It’s not every day you receive an invitation to a Masquerade Ball, and it’s even rarer for such a noble cause. We were honored to be invited by the Friends of Palliative Care in Logan, QLD, to join a night of mystery and elegance at the Diggers Services Club, Logan, on June 1st.
Friends of Palliative Care, Logan, is a community charity based in Logan, south of Brisbane, dedicated to supporting patients in need. This Masquerade Ball was part of their fundraising efforts, supported by the local community, businesses, artists, and leaders who believe in making a difference. A key focus of the event was raising funds to digitise the patient experience using virtual reality, a program recently launched by Logan Hospital – Palliative Care with PatientVR as part of Metro South Health QLD. Find out more here.
Friends of Palliative Care Logan Fund Raising Event, Logan with Mobiddiction, PatientVR.
NUM Gillian Myles, the chief orchestrator and host of the event, is no stranger to such impactful initiatives. Gillian, a Clinical Nurse Consultant at Logan Hospital, is a finalist in the ‘Outstanding Achievement by an Individual in Palliative Care’ sector. Gillian and a team of helpers recently transformed Logan’s Palliative Care garden into a wedding wonderland, complete with flowers, champagne, and a wedding cake. An intimate gathering of loved ones and a small group of hospital staff witnessed Per-Olof standing next to 86-year-old Anne’s hospital bed, promising to love her in sickness and in health. You can read about that more here.
NUM Gillian Myles with Mike Vasavada Director of Mobiddiction and PatientVR
Mobiddiction, the creator of the PatientVR Virtual Reality experience, is a proud supporter of Friends of Palliative Care, Logan. Our Director, Mike Vasavada, flew in to support the event despite a Jetstar flight cancellation on the same morning. “It was all made possible because of the good intentions surrounding this event, and I couldn’t miss it for anything,” Mike said.
At the ball, we showcased PatientVR, allowing attendees to experience what patients at Logan Hospital will encounter with the new virtual reality program. Immersing themselves in PatientVR, many patrons discovered the transformative potential of this new technology for the first time.
About Friends of Palliative Care, Logan
Friends of Palliative Care Logan is a community charity based in Logan, south of Brisbane, focussed on ensuring each and every patient can be supported holistically, ensuring the end-of-life journey is one of comfort, dignity, and respect. You can find their Facebook link HERE
