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A benefactor with the state at heart

10/09/2004, The Advertiser

The Advertiser
Edition 1 - StateFRI 10 SEP 2004, Page 016
The Advertiser EDITORIAL
A benefactor with the state at heart

ADELAIDE builder Gordon Pickard deserves the highest public praise for his role in providing lifesaving surgical equipment to the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Every dignified society must have benefactors.
Mr Pickard, who has established a special foundation to provide donations to worthwhile community causes, has set an outstanding example.
The donation of the $3 million da Vinci robotic surgical system to the RAH is only the latest gift to the state by the foundation.
Mr Pickard also provided the funding to kick-start the Adelaide United soccer team last season, giving South Australia a competitive team in the national competition.
South Australia has many philanthropists, too numerous to recognise here, who have contributed to the infrastructure of the state.
While the generosity of people like Mr Pickard is to be applauded, it must not minimise the responsibility of the State Government to provide necessary medical equipment and the finest medical care for public hospitals.
If crucial equipment which will demonstrably save lives is required, then the state should find the money, even if other projects and services are sacrificed.
Responsibility for all election comment is taken by The Editor, Melvin Mansell, 121 King William St, Adelaide 5000

Library Heading:  Robots
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Medical instruments and apparatus
BIOG:  PICKARD GORDON WINSTON Section:  OPINION Type:  Leader

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