Helping people affected by cancer
Thanks to the incredible fundraising efforts of our Dry July participants every year, the Dry July Foundation is able to fund projects and programs that improve the comfort and wellbeing of people affected by cancer.
Everything we fund is to benefit cancer patients and their families and carers. We aim to make a difficult time, a little easier for those affected by cancer.
Where the money goes
Information and Support Services
Specialist Cancer Nurses
Wellness Programs
Cancer Centre Improvements
Accommodation and Transport
Comfort and Support Items
Organisations we support
The Dry July Foundation is proud to support numerous cancer organisations across Australia.
Some of the organisations who benefit from our fundraising include:
To see the full list of cancer support organisations we fund, please click here.
iPads for Patient Use at Northern Sydney Cancer Centre
What a hit these have been with our patients! Hundreds of hours of treatment are given in our cancer centre each year, and this last year our patients have been thankful for the opportunity to read, watch videos and stay in touch with their loved ones while receiving treatment.
Chemotherapy Diaries for Barwon Health
Dry July is proud to have funded a pilot at Barwon Health’s Andrew Love Cancer Centre in Geelong for patient chemotherapy diaries.
These booklets contain in depth information on chemotherapy treatment for patients at the centre, as well as key contact information, and individual record keeping pages - so they can travel with patients for quick reference.
Upgrades at Nepean CCC Waiting Area
Nepean Cancer Care Centre used funds from Dry July 2012 to upgrade the facilities in the main waiting area, to compliment the new courtyard renovation (funded by Dry July). This included replacing chairs, installing a new beverage service, bookcase / entertainment area, and aquarium.
Nepean Cancer Care Centre Courtyard
The NCCC in Penrith recently completed renovation of their courtyard area, funded by Dry July 2011. The outdoor area is a place for cancer patients and their families to get some fresh air away from the busy waiting area.
Complete with plenty of seating, a bubbling fountain, and calming vegetation it is a space in which patients can relax peacefully. Prior to refurbishment patients were not able to access this space.
Electric Motorised Buggy
Royal North Shore Hospital purchased a buggy with funds from Dry July 2012. The buggy is driven by a roster of dedicated volunteers and transports cancer patients across the hospital campus to reduce strain on those who are not easily able to walk the distance on their own.
Dry July is proud to have our logo displayed on the buggy.
Patient Area Refurbishments
With funds from 2012 Calvary Mater Hospital refurbished their surgical ward patient lounge area.
Electronic Air Lock Doors for BMT
Dry July funds were used to install electronic air lock doors for ward 5 East (BMT) at Royal Melbourne Hospital. Rigorous infection control measures need to be followed to protect patients in this ward who are highly susceptible to common illnesses.
Blanket Warming Cabinets
A warm blanket can provide comfort during a patient’s treatment and recovery; they can help to relax patients in a busy hospital setting.
Chris Leon from the Mater Foundation in Brisbane says, “The cabinet is important because we use it not only to warm up blankets, but also to warm up heat packs. The heat packs are used to warm up patient’s veins before they insert a cannula or IV. The heat warms the veins, making them more prominent and ensures that staff won’t miss the vein they are targeting, which in turn, makes it more comfortable and painless for the patient.”
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Treatment Chairs
Liverpool Hospital has used Dry July funds for new and replacement treatment chairs for the purpose of improving patient comfort.
Some of these chairs include built-in DVD player mounts. Treatment can sometimes take up to 6 hours and a DVD can provide quite a comfort during these long sessions.