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On Thursday 10 May 2018 we invited the public to a talk on the benefits of advance care planning at our office in Knysna. Advanced care planning is making decisions about the care you would want to receive if you become unable to speak for yourself. These are your decisions to make, regardless of what you choose for your care, and the decisions are based on your personal values, preferences, and discussions with your loved ones.We hope that those who attended are feeling better equipped to make these important life decisions.
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DONOR CLUB DRAW - 1st QUARTER
Peter Morse of the Garden Route Motor Club drew the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in Knysna Sedgefield Hospice’s first quarterly Donor Club draw done on Monday 16 April on Leisure Isle. Sue Oosthuizen won the 1st prize of R9015, Johan Dries won the 2nd prize of R3756.25 and Brian Robinson won the 3rd prize of R2253.75. Mr Morse came as a representative of the Garden Route Motor Club and he is also on the organising committee for the upcoming seventh Knysna Motor show on Sunday 29th April 2018 which hosts some of the most collectible cars on the African Continent. Knysna Sedgefield Hospice is one of the grateful beneficiaries of the proceeds of the Knysna Motor Show, which helps them to continue to offer the quality five star care and support that they do to the local community, at no cost to the patient, or their family.
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At our annual Golf Day, held at Pezula Golf Club on the 15th April raised over R200 000. Thank you to Pezula Golf Club and all our other sponsors, players and all those who bought travel voucher raffle tickets.
CONGRATULATIONS to Olwen Toms for winning the R50 000 Travel Voucher Raffle.
WE WISH YOU MANY HAPPY MEMORIES WHILE ON YOUR TRAVEL ADVENTURES!
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THANK YOU TO KNYSNA ROTARY CLUB FOR THE DONATION OF 2 NEW HOSPITAL BEDS AND MATTRESSES FOR THE USE OF OUR PATIENTS
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Sr. Dina Arends (Aunty D, as she is affectionately known by our staff) has worked for Knysna Sedgefield Hospice for 21 years! Thank you for all you have contributed to our organization over the years, Aunty D, you are truly appreciated. Here she is with Sr. Hilary Grey receiving a long service certificate.
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Avela Mpongo, one of our Home Based Carers in the White Location area, will be riding the 50 km road race to Sedgefield and back during the upcoming Momentum Knysna Cycle Tour. Avela is a young, motivated and energetic man who shares a common love for our patients. The Knysna Rotary Annes kindly donated a new mountain bike with gears which has helped Avela to reach more patients in his day. He is enthusiastically training on his new bike and in the gym to make sure that he beats his time from last year's race. Avela would like to join in with our fundraising efforts by asking people to donate to our organisation in support of his race. To donate, please click on our 'DONATE NOW' button on our webpage http://www.hospiceknysna.org.za or deposit straight into our account. PLEASE NOTE ALL DONATIONS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR AN 18A TAX CERTIFICATE
(please see details at the bottom)
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Knysna Sedgefield Hospice Banking Details:
Knysna Sedgefield Hospice
NEDBANK
Current Acc
Acc No: 1089003145
Branch: 198 765
SWIFT CODE: NEDSZAJJ
Reference: Donor's Name and 'Avela'
Please email proof of payment to info@hospiceknysna.org.za with your contact details so that an 18A tax certificate can be sent for the donation.
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Top left to right Home care Sisters: Hilary Grey, Henriette Christie, Caroline Witbooi, Kathy Williams
Bottom left to right Home care Sisters: Terry Foster, Sr Dina Arends and Lilita House Staff Nurses Theresa Pedro and Kaylene Christians
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International Nurse's Day was on the 12 May 2018. On this day we were reminded of the gift and blessing that our dedicated and passionate nurses are to our organisation. We have 8 nurses who provide our invaluable care and support to all who need it in our local community.
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Did You Know?
Knysna Sedgefield Hospice has always responded to the changing needs of the community, ensuring that especialy the poor, have access to quality care. This is how we do it;
- the homes visited now extend on either side of Knysna and Sedgefield from Wilderness up to Harkerville. Travelling an average of 11,000 kms per month.
- care and support for not only for cancer but also for HIV/AIDS, TB, motor neuron, end stage organ failure, cardiac disease, multiple sclerosis, uncontrolled diabetes, stroke etc
- the HIV/AIDS epidemic stimulated the inclusion of supporting orphans and vulnerable children and the necessary training and accreditation that went with it
- regular accreditation audits from the from the Council of Health Services Accreditation of Southern Africa. This led to a 5 star accreditation with the Hospice and Palliative Care Association of South Africa ensuring high standards of care and support
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Help us raise money with only a click of a button! Vote for us online as your favorite charity and we will earn R5 with each vote! Cast your vote on Facebook and then 'SHARE' it and we will earn an additional R5 for every 'referral' vote made from your shared post too!
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Thank you to all who bought tickets and attended this year's Hospice Ballet season, performed by the Joburg Ballet company. This year's performance, as always, was extraordinary! It was such a privilege to be able to sit so close to the dancers that you can hear their pointe shoes squeak! Don't miss out on the opportunity to enjoy this unique experience next year!
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Eva Annen, a practicing ICU physician in Switzerland, volunteered for us for us for 2 months while between jobs back home. Our patients and staff alike fell in love with her calm and gentle nature as well as her infectious smile! Thank you for all that you did for us while visiting, we really appreciate it! Here she is photographed with Gwen Stroebel, one of our Social Auxilliary Workers who she worked closely with while here.
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The Ladies Hillclimb Team once again raised money for us while racing in the Jaguar Simola Hillclimb 2018. Each team member is a passionate activist and they have given their all to raise money for us via the online fundraising platform, GivenGain. The campaign will be running until the end of June 2018, so those who would like to show support for your favorite activist, please donate via the following link https://www.givengain.com/cause/4309/campaigns/17603/
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