Ambulance Wish WA has published its Annual Report 2022, highlighting the work of the charity during 2020-2021, the first year of fulfilling final wishes. The report was approved at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on the 22 March 2023. The annual report details important information about Ambulance Wish Western Australia and its work over […]
Glenn’s wish was to visit the beach and watch the waves. Last week Glenn was able to leave his bed at Fiona Stanley Hospital to visit Coogee Beach and watch the waves with his friend. Thanks to volunteers Andrew, Erin and Susie for accompanying Glenn on his wish. The Ambulance Wish Western Australia final wish
Nigel’s wish was to visit home and spend time with his family. Last weekend Nigel was able leave his bed at Joondalup Hospital to visit home and spend time with his wife and children, including his daughter who flew in from New Zealand that morning. Thanks to volunteers Elissa, Kylie and Susie for accompanying Nigel
Things don’t always go to plan. S’s wish was to watch the sunset with her young family, but when it became clear she was not well enough to travel with volunteers Andrew, Leanne and Rebecca, Peppi brought the sunset to her instead, delivering images and video so that she could watch from her bed. There
Kay’s wish was to visit home and spend time with her family. This week Kay was able leave her bed at Joondalup Hospital Palliative Care Unit to visit home and have lunch with her husband and children. Thanks to volunteers Amy and Susie for accompanying Kay on her wish. The Ambulance Wish Western Australia final
Mr R’s wish was to visit his home. Mr R and his wife have been extensively renovating their Peppermint Grove family home and this week he was able leave his bed at Bethesda Palliative Care Unit to visit home and see how the building work was progressing. Thanks to volunteers De and Mark for accompanying
Geoff’s wish was to visit Cottesloe Beach with his family. Geoff has always loved going to the beach – especially Cottesloe where he regularly walked, cycled and kayaked. Post exercise he enjoyed a coffee and cinnamon scroll while watching the waves roll in. Geoff, along with his wife and 3 daughters, was recently able to
Jenine’s wish was to visit her mother’s Kalamunda home, including enjoying the sunshine in her garden. Elvis’ – Jenine’s favourite musician – music filled the Wish Ambulance from start to finish, including the descent from the Perth Hills via the Zig Zag Scenic Drive. Jenine is in her 5th year of advanced stage Motor Neurone
First wish of 2023: Dave’s wish was to return home to see his home, cats and family one last time. Dave was brought into St John of God Hospital’s Bendat Cancer Care Centre for a few days treatment and to boost low immunity before embarking on more chemotherapy. He fully expected to be able to
In 2022 Ambulance Wish WA fulfilled 14 final wishes for terminally ill West Australians – that is 14 wishes which would have previously been unfulfilled due to the wish recipients’ mobility or medical requirements. In 2023 we want to increase this number, by at least 50%, but need your help to achieve this goal. If