Members of Lithgow branch of United Hospital Auxiliary (UHA) have continued on with the tradition of visiting women in hospital and giving a gift on Mothers’ Day.
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Janet Hayden is credited with having started the tradition of gift giving on Mothers’ Day in Australia in 1923.
Janet Hayden lived in Leichhardt and whilst visiting a friend in hospital, Janet was struck by the number of patients who were lonely, ageing mothers.
Janet began a campaign for people to donate presents to give to them. School children and local businesses donated all sorts of goodies to the mothers.
Lithgow UHA members offered beautiful hand-made craft and chocolates, which were well received by lady patients.