The facts:
The Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society and Lions Clubs are building a new accommodation
facility on Tainui St, Hamilton (the site of the old Braemar Hospital) for people from
around the region to stay at while they receive treatment for cancer. |[ MORE ]|
ARTISTS
IMPRESSION OF THE NEW CANCER SOCIETY'S LIONS LODGE
The site is
central, spacious, close to the hospital, and has stunning views of the lake. It has been
a hospital since 1924 and this caring tradition will continue. The new Lodge will also
allow increased support services and health promotion activities.
The new 2540 square metre building will have:
• 50 rooms
• 5 family units
• IT facilities
• A lounge and library overlooking the lake
• Therapeutic massage and meeting rooms
It will accommodate around 600 people per year.
The project is expected to be complete December 2010. Watts and Hughes Construction
Waikato/Bay of Plenty Ltd. began construction in January 2010.
The History:
The original Lions Lodge was built on the grounds of the Waikato Hospital and since 1971
has provided free accommodation and meals to thousands of patients throughout the Waikato
and Bay of Plenty receiving treatment at the Waikato Regional Cancer Centre. The building
was owned by the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society and the land by the Waikato DHB. Due
to the DHB’s need for the land in 2007 the Lodge was purchased from the Cancer
Society and the funds from the sale were invested in the old Braemar Hospital site.
The lions Clubs:
Lions Clubs throughout the region have fundraised for the Lodge in past years and they
have pledged their support for this project. In recognition of their support, in 1996 the
Lodge became known as the Lions Cancer Lodge and this recognition will continue at the new
site.
The Cost and Fundraising:
Because the move was anticipated, the Cancer Society covered the cost of purchasing the
site and some building costs; however, the Society needs the public’s help to raise
$4.25 million to cover additional costs of the rebuild and renovation.
The project will cost $14,150,000 – a breakdown (both in building and fundraising
terms) is to the right:
Total amount to fundraise
$4,250,000
Total amount from Cancer
Society
$9,900,000
Total cost
$14,150,000
Total costs for building and
fitting
$8,400,000
Total cost for land and
buildings
$5,750,000
Total cost
$14,150,000
Key
Points:
The Cancer Society’s Lions Lodge unites people in hope and
companionship while away from home.
The Lodge provides free accommodation and meals in a
‘home away from home’ atmosphere for people from throughout the region while
they receive treatment at the Waikato Regional Cancer Centre.
The Cancer Society needs the public’s help to raise $4.25
million to fund this redevelopment.
The new Lodge will be located at the former Braemar
Hospital site on Tainui St, close to Waikato Hospital in a relaxing lakeside setting.
Building started in January 2010 and completion is expected by December 2010.
The new Lodge will provide modern facilities while retaining the
best features of the current Lodge and some new aspects identified from residents’
feedback.
The region needs the new Lodge due to the growing
number of people receiving cancer treatment, thanks to earlier diagnosis and greatly
improved treatment options.
The Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society is a non-profit
organisation that receives no direct financial support from the Government. We are funded
by bequests, donations and fundraising activities.
The new Lodge will be a modern, attractive facility
the community can take pride in.
Lions Clubs in the Waikato/Bay of Plenty region are working
together to support the fundraising.
BRICK
FOR LIFE Help sponsor The New
Cancer Society's Lions Lodge by purchasing a brick. All bricks purchased will be added to
the register that Hamilton Lions Club will collate and keep at the Cancer Lodge. |[ TELL ME MORE ]|
SIR
COLIN MEADS Join our
nation’s most revered All Blacks legend of all time, Sir Colin Meads, along with
Frank Bunce and other special guests, for a gala dinner tribute to a great New Zealander
– and at the same time you will help raise money for the Cancer Society's Lions
Lodge. |[ TELL ME MORE ]|
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