ACT Health Minister, Katy Gallagher MLA, today launched the “Pennies for PatCH” campaign which aims to raise $50,000 for Paediatrics at the Canberra Hospital (PatCH).
Westpac banks in the ACT and Queanbeyan will support the campaign by aiming to collect one million five cent pieces during the month of June.
“PatCH is grateful for the support shown by Westpac throughout the ACT and Queanbeyan in helping to raise $50,000 for children in hospital. This campaign is a fun way to raise additional funds for what is already a great service,” Ms Gallagher said.
“PatCH delivers an excellent service for the children of the ACT, Queanbeyan and the surrounding region of New South Wales. While Government funding covers the majority of the hospital’s needs, with the support of local businesses and the general public, we are able to provide a quality of service not seen in many public hospitals.”
The community is being encouraged to support the campaign by depositing their five cent pieces in the collection cans at Westpac branches during the month of June in an attempt to eliminate the silver echidna.
“This is a fun community-wide promotion to get rid of those pesky five cent pieces from our pockets and purses and assist in raising funds for PatCH,” Ms Gallagher said.
Westpac Regional General Manager, Julie Elliott, said the bank was pleased to be involved in a community fundraiser for PatCH and hopes it will become an annual event.
