Pictured at the Chemotherapy Unit at the North Bay Regional Health Centre are from left to right Lisa Randall, Penny Andrews, Andrew Holland, fundraiser organizer, and Tammy Morison, President and CEO of the NBRHC Foundation. Submitted photo.
The purchase of a new chemotherapy infusion pump is in the future as the second and third year Bachelor of Science Nursing students at Nipissing University raised $3,100 during November and December.
That total surpassed last year’s amount by $1,000.
“The goal this year was to raise enough money to purchase a new infusion pump (1 of nearly 30 that will need to be replaced), and with the support of the students and faculty, and the kind generosity of local businesses, we were able to reach that goal”, said Andrew Holland, the fundraiser’s organizer.
The purchase of these new pumps will not only help to provide care to prostate cancer patients, but will benefit a wide range of clients fighting cancer.
“Recognizing the need for this new equipment, we are pleased to be able to make a difference in the health care of our community.”
Infusion pumps are also known as chemotherapy pumps.
When chemotherapy is given through a central line a pump can be attached to give a controlled amount of drugs very slowly into your bloodstream.
If you are staying in hospital for chemotherapy you will have your chemotherapy through a pump that is attached to a drip stand. The drip stand is on wheels so you can walk about with it.
Businesses involved this year included: Modern Autobody, SS Mobile Auto Service, Pine Creek Enterprises Inc, Mattawa Foodland, T. E. Parolin European Auto Sales and Tree Line Acres.
