The evening was a riot of colour and creativity, with guests going all out to channel their inner 70s icons. From a Billy Connolly lookalike (complete with signature wild hair) to a rebellious Johnny Rotten, the outfits were as spectacular as the music. Bell-bottoms, psychedelic prints, and glitter ruled the dance floor as partygoers boogied the night away to the decade’s greatest hits.

But beyond the funky fashion and fantastic fun, the real success of the evening was the incredible generosity of everyone who came along. The funds raised will go a long way in supporting vital medical care at The Duncan Hospital, making a tangible difference in the lives of patients and staff in one of India’s most underserved regions.

A huge thank you to everyone who dressed up, danced, donated, and made the night one to remember including DHCT Trustees Prof Gordon and Jackie Mackay and Dr Graham and Karen Watson and friends and staff and supporters from The Giving Tree in Dunblane who enjoyed the night and who have already raised incredible amounts for our Sponsored Nurses Programme. Your support means the world, and we can’t wait for the next event – who’s ready to do it all again?

We hope you enjoy some of the fabulous fashions from the night!

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This is thanks to a legacy from his late wife, former Soroptimist member, Elspeth Laurie, who sadly died in 2021.

The money will go towards sponsoring two nurses in training at The Duncan Hospital, who could otherwise not afford it. It will help change their lives.

Above: Centre: DHCT Trustee Dr Graham Watson with Mr Bill Laurie and the president of Forth Valley Soroptimist branch – Sarah Patrick.

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Dr. Watson reflected on attending the inauguration of the new Clanton Nursing Academic Block and shared exciting updates on DHCT’s ongoing support—including a special moment meeting nurses sponsored by The Giving Tree. Thanks to their incredible fundraising, two nurses will now receive full training at The Duncan Hospital!

Fellow trustees Karen Watson and Jackie Mackay also joined the evening, and we’re grateful to everyone who continues to support this vital work. Your generosity is changing lives!

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It is a remarkable sign of the skills of the staff there that even in the depths of the worst waves the mortality rate of patients stayed below 20%.

At the time the hospital was struggling to provide enough oxygen and it is partly thanks to you, our marvellous DHCT supporters and our Breath of Life Campaign, that they are now much better placed to deal with any further waves of this virus.

 
With your support they were able to purchase, among other things, an Aero Neb Nebulizer system for the hospital’s existing ventilators; eight Intensive Care Unit beds, plus put in all the oxygen piping to beds on the first and second floors of the hospital. That is a fantastic achievement – so thank you all again.

The huge new oxygen plant arrived (supported by Boeing). It proved to be a challenge initially as it sank into the ground and then the lifting crane got stuck, however, Prabhu tells us it will be up and running soon. Other equipment purchased this year have included more O2 cylinder and a pick-up truck to transport them. 

Indian society unlocked in the summer of ’21 and Prabhu explains that the local population mingled freely with almost none wearing masks or maintaining social distancing. However, the anticipated third wave did not arrive although there were spikes in neighbouring states like Kerala. He tells us that the Indian Government also stepped up its vaccination programme right across the country.

Now, as is the case worldwide, there is the threat of the new Omicron variant however, due in part to you, The Duncan is in a much stronger place should patient numbers rise again.

We wish all staff and patients at The Duncan and our DHCT supporters a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.

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