AYAH supporters officially launch the vehicle
Community Drives Support for AYAH Thanks to the generosity of Community Bank Freshwater and the Rotary Club of Manly, the Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice (AYAH) now has an accessible bus. This new addition will provide increased independence and freedom for patients and their families during their stay at the hospice. Local Member for Manly, James Griffin played a key role in securing the donation and has championed the hospice since its early days. “It only took two phone calls, one to Community Bank Freshwater and the other to the Rotary Club of Manly, for them to come up with $100k plus to purchase the bus. That is the sort of community spirit, the effort of rallying together to make something happen, that makes our community so special,” he said. To celebrate the donation, a community event was held at Pilu, Freshwater, where $50,000 was raised for the hospice in addition to the funds for the vehicle. The vehicle has the capacity for two wheelchair patients in addition to seven other accessible seats. Tayia Yates, Service Manager, AYAH said that the bus has made a world of difference. “This accessible bus opens up so many possibilities for our patients and their families. It gives them the freedom to travel, explore, and enjoy the surrounding area during their time with us,” she said. “We are beyond thankful to the community for their support.”
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