For more than 30 years the foundation has remembered Victoria Police members who have died in the line of duty by supporting hospital projects.
When the coronavirus pandemic occurred and the shortage of suitable personal protective equipment and respirators became evident, the foundation launched an appeal to the public to help supply such equipment.
A foundation spokesperson said despite the altered economic environment created by quarantine conditions and job losses, they felt it was important to support Victoria’s hospitals at what was a time of great need.
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“Recently the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation promoted an Appeal to support COVID-19 and invited the public to make donation, or purchase one of the Constable T-Bears,” the Spokesperson said.
“The proceeds (were then) directed to their preferred nominated hospital in their local area.”
“The appeal ran from March 23 until May 31 and we are very pleased that 74 hospitals were nominated, with a total of $68,000 raised from the appeal.
“From all of this, for this area, we are so pleased to advise you all that eight hospitals have benefited from this appeal.
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“in particular three of our local hospitals have received great amount of funds, resulting from donations and purchases from people in the community and who value the services of their local hospitals.”
The following hospitals received donations:
● Albury Base - $2020.00;
● Wodonga Hospital - $1185.00;
● North East Health Wangaratta - $973.00;
● Benalla Health - $100
● Mansfield District Hospital - $100
● Yarrawonga Health - $100
● Alpine Health - $100; and
● Myrtleford - $100.
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