Gosford Family Room Friends

Help keep families close

Each year, hundreds of families with a seriously ill or injured child visit our Gosford Family Room; taking a break from the ward to have a meal, take a shower, or do some washing done – while remaining only a minute away from their sick child’s bedside. 

A hospital stay can become very expensive, putting extra stress on families during an already difficult time. On average our Family Room saves local families $37 a day as well as helping to ease the stresses of having a sick child.

As a 100% community owned and operated charity, we rely on the generosity of our community and Family Room Volunteers to keep providing this vital service for local families.

Join our circle of Family Room Friends and help relieve the burden for local families with a seriously ill or injured child, ensuring they have a safe and welcoming space close to their child’s bedside for years to come. 

A mother and her son are smiling at the camera. The mother is wearing a pink shirt, black framed glasses and has blonde hair. The son also has black framed glasses and is sitting in a wheel chair. He has a hospital band on his right hand and his left hand is in a cast.

Rocco's story

Rocco and his mum, Rachelle, are no strangers to our Ronald McDonald Family Room at Gosford Hospital, frequenting the space while Rocco receives treatment for Spina Bifida.

“Rocco has spent a lot of tine in the hospital; it has been a huge support having the Family Room,” Rachelle said. 

“The kitchen is always stocked ready for us to make food and snacks, tea and coffee are always available.

“The laundry facilities are great – it’s been a big help to be able to do our washing so close to the hospital when we don’t want to leave Rocco – the Family Room really is a home away from home.”

Become a Family Room Friend today and help provide local families, like Rocco’s, a welcoming space close to their child’s bedside.

Become a Gosford Family Room Friend

Join our circle of Family Room Friends and help give families with a seriously ill or injured child a welcoming space close to their child’s bedside.

Benefits for you:
red hand drawn heart shape  Your business logo added to our Circle of Family Room Friends display
red hand drawn heart shape  Family Room plaque to display in your workplace
red hand drawn heart shape  Exclusive use of ‘Proudly Supporting Gosford Family Room Friends’ logo to use on your emails, website or other marketing material

Cost: $5000 for a 12 month partnership

For more information, contact our Gosford Family Room Coordinator – Jenny Abourizk via:
P: 0477 997 097 | E: [email protected]

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