We are always deeply moved as a team when we receive letters and messages from patients. This lovely letter recently came in from Keith in St George, which he has kindly let us share with you.
"Dear Dr. Rolf,
I wish to thank you for your extraordinary vision in establishing the Heart of Australia service. It is without doubt comparable to the vision of Dr John Flynn, of the Royal Flying Doctor sercice originated by him all those years ago. I am certain that you will be remembered in the same way as Dr Flynn.
I must tell you that Heart of Australia saved my life. Without The Heart Bus, Dr Jilani Latona and his Technician [name unknown], I would have been unable to write this letter.
The consultation I had on Saturday, Agust 18th, led to a referral to Dr. Karl Poon and an appointment set up to see hin on Sunday, September 2nd, at St.Andrew's Private Hospital in Brisbane.
Circumstances changed those arrangements and I was flown urgently to St.Andrew's on Friday, August 24th, for Dr.Karl Poon's attention. The following Friday, August 31st a Tavi operation restored my heart with an Aortic Valve Implantation and five stents to clear blockage all of which were, I believe, 60-70 % in magnitude.
I know that every time in the future, when something causes me to recall the wonderful treatment I received by the incredibly talented professionals, a little prayer, said quietly, will be offered to to God to support the essential lifesaving service you have provided. For the people in the St.George area, it means that Specialists Services are now available without the need to travel long distances.
Please accept my sincere thanks for the untold extension of my life which began because the Heart of Australia bus was in St.George on that beautiful August Saturday.
God bless all of your exceptional professionals and staff. You will never be forgotten! "
It's not too late to secure your tickets for the 2018 Gala Dinner. Come and spend the night with Dr Gomes, the Heart of Australia team, our friends and supporters as we celebrate the accomplishments of the last year and look towards 2019.
Don't miss the opportunity to take a tour of our brand new heart truck, HEART2 which will be on site for the night.
A limited number of tickets are still available. For more information and to purchase your ticket visit www.eventbrite.com.au/e/heart-of-australia-gala-2018-s-tickets-50250552756
Some of our wonderful, fun-filled and dedicated team members were together in Stanthorpe this morning. They were setting up HEART2 to host clinics for a couple of days, and farewelling HEART1, which has started its long journey to Moranbah where it will be hosting clinics on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Don't forget you can find out where we'll be by checking our online timetable. www.heartofaustralia.com/patient-information/timetable/
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