12/06/2026
There is a moment in every health journey that feels heavier than the rest.
It is not the diagnosis.
It is the waiting.
Waiting for answers.
Waiting for clarity.
Waiting for certainty.
For Australian Army Major Hugo Toovey, that waiting is something he knows too well.
At 21, in peak physical condition during military training, a small lump led to a diagnosis of testicular cancer and the start of treatment he never expected.
Just when life began to stabilise, symptoms returned. More scans. A second diagnosis - bowel cancer.
This time, Hugo acted quickly. And that decision made all the difference.
Now a husband and father, Hugo has spent years moving through treatment and recovery, becoming deeply familiar with the uncertainty between scans, symptoms and answers.
Because in those moments, trust matters.
Trust in the clinicians.
And trust in the imaging that helps them see what the human eye cannot.
At St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney we see this every day.
Medical imaging sits behind almost every diagnosis and treatment decision. It turns uncertainty into clarity and gives people the answers they are waiting for.
As Hugo puts it, “When doctors can see clearly, they can act quickly. And that makes all the difference.”
Today, we are asking for your help to raise $345,000 to upgrade essential fluoroscopy equipment at St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney.
Fluoroscopy is live imaging that allows doctors to see inside the body in real time helping detect serious conditions and guide treatment with precision.
Faster answers.
Fewer delays.
Safer care when time matters most.
Because behind every scan is someone waiting for certainty.
With your support, we can give more patients those answers sooner. When it matters most.
Help us reach out target of $345,000 before 30 June - visit https://www.supportstvincents.com.au/about-us/our-stories/help-st-vincents-save-lives-through-advanced-medical-imaging/
