THE Pink Ladies Auxiliary’s five decades of help at Frankston Hospital is being celebrated this national volunteer week.
The Pink Ladies Auxiliary is Frankston Hospital’s longest running volunteer group. They have been raising money for the hospital since 1968.
The president of the volunteer group, Carole Thwaites, said she first joined in 2015 because she “likes to be busy”.
“There’s always something going on. I had about three months at home after retiring and I couldn’t stand it. Volunteering and being around people help to keep me focused,” she said.
“The most enjoyable part of my role is meeting people. Whether that be someone who needs help finding their way or someone coming to buy something from our Pink Ladies kiosk. Every day is rewarding.”
The Pink Ladies Auxiliary has raised more than $10 million for Peninsula Health since its inception. Thwaites said “we are very proud of what we have achieved. It is great having our kiosk open again, as it was a challenge finding ways to raise funds during COVID-19 lockdowns.”
National volunteer week runs from 15 May to 21 May. To get involved with the Pink Ladies Auxiliary, or enquire about other volunteer roles at the hospital, contact volunteer program manager Helen Wilson on 9784 2674.