John Hunter Children’s Hospital

$1,452,946 in Lifetime funding since 2000

Kids with Cancer Foundation has been providing funding to John Hunter’s new oncology unit since 2000.

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Hospital Funding Highlights

“On behalf of the children of the Hunter New England region that receive cancer and haematology services at the John Hunter Children’s Hospital please accept our gratitude and sincere appreciation for the wonderful contribution of Kids With Cancer in helping us construct our new Oncology Day Unit.

The Kids with Cancer Foundation has played a significant role in bringing this project to fruition.  Now, we can ensure that our patients have access to the highest quality of care and we know we have the potential to enhance and expand that care to continue delivering best practice in oncological care for children and young people.”  Dr. Frank Alvaro

Hospital funding over the years

A timeline of our contributions to John Hunter Children's Hospital

2000

2000

$92,919

  • Data Projector
  • Oncology Pharmacist (ongoing)
2001

$27,950

  • Oncology Ward improvements that including Filtration System & Air Conditioning for Oncology Rooms
2002

2002

$50,784

  • Ward J1 Refurbishment

 

2003

$71,322

  • Half Time Nurse Educator
  • Oncology Pharmacist
2005

2005

$28,118

  • Data Manager – Increase Position from 0.5x to 0.8x
  • Photocopier Dr Alvaro
2008

$250,000

 

20092018

20092018

$101,852

20192020

$89,915

2022

2022

$183,744

  • Late Effects Coordinator
  • Two-year funding of an Oncology Fellow
2023

$556,339

  • Oncology Social Worker
  • Clinical Nurse Consultant
  • Cooking Program