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Eastern Health’s Stars of Hope Appeal
Spreading Hope: Ringwood Mazda Pledges Support for Eastern Health This Christmas
Ringwood Mazda is proud to support the Eastern Health Foundation’s Stars of Hope Appeal this Christmas, pledging to donate $50 for every car sold and delivered in December to help deliver life-changing care to patients and families across Melbourne’s east.
The Stars of Hope Appeal, running from November through January, invites the community to come together.
Why the Stars of Hope Appeal Matters
As demand for hospital services continues to rise, government funding ensures essential care, but it’s community support that enables Eastern Health to deliver extraordinary care. “Unlike other funding, which is often tied to specific projects, these donations are flexible - they let Eastern Health respond to urgent needs and make the biggest possible impact for those in our care,” says Veronica Lyons, Director of the Eastern Health Foundation.
These donations help fill the gaps where support is most needed, from enhancing patient comfort to enabling innovation that shapes the future of healthcare.
How Your Contribution Helps
Funds raised through the Stars of Hope Appeal support programs and initiatives that make a meaningful difference, including:
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Patient programs like dog therapy that bring comfort, connection, and joy during difficult stays.
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Advanced tools and equipment that give frontline staff what they need to deliver the best possible care.
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Specialist training that equips doctors and nurses with critical, life-saving skills.
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Groundbreaking research that improves treatments and outcomes for generations to come.
Every contribution shines a light of hope for someone in need!
Let Your Kindness Shine
One of the most heartfelt parts of the appeal is the opportunity for donors to place a star on the tree and share a personal message of hope. Here are just some examples of some touching messages:
⭐ “I hope my small donation will put a smile on the face of one patient during Christmas.”
⭐ “We are pensioners… but we give what we can as Eastern Health has cared for us and several of our grandchildren.”
⭐ “Thank you for everything you all do to keep our community healthy and safe.”
These messages reflect the compassion that make the Stars of Hope Appeal so special.
Ringwood Mazda’s Commitment
By purchasing a vehicle from Ringwood Mazda in December 2025, customers not only drive home a new Mazda, they also help deliver critical support to patients, families, and staff across Eastern Health.
This partnership reflects Ringwood Mazda’s ongoing commitment to giving back to the community that supports us year-round. Together, we can help brighten the holidays for those who need it most.
Ringwood Mazda's Toy Drive
Want to make an even bigger impact? We’re also collecting toys and gifts for unwell children in our community. Simply place your donation in the back of the BT-50 in the showroom, and our team will deliver the presents to our local hospital to help bring a little joy this season. Please ensure all toys are new, in their original packaging, and unwrapped.
Donate to the Stars of Hope Appeal Today
Help your community shine a little brighter this Christmas.