In memory of their son Finnan, Alisa and Oliver Warner-Camplin have donated $20,000 to the RCH Perfusion Department, recognising the crucial role the team has in caring for on our most fragile children.

“Finnan spent most of his short life under the care of the Perfusion Department. Everyone needs to know how important these amazing scientists are to cardiac patients and their families,” Alisa said.

“The RCH Perfusion Department are leading edge, so we know that Finnan received the greatest possible medical care in the world. We just want to help them get better and better,” she said.

The money has been raised through community fundraising following the establishment of Finnan’s Gift Grant in 2011.

This gift will enable the RCH Perfusion Department to develop a new monitor that uses light to determine blood supply and oxygen to the brain, as well as other organs. Until now, this technology has only been available overseas.

“Alisa and Oliver’s vision for Finnan’s Gift is clear; to make a real difference to the lives of other children and families who are faced with congenital heart disease,” said Sue Hunt, Executive Director of the RCH Foundation.

“The RCH is fortunate to have an outstanding workforce that is supported by a generous community. Donations such as Finnan’s Gift Grant really do help our staff provide world-class care,” she said.

Finnan Maximus Camplin-Warner was diagnosed in-utero with congenital heart disease (CHD) in 2011 and passed away at just 10 days old.

The Finnan’s Gift Grant fundraising project was set up by Alisa and Oliver to honour their son and raise awareness for CHD, which is the leading cause of death in young children in Australia.