Cough Assist Campaign
The Cough Assist Machine is a non-invasive device designed to assist patients with a breathing difficulties or weak chest muscles by enhancing or replacing the natural removal of bronchial secretions via “mechanical insufflation-exsufflation”. The inducement of a slow inhale and rapid exhale airflow encourages natural coughing, yet avoids the potential problems associated with more invasive procedures.Those unable to cough, and accumulated secretions, even from a mild cold, make them prone to complications such as pneumonia and bronchitis. Prolonged congestion has lead to patient suffering episodes of hypoxia and subsequent neurological damage.
The health and wellbeing of patients would be greatly improved by the regular use of the Cough Assist. The device assists patients to inspire and then cough to clear to respiratory tract subsequently avoiding complications. Improving quality of life for patients and helping to prolong their life span at a reduced cost to the community would be a natural consequence of providing access to this device.
MDAWA is able to purchase Cough Assist MI-E for $7,000.00 Australian dollars. Our aim is to provided a unit to each person or family in need. $7,000.00 is a lot of money and we are currently trying to source funding, not an easy venture by any means. If you can help us on our Cough Assist Campaign or know someone who can please contact Brooke Anthony in the MDAWA Office on (08) 9382 2700.
Kids Club
In 2005 The Muscular Dystrophy Association of Western Australia launched The Quokka Kids Club, Teen Club and Quokka Crew, a brand new initiative for kids and teens who have neuromuscular and neurological disorders and related conditions.These debilitating diseases affect each individual differently. Muscular dystrophy weakens their muscles, attacking their bodies until they are robbed of the ability to walk and slowly they loose control of their other muscles.
The Quokka Clubs were initiated because MDA saw a need for these special children and adolescence to have the opportunity to attend and take part in activities that are difficult for them to gain access to.
The Quokka Clubs is a service provided to our members and their families to enable them to take part in every day activities that may be harder for them to organise or gain access to. The Club gives parents, children and teens affected by a neuromuscular disorder the opportunity to support each other and develop valuable friendships.
Activities and excursions such as camps, fishing days, boat trips, picnics, zoo excursions, movies, football games, sport matches, Easter and Christmas celebrations, fun days... and many more exciting opportunities that their hearts desire.
We’ve had lots of fun and exciting activities over the past 2 years and 2007 is set to be even better!
Golf Classic
The 2008 Muscular Dystrophy Association Golf Classic will be held in the beginning of March (date to be advised). We have had two very successful years and the day is always a lot of fun with friendly competition! It will be our third year of holding the Golf Classic and we are on the lookout for new sponsors. If you’re interested in sponsoring opportunities and helping out a great cause please contact Fundraising and Events Manager Brooke Anthony on 9382 2700 or send an email.Charity Auction
The Muscular Dystrophy Association of WA will hold its 35th Annual Charity Auction on Wednesday 5th December 2007, which is kindly run on behalf of our friends at AJ Langford Pty Ltd.If you are able to donate goods/vouchers/services please contact Fundraising and Events Manager Brooke Anthony on 9382 2700 or send her an email. With your assistance we can make this year’s auction bigger and better than ever!
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Muscular Dystrophy Association of WA
Muscular Dystrophy is just one of the many neuromuscular diseases that affect both adults and children.
The Muscular Dystrophy Association of Western Australia has supported the research undertaken at the Institute for 40 years.
Their tireless efforts raising funds are most appreciated.
If you would like to be involved with their fundraising events, be a much needed volunteer, put us in your will or make a donation please contact them on 9346 3955.
Events they are undertaking are:
Kids Club
Golf Classic
Telethon
Cough Assist Campaign
Auction
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