As a community, we should take heart that the future looks bright, with young people motivated and actively engaged in giving of their time, energy and resources for the benefit of others.

Jax Jiang is a senior student at Pinehurst School and someone who has embraced opportunities to give back by volunteering at North Shore Hospital and supporting the Well Foundation with recent fundraising initiatives for the Healing Garden and whānau rooms. I recently had the opportunity to attend an assembly with Jax to share with Year 9 and 10 students the amazing things that have been made possible for our local hospital thanks to the generosity of individuals and businesses in the community.

Jax has just launched a new fundraising campaign to raise money to support the purchase of ‘blue phantoms’, a specialised device used to help train clinical staff in ultrasound-guided cannulation. Anyone who might like to support Jax’s fundraising efforts can donate online at wellfoundation.org.nz/donate - please include WellPulse in the comments.

With giving being one of the five ways to wellbeing, it’s fantastic to know there are young people who are motivated to help others, share skills and resources and contribute to advancing our society. As I mentioned in last month’s column, it takes a village! Thank you!

Well Foundation is the official charity of North Shore and Waitākere hospitals.
09 447 0138
info@wellfoundation.org.nz
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