Hector and wife Ana surrounded by the ICU team

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Where the community benefits
23 February 2018
The Alfred is extremely proud to be a partner in the community benefit program run by Ritchies Supermarkets – it means a great deal to us and helps provide vital funds for the hospital. 
A good time to say thank you
25 January 2018
We would like to thank the Brain Injury (Vic) Foundation for their generous support of Alfred Health’s Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Unit.
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Polo for a purpose
17 January 2018
Thank you to The Alfred’s Life Support Committee and all their generous guests for another extraordinary day at the Portsea Polo.
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Continuing a legacy - Margaret Pratt
11 January 2018
A long-time supporter of The Alfred, the Margaret Pratt Foundation dedicated itself to improving the lives of others.
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Strong community support continues for the Burns Unit at The Alfred
13 December 2017
The origins of the Victorian Adult Burns Service are linked with the visionary leadership of John “Jock” Masterton...
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The Alfred Centre 10 years on
5 December 2017
The Alfred Centre celebrated a very special milestone this year: a decade of exceptional patient care.
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Major appeal - Cardiac Centre expansion
27 November 2017
Heart disease is the leading cause of hospitalisation in Victoria, and thanks to your support more people now have a second chance at returning to a healthy life.
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Honouring the greatest gift
27 November 2017
A commemorative stone sculpture gifted to Melbourne as part of a global initiative to remember organ donors and their families has been unveiled at The Alfred.
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The Alfred6Hour Race
25 September 2017
The Alfred6Hour charity mountain bike race has been run and won for 2017. Taking place late September, the event assembled many of Victoria’s most avid mountain bike riders – unified by one, common goal: to raise money to help The Alfred purchase the latest, life-saving equipment.
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Heart of gold
12 June 2017
In July 2014, Connie’s 21-year-old son, Andrew, was diagnosed with PAH. At the time, she had no idea what those three words meant.
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