The Ayr Health Service has shared their gratitude with the Rotary Club of Ayr following two donations across the last two years totalling $7,000.
Director of Nursing and Facility Manager Tracey Gabiola said the funds will go towards new patient monitoring equipment and thanked one member in particular for her efforts.
“Our community is very fortunate to have the Rotary Club of Ayr support many organisations ,” she said.
“We’re also fortunate to have Amanda (Norton) who’s been an active member in that group for many years and she’s acutely aware of the various items of equipment that we need in our service, so she’s been the conduit between what Rotary can offer, whether it be support for activities or financially.”
Ms Norton works as a Clinical Nurse at Ayr Health Service while filling the role of President with Rotary Club of Ayr, saying money was raised through raffles and the iconic annual Duck Race.
“We need to help our local hospital because we know they need equipment,” she said.
“We’ve definitely had an increase in demand for our services over the past couple of years “added Ms Gabiola.
“Fortunately for us we have organisations such as Rotary who are willing to provide this service to the entire community. “
“These members are volunteers, so we’re always very grateful for any donation.”
Ayr Health Service Clinical Nurse / Rotary Club of Ayr President Amanda Norton and Director of Nursing and Facility Manager Tracey Gabiola. Photo credit: Sam Gillespie