Wheels for Life donates $100K to Bowral District Hospital for neonatal equipment

More than $100,000 has been raised by Wheels for Life - an initiative that supports local hospitals.

It was established by Wakeling Automotive, and is in partnership with different motor groups, including in Moss Vale.

The initiative was established in the Highlands in 2015, where $25 from every car sold from Moss Vale Motor Group is donated to the cause.

Although the fundraising was slowed dowb during the pandemic, Wheels for Life was relaunched in the region through the donation.

"I's a continual thing," said Wakeling Automotive lead Paul Wakeling.

A cheque for $100,933 was presented to the hospital on October 4.

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Bowral and District Hospital general manager Bradley Warner said the equipment was to "provide safe, quality care to patients in the Southern Highlands".

"This is a special day and we're truly thankful for the Moss Vale Motor Group," he said.

Moss Vale Motor Group dealer principal Brett Wardle collaborated with clinicians to see what was needed.

One piece of equipment that has been purchased is a Panda Warmer, which allows nurses to resucitate babies, monitor their temperatures and oxygen levels.

Another bought was a portable monitor that can track a baby's blood pressure and cardiovascular levels, weigh them to see the appropriate dosage of medication to provide, along with other functions.

The portable nature means the baby can be kept closer to their mothers.

Several monitors will be purchased for the hospital with the donation.

"We're all very happy to have it," said nurse unit manager Angela Davis.

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