Echuca Regional Health is getting into the spirit of Christmas, with a range of activities happening in the coming weeks.

Public relations officer Sarah Crossman said ERH was looking forward to spreading joy during the festive season.

“ERH is excited to host Christmas activities for our staff, volunteers, patients, residents and their families to enjoy,” she said.

“These activities aim to bring joy, warmth and a sense of community, spreading holiday cheer and support to all involved.”

A mailbox for letters to Santa has been stationed in the foyer of the hospital for the use of all children, whether guests of the hospital or simply trying to reach Santa.

Children can drop by before Monday, December 16 to send their letters and can expect a response from Santa before Christmas Day.

Children will also be in for another treat, with Santa to visit ERH alongside the Bamawm Extension fire truck on Monday, December 16 from 4pm to 5pm.

All community members, family and friends are invited to visit Santa and take photos with him.

Locals can support the hospital while also get something in return by purchasing raffle tickets for either the ERH Mental Health and Wellbeing raffle or the Glanville Village raffle.

The ERH raffle will have 10 prizes up for grabs, including a Mornington Peninsula and Frankston holiday escape package as the top prize.

Tickets are $5 each or three for $10 and can be purchased at the ERH reception or café or online at trybooking.com/1302413

All funds raised will go towards the ERH Mental Health and Wellbeing Fundraiser.

For the Glanville raffle, tickets are $3 each or two for $5, with a huge 20 prizes for everyone to win.

Among the prizes are a $300 Moama Bowling Club voucher and six Paramount vouchers worth $150 as the top prizes.

Glanville Village has also been hard at work making Christmas poinsettias; they can be purchased for $3, or $5 for a larger one.

All funds raised from the raffle and the poinsettias will support Glanville lifestyle activities.

ERH will also be supporting the Echuca Moama Community Projects team with its food and toy drive.

Community members can drop off any toys or food items at the hospital to be collected and later distributed to people doing it tough this Christmas.

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