Hospital porters in Ireland raised €20,000 recycling bottles, buying vital oxygen equipment for sick kids.

Hospital porters at Cork University Hospital in Ireland have raised almost €20,000 by recycling over 123,000 plastic bottles and cans. The funds were used to purchase a mobile high-flow oxygen therapy unit for children with respiratory issues like bronchiolitis, pneumonia, and asthma. The initiative, involving three porters all named John, has been praised for its impact on patient care and environmental sustainability.

January 01, 2025
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