Hector and wife Ana surrounded by the ICU team

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Jennifer’s gift of hope for the future
26 August 2020
The Alfred is fortunate to be supported by wonderful people just like Jennifer and her brothers. Every gift in Will the hospital receives helps our life-saving work continue and supports the amazing team of compassionate doctors and nurses to care for patients long into the future.
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Gogglebox grandmother’s lifesaving care at The Alfred
26 August 2020
As the loveable Silbery family return to TV screens this week on Gogglebox Australia, Emily Milligan shares the story of her lifesaving treatment at The Alfred.
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Support The Alfred Critical Care Appeal
25 August 2020
While the world grapples with the current COVID-19 pandemic, The Alfred continues to play a significant role in responding to this crisis, working collaboratively to help lead the way in diagnosis, treatment and research. However, even in pandemics critical care for other patients doesn't stop and neither does The Alfred. 
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Host a Virtual Breakfast Party in support of The Alfred Appeal
17 August 2020
For years as part of our Alfred Appeal on Fathers’ Day, The Alfred has hosted a breakfast for hospital staff to say thanks for all they do. This year we wanted to extend the invitation out to everyone in the community to hold their own Virtual Breakfast Party in support of all those who provide critical care at The Alfred, including our dedicated nurses, doctors and other staff! 
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Winter Newsletter 2020
28 July 2020
Welcome to our winter 2020 newsletter showcasing the profound impact your contributions make on the patients, families and communities we serve.
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Transforming Care: Harold’s Story
24 June 2020
In late 2019, Harold Edwards was involved in a severe car accident which saw him airlifted to The Alfred and admitted to our recently expanded Trauma Ward.
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Diver’s close call inspires donation
12 June 2020
Around ten years ago on a brisk Sunday morning, Anita Castan was looking forward to an advanced diving course off Melbourne’s Bass Strait. Just a few hours later she would find herself being airlifted to The Alfred hospital.
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Alfred Foundation Raffle - Support our healthcare workers and win
14 May 2020
Here at The Alfred Foundation, we’ve put together a raffle for a bit of fun and also in support of the continued social distancing measures that remain so important. All funds raised will be directed towards supporting The Alfred’s frontline staff throughout the course of this ongoing pandemic.
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Trio donate their birthdays to The Alfred
20 April 2020
Here at The Alfred Foundation we’d like to shout out our thanks and appreciation to this dream team – Conor, Charlie and Kristian – who donated their birthdays to The Alfred by running an online fundraiser to support The Alfred’s frontline health staff in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Walkathon raises money for The Alfred in memory of dear friend
9 April 2020
In November 2019, for the second time around, a dedicated group of friends organised a walkathon to raise funds for The Alfred in loving memory of their dear friend, Mahima.
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