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22nd Annual Val Matteotti Italian Open raises over $80,000! August 22, 2017 We are proud to share that this year's Val Matteotti Italian Open raised over $80,000! Many thanks to all of the Val Matteotti Italian Open sponsors, supporters and participants. Since its inception 22 years ago, this premiere golf tournament has raised more than $1,480,000 for the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation. All funds raised at the Val Matteotti Italian Open stay right here at the Chinook Regional Hospital and will be used to fund state-of-the-art healthcare equipment, vital programs and special projects.   Read more...

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Care From The Heart Radio-a-thon February 1, 2017 Our 8th Annual Radiothon took place in the Atrium of the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, February 16, 2017. From 7am until 6pm, our six local radio stations aligned forces with the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation to raise over $234,000. Throughout the day they chattd on air with doctors, nurses, administrators of the hospital, and patients to share personal stories of the impact that donations made to the CRH Foundation have in our community. Read on.... Read more...

24th Annual Christmas Tree Festival Raises Record Breaking $150,000 November 28, 2016 The Christmas Season has officially kicked off with the completion of the 2016 Christmas Tree Festival.  The annual holiday tradition, presented once again by Stringam LLP, raises funds for the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation. Find out more... Read more...

2016 Truck Raffle Winners, Frank & Mary Ann Pavka September 23, 2016 Lethbridge, AB – Friday, September 23 – The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation is delighted to announce the winners of the 2016 Truck Raffle are Frank and Mary Ann Pavka of Lethbridge.  Read more...

2016 TRUCK RAFFLE SOLD OUT! September 15, 2016 The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation proudly launched their 6th Annual Truck Raffle in April and has seen tremendous support. Tickets are $20 each. Proceeds of the Truck Raffle will go to many areas of need in the Chinook Regional Hospital. Find out more.... Read more...

Friendly robot eases fears, pain on pediatric unit April 2, 2016 LETHBRIDGE — A small robot named Chip is proving a big hit with young patients, easing their anxiety and reducing their pain during procedures at Chinook Regional Hospital.   The two-foot-tall, 11-lb. robot – purchased through an $18,000 contribution from the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation’s pediatric fund – can play soccer, give a high-five, tell a story and provide comfort. Controlled by a tablet-based application, Chip can also address children by their names, blink his eyes and follow conversations. Read more...

Care From the Heart Radiothon Surpasses Goal of $230,000! February 12, 2016 The CRH Foundation held its 7th Annual Care From the Heart Radiothon on Thursday, February 11th and is pleased to announce that over $246,000.00 has been raised - surpassing their goal of $230,000.  Read more...

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