Telethon star Paige McKay opens Perth Children's Hospital garden
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 12:32 · Archive
Eight-year-old Paige McKay, a Telethon star, was the first child to play in Perth Children's Hospital's new Children's Garden.
Eight-year-old Paige McKay, a Telethon star with a rare brain tumour, was given the honour of being the first child to play in Perth Children's Hospital's new Children's Garden. She toured the space with her idol Emma Memma, drawing love hearts together, tackling climbing walls and going on an animal hunt through the structures. 'It's been magical,' Paige said. 'There's no Christmas decorations, but there's Emma Memma so it's just as good.' 'I love the drums and the climbing the most,' she added.
For young patients in the hospital's oncology and burns wards, spending time outdoors is severely limited due to infection risks. A basic garden existed on site but was not suitable for vulnerable children in nearby wards. Construction on the purpose-built playground began in January and is scheduled to officially open in December. The garden prioritises infection prevention and control as it provides a safe space where immunocompromised children can explore outdoors.
Emma Memma reflected on their special morning, saying it was deeply touching to watch Paige enjoy the garden. 'I think because it was a space that she knew, then she wanted to show me the space,' she said. 'She's proud of where she is, and that means a lot because, at the end of the day, it is a hospital.'
How it is being reported
- ‘Magical’ first encounter: Telethon Star Paige McKay explores PCH’s new Children’s Garden with Emma MemmaPaige had the pleasure of giving Emma Memma an exclusive first look at Perth Children’s Hospital’s soon-to-open Children’s Garden.Perth Now · 16 Oct, 12:23
- ‘Magical’ first encounter: Telethon Star Paige McKay explores PCH’s new Children’s Garden with Emma MemmaPaige had the pleasure of giving Emma Memma an exclusive first look at Perth Children’s Hospital’s soon-to-open Children’s Garden.The West Australian · 16 Oct, 12:23
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