VIDEO Supporters of Bruce Denniston Bone Marrow Society gathered for a plaque unveiling at Powell River General Hospital’s oncology room that they helped fundraise to upgrade.
The ceremony took place Wednesday, March 25, and about 20 people were on hand.
The unveiled plaque will be hung in the room and credits those who contributed to making the idea of the room possible, said Garry Anderson, president of the society. Over the past seven years, close to $30,000 has been fundraised by volunteers of the bone marrow society to pay for upgrades.
The room is designed to provide a more comfortable, home-like atmosphere for patients undertaking their chemotherapy treatments. Improvements include replacing the clinical care recliners with ones which are more comfortable, changing the room’s flooring, painting the walls a warmer colour and hanging some art. Additional seating for friends and family has also been added.
All the cabinets and counters in the room and adjoining bathroom have been upgraded as well as the privacy curtains for each treatment area. Patients in the room now have access to a wireless Internet connection so they can use their devices while they have their treatment. The room also has a number of tablet computers available to help pass the time.
The final phase of the project was completed last year. It will serve as a legacy project for the non-profit and is dedicated to the memory of Jody Rodonets who died from leukaemia at age 21 in 2002.
For more information, readers can view a short video from the event here.
