When your child is injured or unwell and in need of immediate medical attention it can be distressing for both the parent and the little one who is trying to comprehend everything that is happening around them.
The bright lights of the hospital, the doctors and nurses rushing back and forth, and the often-long waits can be quite exhausting for young ones.
Fortunately, at our local regional hospitals we are blessed with deeply caring hospital staff and a friendly atmosphere which makes everything more bearable.
The situation is also made so much better when the Cuddle Buddies come out to play!
Hand-crafted by the talented social group participants at Whitsunday Leisure Activity Centre, these little cuddly toys are donated to the hospital and then offered to little ones when they need it most.
“They are for the children that come into the Emergency Room, they get a little Cuddle Buddy that they can take home with them,” explained Jayne Milne, from Whitsunday Leisure Activity Centre.
“The staff hand them out at their own discretion to give kids some comfort.”
For the creators of these cuddly masterpieces, knowing they are appreciated by the young recipients is reward enough for their efforts.
The social group of crafty-crafters meets every Friday at the centre in Proserpine.
So far, 12-13 cuddlees have been made and they are all cuddly replicas of different animals.
The Cuddle Buddies are donated to Proserpine Hospital. Photo supplied
