Milestone: Fairfield Hospital Auxiliary celebrated its 30th birthday recently. Picture: Wesley Lonergan
WHEN it comes to dedication to the cause, the Fairfield Hospital Auxiliary, have 30 years of runs on the board.
To mark three decades of volunteer service, the group's 20 members came together for a commemorative morning tea.
Each month the auxiliary holds stalls selling knitted baby goods, toys, secondhand items, cakes and sweets.
The group has raised $26,000. It has been spent on hospital beds and defibrillators.
Over the years the group has also raised funds to buy blood pressure machines, humidicribs and other equipment.
Auxiliary president Christine Storey said she enjoyed the friendships she had made with fellow members and the feeling of doing something worthwhile.
"It's a milestone for us," she said.
"It's a nice feeling to be doing something good. You never know when you'll be in hospital.
"Every little bit helps."
Fairfield Hospital acting general manager Karen Becker said the auxiliary's work and dedication was inspiring.
"Our auxiliary members work tirelessly throughout the year, generously giving their time to support our hospital," Ms Becker said.
"Staff, patients and visitors are extremely grateful for their fund-raising efforts, which help to provide additional equipment to complement and enhance existing services."