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The Burnside War Memorial Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital that receives no government funding. It has built on its traditions by investing surplus funds in new and improved facilities to meet the changing health care needs of its patients and their families.

Foundation chairman John Gerard presented Mrs Cynthia Fowler with the Life Membership certificate for the late Mr Peter Fowler

Foundation chairman John Gerard presented Bill Cooper with his Life Membership certificate

The Burnside Hospital Foundation Incorporated was established in 1998 to raise funds for the Burnside War Memorial Hospital. Money raised by the Foundation from donations, bequests and a range of fundraising activities is not generally held in reserves, but donated to the hospital on a continuing basis for one of three purposes - to assist in funding the purchase of leading-edge medical, surgical and ancillary equipment; for building redevelopment and refurbishment programs to enhance patient comfort; and for special medical research projects which may be undertaken from time to time.

With the help of many generous and caring local people and businesses, The Burnside Hospital Foundation has provided significant support for the hospital in its first ten years. Some of our major successes include –

• The Foundation’s 10th Anniversary Luncheon, held at the Robin Hood Hotel at Norwood on Sunday June 21st 2009 to raise funds for a new Isolette Cot for the hospital’s maternity unit. The new cot, worth almost $30,000, will provide a controlled environment for at-risk newborn babies receiving special care in the Maternity Unit nursery. A highlight of the day was the presentation of our first Life Memberships. See Special Events for more details on this event.
• Funding a new transport ventilator worth almost $20,000 for the hospital in 2008, to provide vital breathing support for seriously ill and post-operative patients during movement at the hospital - and if required, during transport to other medical facilities.
• A luncheon held in June 2007 raised more than $80,000 in one day to provide Burnside’s busy maternity unit with four new monitors, including two special monitors used in assessing the well being of the unborn baby during the later stages of pregnancy and labour, and two infant cardiac monitors for babies in need of specialized care in the nursery.
• Raising more than $100,000 in one day in June 2004, to fund the creation of Burnside’s first-ever purpose-designed treatment area for chemotherapy and oncology. The Five Star Lunch at the Hilton Adelaide honoured the late Mr Brian A Fricker OAM, a founding member of the Burnside Hospital Foundation. The Brian Fricker Oncology Centre at Burnside Hospital was officially launched in March 2005, and now offers improved comfort and privacy for cancer patients and their families and friends.
• The Burnside Hospital Development Appeal in 2000-2002 which raised $1.5 million to help the hospital fund a major redevelopment that now enables it to meet the challenges of providing excellent health care for the community in the 21st century.

Right now, it is raising funds to assist the hospital to purchase vital medical and surgical equipment, to help ensure that patients at Burnside – including new born babies - continue to receive the best possible care.

The continuing success of the Burnside Hospital Foundation plays a vital role in the continuing success of the Burnside War Memorial Hospital. Many people in the community share its vision, and support it in a very practical way by donating to the Foundation, attending special events, or purchasing fundraising merchandise. Bequests to the Burnside Hospital Foundation can also provide a significant form of support.

Donating

Donating directly to the Burnside Hospital Foundation is the simplest and most effective way to show your support. The Foundation is an endorsed Deductible Gift Recipient by the Australian Taxation Office, which means that donations of $2.00 or more are fully income tax deductible. Supporters also receive a regular newsletter to keep them in touch with happenings at the hospital, and the latest on the activities of the Foundation.

The Board of the Foundation and the Board of the Hospital sometimes choose to recognise major gifts or bequests to the Foundation by the naming of a piece of equipment, or a room or area of the hospital. Visitors to the hospital will see many signs recognising the generosity of the Foundation’s supporters throughout the building.

Five Star Supporters of the Burnside Hospital Foundation
The Burnside Hospital Foundation also recognises regular donors through the Five Star Supporters programme, launched in 2006. Individuals and businesses who donate more than $100 in any one calendar year automatically become Five Star Supporters of the Burnside Hospital Foundation, with five different membership levels ranging from Bronze to Platinum, depending on the amount given each year.

Full details on becoming a Five Star Supporter of the Foundation are in the brochure which you can download right here – Burnside Hospital Foundation Five Star Supporters; or call the Burnside Hospital Foundation office on 8202 7248 to have a copy mailed to you.

Bequests

A bequest to the Foundation – giving a gift from your estate through your will - can be a very powerful way to help the foundation’s work. For many people a bequest is a way of making a more significant gift than may have been possible during their lifetime.

>> For more information about making a bequest to the Burnside Hospital Foundation, please click here.

Special Events

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The Burnside Hospital Foundation holds special events from time to time which support its fundraising for the hospital.

The most recent was its 10th Anniversary Celebration luncheon, held on Sunday June 21st at the Robin Hood Hotel. A sold-out crowd of more than 100 people joined in the fun for a very long lunch, on the shortest day of the year.

A highlight of the day was the presentation of our first Life Memberships, to T P (Peter) Fowler, and to W T (Bill) Cooper OAM.

Thomas Peter Fowler - known as Peter – is the person we acknowledge as the behind the scenes founder of the Burnside Hospital Foundation.
Peter served as a Member of the Board of Governors of the Burnside War Memorial Hospital Inc for 15 years from October 1980 until September 1995, taking on the role of Deputy Chairman from 1982 to 1995, and was Chairman of Finance for most of his term. He attended the first meeting of the steering committee to investigate the formation of a foundation to benefit the hospital in January 1997, and assisted in the development of the constitution.
Peter Fowler became the foundation’s first Chairman when it was incorporated in July 1998, and his personal support of the Burnside Hospital Development Appeal is recognised on the Founding Board of Subscribing Donors as a Member.
Peter held the position of Chairman of the Foundation until retiring from the board at the 2007 AGM, at which time the board unanimously voted to award him Life Membership.
Peter was suddenly taken from his family and his community on October 28th 2008 year, leaving behind his wife Cynthia, and three daughters – Rachel, Caroline and Bronwyn.

William Thomas Cooper – known as Bill - is well known to many South Australians as the Managing Director of Cooper’s Brewery from 1977 until retiring in 2002.
Bill Cooper attended the very first steering committee meeting for the Burnside Hospital Foundation in January 1997 and he has been a staunch supporter ever since – Deputy Chairman of the Foundation from its incorporation until November 2006, and a board member 06-07. Bill was also Deputy Chair of the Burnside Hospital Development Appeal from 2000-2002.
Coopers Brewery became a Benefactor on the Founding Board of Subscribing Donors to the Burnside Hospital Development Appeal in 2000; Bill and his wife Jo are both Associate Members on the Founding Board of Subscribing Donors. The support of the Coopers is also recognized with the naming of the Cooper Family Lounge in the hospital’s Maternity Unit
Bill retired from the Foundation’s board at its 2007 AGM and the board unanimously voted to award him life membership.

The guests at the luncheon enjoyed some fine food and wines, along with a variety of prizes that were given away on the day. One lucky guest won an incredible door prize – a Crown Indulgence Package for 2 people, including flights to Melbourne, limousine transfers, accommodation for 2 nights, spa treatments, and dinner in their choice of Crown’s restaurants. A raffle also helped to raise funds – first prize of a hot lap in one of Murray Walker’s Extreme Machines at next year’s Clipsal 500 attracted plenty of interest!

Thanks must go to all of the sponsors for the day for their generous support.

Funds raised on the day support the Foundation’s current goal of purchasing a new Isolette cot for the hospital, to provide a controlled environment for at-risk newborn babies receiving special care in the Maternity Unit nursery.

Fundraising Merchandise

Throughout the year the foundation sells selected merchandise items to support its work. Every item sold helps the Burnside Hospital Foundation’s fundraising for the hospital.

Entertainment Books are a great way to save money on dining out at fine restaurants, casual cafes, hotels and bistros around Adelaide, with literally hundreds of discount vouchers offering free main courses or other great deals. There are vouchers for movies, sports and other entertainments – savings on accommodation locally and interstate – and even discounts available on supermarket shopping. The Entertainment Book 2010-11 is due to be released in late April.  You can get more information, or pre-order your copy by calling the Burnside Hospital Foundation office on 8202 7248, or emailing foundation@burnsidehospital.asn.au

Burnie Bear is a very cute and helpful supporter. As many regular supporters know, a new style of bear is on sale each year, ideal for teddy collectors - or anyone who would just like a soft and cuddly bear for themselves or s a gift for someone special. Many visitors to the hospital are captivated by seeing these cute toys on display at the front desk! This year’s bear has only just been released and is proving to be a very popular addition to the range.

Burnie Bear 2010 is golden brown, with curly fur - and a very cute smiling face! The fur is soft and very cuddly, and he wears a smart blue and gold ribbon and a neck tag that doubles as a gift card.

Burnie Bear 2010 is $20.00, and he is available from the hospital’s front desk any day between 7 am and 10pm.

To make a donation to the Burnside Hospital Foundation, to join our newsletter mailing list, or if you would like more information about our merchandise, send an email to foundation@burnsidehospital.asn.au with your contact details and the Foundation’s Executive Officer will contact you. We accept all major credit cards for donations or purchases.

Burnside Hospital Foundation office hours

The Burnside Hospital Foundation office is staffed part-time, on Tuesday and Friday afternoons.  At other times, please leave a message by phone on 8202 7248 - and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

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