IT is not every day a hospital benefits from the kindness of strangers.
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Lourdes Hospital and Community Health Service received a generous donation of $3554.15.
The donation was raised through a fundraiser held in appreciation for the care and support provided to the late Bill Johnson and his family during his stay in Lourdes Hospital.
The donation was raised through a fundraiser concert held at Dubbo RSL Memorial Club featuring local performers and a raffle with prizes donated by local businesses.
A spokesperson for Lourdes said the generosity of all involved in the fundraiser had been most appreciated.
The donation was utilised to purchase sofa beds for families staying overnight with their loved ones. The spokesperson said gesture was "a lovely memorial to Bill Johnson who spent his last days at Lourdes".
