Meet Ali & Fletcher
When four-year-old Fletcher met Santa, he asked for monster trucks, drawing stuff, and more time snuggling his mum, Ali.
For this little Canberra family, Christmas will be spent in hospital. Heartbreakingly, it might be Ali’s last.
For this little Canberra family, Christmas will be spent in hospital. Heartbreakingly, it might be Ali’s last.
Instead of tinsel and festive cheer, Ali’s days will be marked by nurses, medical equipment and quiet hope for just one more good day with her boy.
In August, out of the blue, Ali’s life turned upside down. What she thought was a bad case of food poisoning turned out to be Stage 4 signet ring cell carcinoma, an aggressive and silent gastric cancer.
Thanks to supporters like you, Fletcher and Ali have found the support and care they need in the incredible staff on Wards 10A and 14B at Canberra Hospital.
But there is more we can - and must - do for families facing the unimaginable.
What gift could you give this Christmas?
$25
Therapeutic Programs
Programs like Arts in Health, the Therapeutic Harp Program, wellbeing activities and therapy dogs create small moments of calm in challenging times.
$75
Cuddle Beds
Cuddle beds provide comfort to patients by enabling connection with their loved ones. It allows their family and friends to be close - especially when moments together truly matter.
$155
Groundbreaking Local Research
Funding research that can happen right here in Canberra, that brings hope for earlier diagnosis, better treatment and one day, a cure for rare cancers like Ali’s.
Every gift you give brings light to someone’s darkest day.
At Canberra Hospitals Foundation, we see the impact you can create every day.
Your gift today will help bring care, dignity, and comfort to families spending Christmas in hospital.
Janine & Neil Howes
$106
ROBERT BOGDANOSKI
3h ago
$100
Anonymous
6h ago
$106
Anonymous
1d ago
$12
Rob StanleyTurner
I would just like to thank Dr Phoebe who gave me the greatest care today
1d ago
$106
Michael Harris
In Memory of Margaret Whight and your care for her over the last 12 months
2d ago
$50
Anonymous
2d ago
$27
dominic bogusz
2d ago
$28
Stephen Jay
2d ago
$155
Susan Colwell
Merry Xmas all. Xx
2d ago
$28
Gordon Dobbin
2d ago
$100
Anonymous
2d ago
$106
“Be generous with what you can,
whether it’s money, your time or your care.
It makes a real difference.”
Ali, undergoing treatment for Stage 4 signet ring cell carcinoma
Thank you for your generosity
No one expects to spend Christmas in hospital. Your donation helps patients like Ali receive the care and support they need when it matters most.
Hi, just a big thank you for looking after my husband in ICU, this donation is to show our great for all the hard work put in . 🙏🎄 merry Christmas.❤️