Club President Brian Morgan
said the club raised $15,000 and the Australian Lions Foundation
donated an additional $7500 to the project. "We had money in the
bank and we were looking for something worthwhile to spend it on,"
Club President Brian Morgan said. "It's something that's going to
be of use not just in Box Hill, but for people across Melbourne."
Epworth chief executive Dr Peter Hughes said the donation
was the fIrst of any kind to the hospital. Dr Hughes said the radiology
department was already open for outpatients.
Robin Hunter tries out the chair whilst Gordon Hamilton, Ray Hill and Brian Morgan listen on how the chairs work and benefit the patients. |
Robin Hunter tests out the chair as their use is explained. |
Dr Peter Hughes CEO of Epworth accepts the donation for the chairs from President Brian Morgan. |
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