Ambulance Wish WA

symposium

AW symposium

Peppi was delighted to be involved in the first Australian Ambulance Wish Symposium this week. The symposium saw representatives from Ambulance Wish Queensland, Ambulance Wish Western Australia and Victoria’s RFDS Memory Lane join individuals and organisations interested in establishing an Ambulance Wish programme in their respective states. The symposium, which will become a regular event, […]

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matt

Family time

Matt’s wish was to leave his bed at Murdoch Hospice and visit home, where he enjoyed time with family, ate his favourite dumplings and watched the children decorate the Christmas tree. Thanks to volunteers Louise, Vanessa and Gary for accompanying Matt on his wish. The Ambulance Wish Western Australia final wish programme is only made

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kelly

Attend funeral

Kelly’s wish was to leave her bed at Fiona Stanley Hospital to attend her son’s funeral. Thanks to volunteers Louise and Sarah for accompanying Kelly on her wish. Vale Ryan The Ambulance Wish Western Australia final wish programme is only made possible through donations, and so we are extremely grateful to everyone who helps us

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steve

Visit garden

Steve’s wish was to leave his bed at Murdoch Hospice to return home, where he was able to enjoy some time in his garden with family and friends. Thanks to volunteers Susie and Gary for accompanying Steve on his wish. The Ambulance Wish Western Australia final wish programme is only made possible through donations, and

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newsletter

Newsletter

Peppi was overjoyed to send out the first edition of the volunteer newsletter – The Wish Makers. This newsletter, for all Ambulance Wish Western Australia volunteers, provides updates on volunteer education, headquarter construction and recent activities. At Ambulance Wish Western Australia volunteers are the backbone of our organisation, from the management committee to the office

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william

A wedding

William’s wish was to leave his bed at Bethesda Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit to return home to join family and friends at his daughter’s wedding. Thanks to volunteers Amy and Mark for accompanying William on his wish. Congratulations to the newlyweds from all of us at Ambulance Wish WA – may your love be as

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peppi on tv

Peppi on TV

Did you see Peppi on TV last night? For terminally ill patients – visiting family, friends, or sentimental places isn’t always physically possible. But a new charity is helping West Australians fulfill their dying wishes.

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Ian

Visit home

Ian’s wish was to return home for a few hours. Taking time away from his bed at Kalamunda Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit allowed him to enjoy the warm weather on his porch and spend time with his family and friends. Thanks to volunteers Melissa, Vanessa and Gary for accompanying Ian on his wish. The Ambulance

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Kamla

Birthday party

Kamla’s wish was to return home for her son’s 14th birthday party. Taking time away from her bed at Bethesda’s Palliative Care Unit allowed her to enjoy time with her family, her husband’s curry and her son’s birthday cake. Thanks to volunteers Jocelyn, Mark and Stephanie for accompanying Kamla on her wish. The Ambulance Wish

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Steven

Visit Perth

Steven’s wish was to take one last drive around his neighbourhood to experience the fresh air, sunshine and local roads. Taking time away from his bed at Fiona Stanley Hospital also allowed him to enjoy a cup of green tea with his son, who lives in the UK, while looking out over the Swan River.

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