29/01/2026
A gift from the heart for Thomas Furlong ward 💙
After spending more than 12 weeks as an inpatient, Paul knows firsthand the comfort, care and compassion found on Thomas Furlong ward — and now he’s giving back in a way that will support other patients during some of their toughest days.
Through St John of God Foundation, Paul has generously donated two recliner chairs to the ward, inspired by his own experience of receiving comfort from a chair once donated by another previous patient.
Paul shared:
“Without your care, compassion and professionalism provided to me during the slightly higher than 12 weeks in two stints as an inpatient, I can confidently say I wouldn’t be here today.
When things were pretty hopeless, you amazing people gave me the motivation to soldier on. I really felt like a burden at times, but without that ability to have an open discussion and feedback I wouldn’t be here.
One of the biggest changes for me was the provision of the recliner chair that had been donated by a previous patient (Ken and family). From the moment it was brought in, it had an immediate positive impact on me… I knew it was something that would benefit other patients.
I can only tip my hat and sing your praises… you are incredible — thank you. You quite literally saved me.”
Paul, we are so grateful — not only for your generous donation, but for sharing your story and for thinking of others walking a similar path. Your gift will bring comfort to many patients and families. 💙
