Children at the North West Regional Hospital have received boxes of LEGO, thanks to a partnership between Variety Tasmania and Archie’s 100.
The donation honours seven-year-old Archie “Bear” Green, who died in a boating accident in early 2020.
Archie loved LEGO and his family created Archie’s 100 to celebrate his life and continue his generous spirit.
“Partnering with Variety to deliver LEGO to kids in hospitals is a special way for us to honour his memory and bring a little happiness to families during difficult times,” Damien Green from Archie’s 100 said.
The toys will provide creative distraction for young patients and their families during treatment at the Burnie hospital.
In 2023, the two organisations partnered up to give over 360 LEGO kits to kids at the Launceston General Hospital.
Variety Tasmania CEO Mohammad Aldergham said the partnership shows the power of community support for children and families.
“Play is powerful,” he said.
“For children in hospitals it can reduce stress, support emotional wellbeing and create moments of normal childhood while they are receiving care.”
“Something as simple as LEGO helps children play, imagine and just be kids.”
Through fundraising events throughout the year, Archie’s 100 supports children in hospital and their families during difficult times.
Variety Tasmania supported more than 26,000 children across the state in the past year through programs, grants and community projects.
The charity’s School Breakfast Club has grown from four schools in 2022 to 76 schools now, providing breakfast to nearly 19,000 children every school day.
“We are proud to partner with Archie’s 100 to continue Archie’s legacy and support children here on the worth-west Coast,” Aldergham said.
Each year, Archie’s 100 hosts events to celebrate ‘an incredible life lost too soon’ and embark to make a positive difference for the future.
