Swinging for Charity: Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation’s 25th Annual Val Matteotti Italian Open Returns After Two-Year Absence

May 2, 2022

More than $1.6 million raised for healthcare services in Southern Alberta over the past 25 years. 

After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 25th annual Val Matteotti Italian Open is returning! The event will tee off at a safe distance at the Lethbridge Country Club on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, with all proceeds going to the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation. 
 
To date, the event has raised over $1.6 million for the Foundation, supporting state-of-the-art equipment purchases, special projects, and programs.
  
"After two years of cancellations, we are very excited for the Val Matteotti Italian Open to return," said Allan Bartolcic, Executive Director of the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation. "As we take steps to return to normal, we couldn't be more thankful to our sponsors and participants for their continued support in raising funds for much-needed healthcare services in our community."
 
The Organizing Committee and the Staff and Board of Directors of the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation are committed to fostering a safe tournament environment. To reduce the risk of catching or spreading illness, we ask attendees to be respectful and considerate of the safety protocols implemented at the golf course. We also ask that golfers stay home and send a replacement if they feel sick. 
  
Tournament Details 
  • Date: Wednesday, August 10, 2022
  • Location: Lethbridge Country Club – 101 Country Club Rd, Lethbridge, AB
  • Registration: The playing field for the Open is reserved for sponsors. Click here to select your sponsorship level. Click here to complete the 2022 Sponsorship Form.
For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/3kzkbVo. 
 
About Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation  
The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated exclusively to raising and accepting funds to support the priorities of the Chinook Regional Hospital and Alberta Health Services in Lethbridge and Southern Alberta. 
 
About Val Matteotti Italian Open  
Now in its 25th year, the Val Matteotti Italian Open was inspired by a unique idea…an appreciation for Italian food, a love for golf, and a belief in the importance of giving back to healthcare in our community. Named after prominent philanthropists Val and Flora Matteotti, the event is known as one of the most distinguished and one-of-a-kind golf tournaments offered in Southern Alberta. To date, it has raised over $1.6 million for the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, supporting state-of-the-art equipment purchases, special projects and programs.
 
For more information and media inquiries, please contact: 
Lauren Archibald  
Senior Account Manager 
Alchemy Communications 
(403) 819-9792
lauren@alchemycommunications.ca  

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Southern Alberta Accounting Firm MNP Donates $175,000 to Proposed Cardiac Centre of Excellence

Lethbridge, AB – March 11, 2025:
 
The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (CRHF), on behalf of its Board of Directors and the Cardiac Sciences Advisory Cabinet, is pleased to announce a generous donation commitment of $175,000 from the Lethbridge partners of MNP Canada in support of the Bringing Hearts Home Campaign.
 
“MNP is proud to support the Bringing Hearts Home Campaign as it aligns with our commitment to community well-being,” said David Muryn on behalf of MNP and its partners.. “The opportunity to bring top-tier cardiac care closer to home is important to our firm, our clients, and the broader community. We wholeheartedly endorse the vision for enhanced interventional treatment outlined by Dr. Sayeh Zielke and her colleagues, and we encourage others to contribute to this critical initiative.”
 
The tax-receipt-eligible donation from MNP contributes to the $30 million fundraising campaign, which spans a 30-month period from September 2024 to February 2027.

Click here to read more..
 

Celebrating the Women Around Us | International Women's Day

This International Women's Day (March 8th), we would like to acknowledge the contributions made by amazing women everywhere, especially in our community!

The celebration kicked off early with the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce annual International Women's Day Breakfast at the VisitLethbridge.com Arena allowing some of our staff to enjoy.

Thank you for the opportunity to honor and engage with all of the remarkable women in our region!

Subaru of Lethbridge | Driving Change for Southern Alberta!

A big thank you to Subaru of Lethbridge for partnering with the CRH Foundation last month to Drive For The Heart.

For the full month of February, Subaru made a pledge to donate $25 for each test drive of their new Forrester model - AND $250 from each sale of a Forrester. And the numbers are in!

57 test drives X $25 = $1,425
 
19 Foresters sold X $250 = $4,750
 
Because of Subaru and our WONDERFUL community - $6,175 has been donated to Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation in support of the future Southern Alberta Cardiac Center of Excellence! 
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.