March 3, 2025
A health emergency two years ago prompted a fundraising campaign which has resulted in several pieces of specialised equipment being donated to Kingaroy Hospital.
In 2023, Hughie – the young son of Aleisha and Mitch Gray – was admitted to hospital with breathing difficulties.
“I noticed during his stay that crucial medical equipment was being moved between patient’s rooms, and I was worried a child would not be able to access the equipment they needed when they needed it most,” Aleisha said.
The pair launched a fundraising campaign through their business, South Burnett Hire and Sales, promising to match any donations up to $5000.
The community rallied to the cause, including the Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary which joined in the fundraising efforts.
All up, an amazing $31,000 was raised, enough to buy four oximeters, two humidifiers and an emergency trolley for babies and children.
The last piece of equipment – which had been on back order – only arrived recently.
During the last school holidays, Hughie and his family visited Kingaroy Hospital to check out the new equipment.
“The humidifiers help a child breathe easier by adding moisture to the air, while an oximeter monitors a patient’s oxygen levels,” Nurse Unit manager Karlie said.
“We are now able to provide better and more timely health care to babies and children following the kind donations from local businesses, organisations and people.”
Aleisha and Mitch want to thank the following businesses and people who contributed a total of $24,000 towards the medical equipment: A. Bowering, Raffin Electrical Contractors, R. Grivell, J. Carey, B. Heiner, Kingaroy Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, J & D Biltoft, PJS Tech Engineering, K. Hession, Kingaroy Office Central, G. Potter, Boots’N Bulldust Inc, S. Knudsen, ATC Consulting Engineers, A. Ramsay, South Burnett Community Hospital Foundation Ltd, G. Greach, J & J Marriott, R. Morris, A. Langford, L. Morrison, C & L Rackemann, S. Wade, R. McNeil and the Trace family.
