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2018SilverStar Emergency Services Day Raises $12,500
SilverStar Mountain Resort’s 3rd Annual Emergency Services Day fundraiser for Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation was once again a great success, raising $12,500 for the hospital’s Emergency Department on Saturday, February 17 . Funds were raised through SilverStar’s donation of $20 from every lift ticket sold on the day of the event. Since 2013, SilverStar’s event initiatives have raised $78,700 for the Foundation. “We are grateful…
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2018SilverStar Hosts Emergency Services Day Benefitting VJH Foundation
Join us in the Silver Star Village as we showcase the talent and procedures of our local emergency services and response teams. Watch live repelling demos, learn about avalanche rescue techniques, watch and assist in live firefighting demonstrations from the local SilverStar Fire Hall, and much much more. It’s a great family friendly event for all! Date: Saturday, February 17 Location: SilverStar Village Centre Start…
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2018Shoppers Drug Mart Growing Women’s Health Supports McMurtry-Baerg Cancer Centre
pictured: Connor Holden (Front Store Manager, Downtown), Dave Stefaniak (Manager Polson Mall), Marj Aeichele (Assistant Front Store Manager, Downtown), Chuks Nwosu (Store Owner Downtown), Greg Hamilton (VJH Foundation Treasurer), Ayman Jalloul (Store Owner Polson Mall) The Shoppers Drug Mart annual Growing Women’s Health Campaign raised $7,552 for VJH Foundation with funds being designated to the McMurtry-Baerg Cancer Centre at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Funds were raised at…
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2018Light a Bulb Shines On – Kal’s Naan Stop Raises $6,834 for Campaign
(pictured: Dr. Curtis Mohamed, Light a Bulb Chair/Kal Sidhu/Pratab Sidhu) It was the most successful Light a Bulb in its 30-year history. The annual Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation’s campaign to fund urgently-needed equipment for Vernon Jubilee Hospital has raised nearly $290,000 to purchase a new fleet of endoscopes for the Ambulatory Care Unit. “The community rallied for Light a Bulb like we’ve never seen before,”…
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2018Light a Bulb Campaign Exceeds Goal
The hospital tree is fully lit! Due to the generous spirit of the North Okanagan community, Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation’s 30th Annual Light a Bulb Campaign has raised $275,888 exceeding its $250,000 goal. Businesses, individuals and organizations contributed to the Campaign in amounts of $10 to $40,000. “Every donation we received was vital in making this happen. We want to sincerely thank everyone who contributed…
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2017Light a Bulb at $244,586
Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation’s Light a Bulb Campaign is at 97% of its goal, raising $244,586 towards the $250,000 needed to purchase new endoscopes in the VJH Ambulatory Care Unit. “We are very thankful to have received so many generous donations over the past week, including a gift of $30,000 from Grizzly Curb & Concrete,” said Lisa Westermark, VJH Foundation Executive Director. “The North Okanagan…
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2017Japanese Women’s Association Supports Light a Bulb
Many thanks to the Japanese Women’s Association for donating funds raised from an annual spring chow mein fundraiser and fall bazaar! Janie Crockett and Agnes Sakakibara presented a cheque to VJH Foundation director Kevin Arbuckle.
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2017The Rise Community Association Supports Cancer Care at VJH
Thanks to The Rise Community Association for generously supporting the McMurtry-Baerg Cancer Centre at VJH! President Tony Monk presented a cheque to VJH Foundation Development Assistant Terri Manke.
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2017Starlight Foundation Donates Admit Kits for Kids at VJH
Big thanks to Starlight Foundation and Toys “R” Us for their dedication to helping sick kids! Through ongoing sponsorship from Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us Canada, Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada has provided Admit Kits for sick kids and youth at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Admit Kits are given to families of children admitted to the hospital through the emergency department. The kits can be…
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2017Light a Bulb Campaign at $175,225
With only 10 days until Christmas, Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation’s Light a Bulb Campaign is $75,000 short of its $250,000 goal. “It’s a challenge to raise such a significant amount in a short time, but we are optimistic that our community will once again come through for this important campaign,” said Campaign Chair Dr. Curtis Mohamed. Many businesses, individuals and community groups have contributed to…
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2017Light a Bulb Campaign Surpasses Halfway Mark
Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation’s Light a Bulb Campaign has raised $162,249 towards its $250,000 goal to purchase endoscopes for cancer screening equipment at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. A significant donation from the Armstrong/Spallumcheen Health Care Auxiliary (A/SHA) helped boost the campaign to 65% of needed funds raised. Through proceeds from its Armstrong thrift shop, the Bargain Bin, the Auxiliary was able to contribute $40,000 to Light…
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2017Light a Bulb Campaign Raising Funds for Cancer Screening
Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation’s Light a Bulb Campaign is off to a great start, raising $67,990 towards a goal of $250,000. “We are very thankful to have the generous support of community-minded organizations, businesses and individuals who want the best possible health care for everyone in the North Okanagan,” said 2017 Light a Bulb Campaign Chair Dr. Curtis Mohamed. Light a Bulb is raising funds…