Warm children means less hospital admissions

Sometimes the most effective and beneficial projects just require a bit of thought. In June, Ellerslie Rotary supported Middlemore Foundation’s Jammies in June campaign which is designed to help keep kids warm and decrease the rates of preventable illnesses in children, keeping them out of hospital. Thanks to the tremendous support of The Warehouse at Sylvia Park the club was able to purchase flannelette pyjamas and rubber soled slippers complete with glitter, sequins and all manner of other decorations for 2-14 years old children. In addition, the practical nature of the campaign meant that anyone, not just members were able to buy a pair of pyjamas or slippers and pass them on for the children via the club. The end result was over 237 pairs of flannelette pyjamas and 150 slippers keeping children healthier during winter.