Tauranga Hospital Adolescent Lounge Almost Complete

Tauranga Hospital Adolescent Lounge Almost Complete Thanks to Bayfair Shoppers and Retailers’ Generosity

There will be no space left unfilled by the time the new adolescent lounge opens at Tauranga Hospital in June. Through donations and support from Bayfair shoppers and retailers, the purchase of a substantial amount of new equipment for the lounge has been made possible. Tauranga Hospital’s adolescent lounge will be the first of two to be complete in the Bay of Plenty, with Whakatane Hospital’s adolescent room to follow as a long term project.

“We would like to thank Bayfair shoppers for their wonderful generosity that has helped bring this room to fruition,” says Tauranga Hospital play specialist Debbie McDougall. “The funds raised have been invaluable, providing a dedicated area and equipment that we would ordinarily be unable to supply. We will now be able accommodate this specific and often overlooked group by meeting their unique requirements and needs.”

The funds raised through gift-wrapping donations and Scene to Believe photo packages have gone towards purchasing furniture including chairs, cushions, ottomans and a large activity table. Other items include 50 books, more than 35 art and craft items, a laptop, digital camera, stereo, personal DVD players and cooking appliances.

“The team at Bayfair is delighted with the flood of donations received and would like to thank shoppers for showing their support,” says Bayfair marketing manager Nina Rivett. “We would also like to thank Bayfair retailers Farmers, JB Hi-Fi and Whitcoulls for their generosity and assistance in helping to select the equipment for the adolescent lounge. The donations received were able to be spread a lot further thanks to the support of these retailers.”

Ms McDougall said hospital treatments can be stressful for children and young people, and the new equipment will assist in reducing their anxiety and stress. “It will enhance their wellbeing, recovery and ability to cope positively with hospitalisation.”

About Bayfair Shopping Centre

More than 90 of the Bay’s best stores are conveniently located under one roof, with seven-day opening and two late nights to accommodate busy lifestyles. Large-format stores include Farmers, K-Mart, Countdown and Woolworths. Bayfair provides a full range of services for customers, including parents’ room, wheelchairs, strollers and kiddy karts. We also have free interior and exterior parking for over 1600 vehicles.

Bayfair is committed to the local environment and is a strong supporter of the Paper4trees project, which rewards schools and pre-schools in the local area with native trees for their recycling efforts.

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