As a community visitor providing companionship to Harbour Hospice patients, Nancy believes she receives far more than she gives.
Volunteer Profile: Bob Wainhouse, Day Programme Entertainer
Patients who attend day programmes at North Shore and Hibiscus House enjoy a live concert of popular songs at every session because a friend of Bob’s disliked classical music.
Volunteer Profile: Jan Adams, Fundraiser
Jan has been a key organiser of the Kitchen Tour, fashion parades, home and garden tours, garden parties and art shows, all while raising a young family and running her pharmacy in Albany.
John’s legacy of giving
Long-serving volunteer and all-round great guy John Wilson passed away in September. We remember him with fondness for all he did for Harbour Hospice.
Rewarding volunteers for years of service
Volunteers have been receiving their long-service awards in a series of small gatherings at the shops and community sites
Hospice visionary leaves a Christmas legacy
The Hospice Trees of Remembrance located throughout the community’s shopping hubs have special significance this year.
Being far from family inspires contribution to community
Sue organises the Asian Food and Culture Festival, which raises funds for Hospice, and she belongs to two special groups of Harbour Hospice contributors.
Priority change for garage sale’s ‘Camp Leader’
Since the first Warkworth Garage Sale 21 years ago, Christine Sanderson has been ‘Camp Leader’, chief sorter and saleswoman, rag cutter and deliverer, community liaison and, to many customers, the face of a local institution.
The “Linen Ladies” recycle for good
Rae Taylor and Adeline Cottier, aka, The Linen Ladies, have a bond of friendship and humour which has seen them through over 8 years of volunteering together.
Homemaking skills brought to Hospice
From working in our shops to baking the cake for the opening of Hibiscus Hospice, Carol is always looking for creative new ways that she can help Hospice make a little more money from donations.
