Success Stories – Chilliwack Hospital Foundation https://www.chilliwackhospitalfoundation.com Your Partner in Community Healthcare. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:08:59 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 What a reason to SMILE! https://www.chilliwackhospitalfoundation.com/what-a-reason-to-smile/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:37:14 +0000 https://www.chilliwackhospitalfoundation.com/?p=999

What a reason to SMILE! An amazing community campaign in support of our local hospital!

Ivy and her team at 3 Tim Hortons locations raised over $14,000 during SMILE WEEK for the Chilliwack Hospital Foundation.

When community comes together, incredible things happen. Every Smile Cookie sold was a contribution to the equipment upgrades at our hospital. We feel so incredibly honored to have been chosen to be the recipients of this incredible initiative.

Thank you to Tim Hortons, RBC, Chilliwack Chamber, 89.5 JR Country, and each and every one of you who smiled in support of the Chilliwack Hospital.

]]> Raising a total of $101,200 https://www.chilliwackhospitalfoundation.com/raising-a-total-of-101200/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:26:50 +0000 https://www.chilliwackhospitalfoundation.com/?p=992

Over the last 3 months, Bannister Auto Group Chilliwack donated $100 for every vehicle sold to the @chwk.hospital.foundation —raising a total of $101,200!

That money is going directly toward:
🔹 4K Operating Room Monitor
🔹 Defibrillators
🔹 Blanket Warmers

This life-saving equipment will make a huge impact for patients and care teams right here in our community. Thank you Bannister!

]]> The Giving Campaign https://www.chilliwackhospitalfoundation.com/the-giving-campaign/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:38:33 +0000 https://www.chilliwackhospitalfoundation.com/?p=989 This year’s Gift of Giving Campaign successfully raised funds for a new blanket warmer for the pediatric unit of the Chilliwack Hospital. Comfort and patient care are vital when it comes to recovery and treatment. We know that by providing this specialized equipment we are also providing compassion, improved treatment protocol, and support for the incredible hospital staff.

Thank you for every $5, $50, or $500 that you were able to donate. Our community always steps up in the most generous way. Every donation made through the campaign has a collective impact, every dollar counts. Thank you for your generosity.

]]> Healthcare Hero Chad Robertson https://www.chilliwackhospitalfoundation.com/healthcare-hero-chad-robertson/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:33:50 +0000 https://www.chilliwackhospitalfoundation.com/?p=987 Healthcare Hero!

A transport stretcher for the Intensive Care Unit has been on the wishlist for quite some time, and thanks to the incredible generosity of Chad Robertson, we have been able
to fund this piece of equipment.

When moments matter, the right equipment in place is vital. The addition of this modernized transport stretcher will not only support hospital staff, it will also improve emergency patient care in the ICU.

Improving our hospital one healthcare hero at a time. Thank you for investing in health.

]]> Thank you, Ron Haan https://www.chilliwackhospitalfoundation.com/thank-you-ron-haan/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:30:29 +0000 https://www.chilliwackhospitalfoundation.com/?p=981 On behalf of the Chilliwack Hospital Foundation, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation. Thanks to your support, we were able to purchase much needed medical carts for the Chilliwack General Hospital, an essential tool that directly improves patient care.

These medical carts are more than just equipment; they are a lifeline for our doctors and nurses, helping them efficiently access supplies and provide timely, high quality care to patients.

Your generosity has made a tangible impact, ensuring our healthcare professionals have the resources they need to do their jobs effectively. Donations like yours are vital in strengthening our hospital and enhancing the level of care available in our community. We are incredibly grateful for your commitment to local healthcare
and for making a real difference in the lives of patients and medical staff alike.
Thank you again for your kindness and support. We truly appreciate you.


With gratitude,
Chilliwack Hospital Foundation

]]> A very proud partnership purchase! https://www.chilliwackhospitalfoundation.com/a-very-proud-partnership-purchase/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:47:42 +0000 https://www.chilliwackhospitalfoundation.com/?p=929 Due to the urgency and the need for a pediatric colonoscope, we partnered with the generous Fraser Valley Healthcare Foundation. A special thank you to the Foundation, George Martens, and Reg Esau for facilitating this partnership.

]]> A heartfelt generous donation from Ron Haan and the Haan Charitable Foundation https://www.chilliwackhospitalfoundation.com/a-heartfelt-generous-donation-from-ron-haan-and-the-haan-charitable-foundation/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:45:20 +0000 https://www.chilliwackhospitalfoundation.com/?p=926 We are deeply grateful for the generous donation from Ron Haan and the Haan Charitable Foundation. Ron’s charity graciously donated the funds to purchase a transport ventilator through our Giving Campaign. Our goal was to purchase two of these transport ventilators, an urgent need of the Chilliwack Hospital. This $50,000 donation allowed us to purchase a ventilator outright and deeply impacted our fundraising efforts. Thank you to the Haan Charitable Foundation for this gift. Our community will feel the legacy of your giving for years to come.

]]> Jake’s Construction Ltd’s generosity donation… https://www.chilliwackhospitalfoundation.com/thanks-to-the-generosity-of-jakes-construction-ltd/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:33:22 +0000 https://www.chilliwackhospitalfoundation.com/?p=919 Thanks to the generosity of Jake’s Construction Ltd., the Chilliwack Hospital Foundation was able to facilitate the purchase of a new ultrasound machine.  The doctors and nurses at Chilliwack General Hospital are incredibly grateful for this new piece of equipment. Thank you, Jake’s Construction!

]]> A huge THANK YOU to the Bannister Automotive Group – Chilliwack https://www.chilliwackhospitalfoundation.com/a-huge-thank-you-to-the-bannister-automotive-group-chilliwack/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 20:01:50 +0000 https://www.chilliwackhospitalfoundation.com/?p=910 Thank you, Bannister Automotive Group, for this generous opportunity. $100 from every vehicle sold will go directly to the Hospital Foundation to support the purchase of new equipment. What an amazing fundraising initiative for the Chilliwack Hospital.

]]> Legacy Pacific, Bosa Properties & Avison Young pledge their commitment… https://www.chilliwackhospitalfoundation.com/bosa-properties-thank-you/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:13:34 +0000 https://www.chilliwackhospitalfoundation.com/?p=879

Three prominent local businesses have joined forces in a remarkable show of support for the people of Chilliwack and the hospital that serves them. Bosa Properties recently finalized an acquisition from Legacy Pacific under the guidance of Avision Young. Now the three companies are collectively pledging their commitment to the wellbeing of the community by making a substantial donation to the Chilliwack Hospital Foundation

The donation will be used to purchase cutting-edge medical equipment for the Chilliwack Hospital. The equipment includes:

  1. A Zeiss Callisto eye system for computer assisted eye surgery. People with astigmatism will get eye surgery that is faster and more precise. Up to 750 people will benefit from this new equipment every year.

  2. A Gynnie gynecological stretcher. This will help women in Chilliwack by reducing the wait times for early cervical cancer diagnosis and cure by 75% or more. 

  3. Two new ventilators for the ICU. Approximately 180 people per year require ventilation in the ICU at Chilliwack Hospital. This new equipment will be critical in providing life-saving breathing support to the most seriously ill patients in the hospital.

  4. A new treadmill stress testing system. These systems monitor a person’s heart rhythms as they work progressively harder on a treadmill. It detects life threatening heart disease. This one machine will be used by up to 1500 patients per year.

 

Medical professionals at the Chilliwack Hospital enthusiastically welcome this generous donation.

  • Walter DeBruin, an ophthalmologist, remarked that the Callisto eye system is “definitely an upgrade from before” and “a major step” in improving outcomes.
  • Respiratory therapist Gaurav Kumar added that the new ventilators will make patient care more efficient and safe.

 

This charitable initiative underscores the unwavering commitment of Bosa Properties, Legacy Pacific, and Avision Young to the health and wellbeing of the Chilliwack community. Their generosity will have a profound and lasting impact on the quality of healthcare services available at the Chilliwack Hospital.

Harry Geddes, President of the Chilliwack Hospital Foundation, expressed his gratitude, saying, “This donation exemplifies the spirit of community and compassion. We are deeply thankful to Bosa Properties, Legacy Pacific, and Avision Young for their exceptional support. Together, we are making a significant difference in the lives of the citizens of Chilliwack”.

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