23rd Annual Val Matteotti Italian Open raises over $80,000!

August 16, 2018

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 23 years ago, this premiere golf tournament has raised nearly $1.6 Million dollars 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.

 
 
The success of this tournament  would not be possible without the continued support of Tournament Patron, Flora Matteotti, who sits on the Organizing Committee along with Tournament Founder John Talerico, Founding Organizers Tony Rose and Rocco Suriano, Jason VandenHoek, Executive Director, CRH Foundation and Shonna Lamb, Development Coordinator, CRH Foundation.
 

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Bringing Hearts Home | Awareness Event at The Pin!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Sid Tams and the owners of The Pin in Taber for hosting a wonderful awareness evening in support of the Bringing Hearts Home Campaign!
 
By bringing together community supporters and generously providing supper for all attendees, the evening was made even more special with Dr. Sayeh Zielke sharing an update on the campaign's progress.
 
Events like this are a powerful reminder of how our community comes together to help bring hearts closer to home. 
 
Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to raising awareness for this important cause!

Balog Charity Cattle Auction | Thank You!

We want to extend another big thankyou to Bob Balog, Balog Auctions, and everyone who participated in the annual Balog Charity Cattle Auction Sale last month.
 
Our staff even had the opportunity to watch the auction live and hand out cookies to the wonderful buyers - thank you for all of your support over the years!

Celebrating 30 Years of the Val Matteotti Italian Open: A Legacy of Generosity

Lethbridge, AB – March 20th, 2025

After three decades of generosity, camaraderie, and philanthropy, the Val Matteotti Italian Open proudly celebrates 30 years of impact in support of healthcare in Southern Alberta.

Re-named in honor of Val and Flora Matteotti, esteemed philanthropists who deeply believed in giving back to their community, this one-of-a-kind tournament has been a cornerstone of fundraising for Chinook Regional Hospital.

Since its inception as the Italian Open, the event has raised an astonishing $1.7 million, helping fund state-of-the-art equipment, patient care, and vital healthcare initiatives that improve lives across the region.

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The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation is the leading philanthropic partner for Chinook Regional Hospital and surrounding healthcare facilities. With the support of generous donors, we drive innovation and fund state-of-the-art equipment.