Local mother of two, Melissa Tatterson, says she is looking forward to sharing her gratitude when team members from The Alfred Foundation visit from Melbourne later this month.
Melissa was busy raising two sons under four in 2014 when she suffered an aneurysm and was rushed to Sale Hospital before being transferred by helicopter to The Alfred.
Not expected to survive the trip, Ms Tatterson beat the odds and spent more than four months in Melbourne under the care of Alfred Health. First, she spent time in the intensive care unit at The Alfred before transferring to Caulfield Hospital for rehabilitation.
“My memory of the treatment that saved me is limited, but one thing I know for sure is that without the lifesaving care that I received at The Alfred, my boys would have grown up without a mum,” Ms Tatterson said.
The support of the local community humbles the Alfred Foundation, and their Gippsland travels will be the first of many tours of gratitude, connecting with supporters like Melissa all over Victoria, whose lives have been changed for the better forever.
Since Melissa’s experience, Central Gippsland Health has enhanced its neurology service through collaboration with Alfred Health.
If you’d like to know more about how you can assist The Alfred to continue to be there for our community, reach out to The Alfred Foundation on 03) 9076 3222.
