WHEN Teagan Mays’ Moama wedding had to be cancelled in the wake of the coronavirus, she wanted to turn the negative into a positive.
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So rather than asking for a refund for all the grazing platters she had ordered at Fuzion, the Swan Hill woman asked the Echuca café to donate it to a business or organisation that would appreciate it.
“It’s sad that this is impacting on everyone in one way or another, so this was just a small way of making others feel special and appreciated,” she said.
Staff at Fuzion put together several boxes of sweet and savory treats and delivered them to Echuca Regional Health's emergency department, surgical, medical, rehabilitation and midwifery wards last week.
On Teagan's request, they also made and delivered a care package of milk, toilet roll and a grazing box for her uncle.
“We offered to refund her deposit, but she said she didn't want a refund and then paid the outstanding amount, as she wanted to turn something negative into something positive,” café owner Veronica Berg said.
“We agreed to donate it to ERH nurses and doctors who are on the front line.”Teagan said she loved the idea.
“My nan had been a patient there for the last few months since before Christmas,” she said. “The donation was a way to thank all who helped to care for Nan in one way or another, as well as for the work the hospital staff are doing in the current pandemic.
“The package for my uncle was a little housewarming present and belated present for them for my new baby cousin.”
ERH staff were very appreciative of the special delivery.
“It was a lovely gesture and brightened their day,” surgical ward nurse unit manager Kim Ives said.
Rehab ward nurse unit manager Leona Smith said her staff felt extremely privileged and excited, especially with the beautifully packaged biscuits.
“The public support for healthcare workers is amazing and the staff would like to thank the bride for her generous gesture,” she said.
Teagan, who was supposed to be married at Moama on Murray on March 21, is now waiting for the crisis to end before deciding what to do.
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