Just over $A2000 was raised at a 10,000 Toes barbecue fundraiser held last week on the grounds of Sydney Adventist Hospital.
The event was supported by Avondale University, ELIA Wellness, Sanitarium and the San, and was part of 10,000 Toes’ OcTOEber activities.
10,000 Toes Campaign coordinator Pamela Townend said despite the chilly weather, the volunteers all had a lot of fun for a great cause.
“With amputations occurring every 20 minutes in the South Pacific, this fundraising event means we can help another remote clinic in the Pacific,” she said.
“It will help to purchase essential medical equipment and provide lifestyle medicine training for staff at a new clinic located on the small island of Simbo, in the Solomon Islands.”
The fundraising is continuing throughout the month of October. Yesterday, a “Burger Tuesday” event was held at the South Pacific Division headquarters, raising $460. Burger Tuesday will continue for the rest of the month.
The Simbo health clinic is one of four clinics that 10,000 Toes is currently raising funds for. The three other clinics are Kukudu in the Solomon Islands, and Hoiya and Pakasi in Papua New Guinea. The clinics have various needs, including medical equipment, kitchen items and staff training.
To make a donation, visit the “Adopt-a-clinic” page on the 10,000 Toes Campaign website.
