– Medication to manage patients’ difficult symptoms (Paracetamol, Lacson Syrup, Gastropect, cough mixture, Brufen)
– Uniforms for 20 permanent staff members: 8 clinical employees, 5 administration employees, and 7 shop assistants
– Windbreakers or jackets for all 22 staff members
– Branded gazebo, flags, banners, tablecloths, and chairs for marketing and fundraising events
– A speaker/sound system for fundraising events, which would eliminate our current hiring costs
– Plastic folding tables for our fundraing events
– A Bluetooth projector for PowerPoint presentations, along with a speaker and compatible laptop, to assist with marketing and the training courses that our hospice nurses regularly present
– A container to convert into a lockable, safe space for storing donated items for sale in the hospice pre-loved shops, as we struggle with space
– An office revamp, including the removal of worn-out carpets and the installation of new flooring throughout our offices and shop
– Improved security, including a sturdy perimeter fence and a remote-operated gate
– A 1-ton double cab bakkie to replace our 20-year-old Mazda Drifter. Our nurses often navigate challenging rural roads, and there are times when vehicles cannot proceed further, so we continue our care journey on foot. A high-clearance vehicle is essential for accessing these areas.