essential source of revenue and a very valuable community campaign to generate awareness of Radio Lollipop and build support for the work our volunteers do every day to brighten the lives of sick children in hospital.
Radio Lollipop volunteers provide a radio and play program on the wards at Perth Children’s Hospital and across eight other hospitals in Western Australia. Our programs reach children as far as Kalgoorlie and Bunbury, from the little tots to those edging towards adulthood. We provide care, comfort, play and entertainment for all children and their families.
Funds raised from this year’s event will keep our music on the air and broadcasting live to children around the State. And it will assist with the costs of providing games, craft and supplies as well as covering some operational costs such as licensing and internet services.
Radio Lollipop volunteers give a sense of normality to children in hospital and a very welcome distraction to what is often a traumatic experience for the whole family. Every donation makes a difference for our volunteers, our programming and our mission to reach every sick child in hospital across the State.
