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Bingo! UHA party gets the numbers

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Dec 14, 2021

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Nambucca United Hospital Auxiliary (UHA) members attended their Christmas luncheon at Nambucca RSL Club today, in a celebration of friendship and their remarkable support of Macksville District Hospital.

The volunteers host the highly successful UHA Bingo at the club every Wednesday, raising thousands of dollars to purchase medical equipment and patient comfort items every year for their beloved hospital.

The luncheon attracted 40 UHA members and bingo supporters, including an array of colourfully dressed Christmas characters, as well the UHA’s North Eastern Regional Representative, Dee Hunter, and Mid North Coast Local Health District representative, Sharon Fuller.

The group’s president, Michelle O’Keefe, thanked her committee for their hard work during 2021.

“Without you, we simply couldn’t do what we do. The effort you make is amazing. Thank you. I love you all to bits,” Ms O’Keefe said.

“And thank you to our bingo patrons for buying tickets. The funds raised go to the hospital to purchase equipment such as a $13,000 trauma bed [expected to arrive later this month] and a $7500 portable, high-resolution monitor used for endoscopes. Without the bingo and the raffles, none of this could be bought for the hospital.”

Ms O’keefe also expressed her gratitude to Nambucca RSL Club.

“The club and staff do a lot for us; a lot of behind-the-scenes things. The club is fantastic.”

Mrs Fuller and Ms Hunter also took the opportunity to thank the UHA branch and its supporters for their hard work and commitment.

“Macksville Hospital is so grateful for everything you do to support our patients and staff,” Mrs Fuller said.

“Your hard work is absolutely appreciated, and it makes a difference.”

Ms Hunter thanked Michelle for taking on the role of president this year, and thanked her predecessor Maureen Novis, as well as other members of the executive committee, including long-standing treasurer Keith Parkin.

For more images from the Nambucca UHA Christmas party, click on the photo below and scroll through the images.

: Nambucca UHA executive committee members (front) President Michelle O’Keefe, Assistant Treasurer Jo Parsons, Treasurer Keith Parkin, Margaret Fitch, (back) Maureen Novis, Secretary Patty Barns, UHA Regional Representative Dee Hunter and Rita Hill.

: Rita Hill and Patty Barns take a well-earned rest for UHA committee work and focus on friendship and laughter at the Nambucca branch’s Christmas party.

: Assistant Secretary Judi Belbin enjoying her Christmas pav.