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Meet the children your generous donations support directly—hear their stories, meet their families, and see the impact the Foundation has on these young lives. News and media coverage give us the opportunity to share our stories with the broader community, important for continuing to garner support for those who need it the most. Here we share Foundation news that matters the most to people we support, our generous donors, and the broader WA community.
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New equipment to reduce corneal transplants, grafts at PCH by 50%
PCHF funding gives WA kids in the public health system access to corneal crosslinking for the first time. A new corneal crosslinking machine funded by Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation (PCHF) is set to halve the number of corneal grafts and transplants carried out at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). Used during eye surgery, the corneal crosslinking
Running for a Reason
HBF Run for a Reason – is back on Sunday, 21 May. Meet three of teams pounding the pavement to funds raise for PCHF.
‘Kid Takeover’ at hospital for good cause
Kids step behind the lens to mark the launch of a unique new campaign for PCHF Cricketer Mitch Johnson, former Miss Universe Australia Renae Ayris, West Coast Eagles star Jack Darling and photographer Jarrad Seng were among just some of the famous faces who lined up at PCH to have their portrait taken by some
New 3D scanner set to revolutionise burns care.
PCHF-funded scar scanner generates accurate, 3D ‘scar maps’ in seconds. We’re proud to have funded one of PCH’s newest and most innovative pieces of equipment, a 3D scanner that is set to enhance burns care. The handheld scanner can generate high resolution 3D maps of scars in just seconds, allowing clinicians to better manage kids’
Support PCHF, hop into Big W.
Big W Kingsway, in Perth’s north, recently hosted some very special visitors. Our Autumn Appeal Ambassador Luca (6), her big sister Emmy, mum Brooke and Stitches the Bear dropped by to show their support for Big W’s annual Easter campaign. After meeting members of the Big W team, Luca and her family purchased their bunny
Perth chef to the stars shares a simple, homemade favourite.
He often spends months at a time away from home, but right now, Perth’s Damien Young is winding down after a record-breaking catering stint for one of the biggest names in music. The seasoned chef led the catering efforts for one of the biggest gigs in Australian history, Ed Sheeran’s + – = ÷ x