WoHeLo/QEH Auxiliary Spring Sale

The WoHeLo/QEH Auxiliary will host its three-day spring sale at 144 Dorchester Street in Charlottetown on May 22 from 3–8 pm, May 23 from 10 am–6 pm, and May 24 from 10 am–2 pm.

Last winter’s sale raised $26,177 for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) to use for purchases. All proceeds from the spring sale will fund the purchase of breastfeeding chairs for the NICU and a biliblanket. The NICU encourages parents to spend as much time as possible at their baby’s bedside. These chairs help promote skin-to-skin touch which aids in bonding and establishing breastfeeding. The sales serve many purposes, including allowing donors to clear out gently used clothing in good condition for buyers to enjoy. The clothes are received washed, pressed, and hanger-ready. The buyers always leave the sale feeling like they’ve refreshed their current wardrobe without breaking the bank and helping our youngest, most fragile Islanders at the same time.

At the close of the sale, community groups in need of clothing are invited to collect items free of charge for their clients and residents. Last year, organizers welcomed ER, Mental Health ER, Stroke Care, Physical Medicine, and Social Work from the QEH; the Community Outreach Centre, Park Street House Centre, Trinity United for Coats for Kids, Lacey House, Blooming House, First Impressions, Bibles for Missions, and Gifts from the Heart.

Other interested community groups are welcome to contact @QEHAuxiliary on FB. Follow for updates.