Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation Receives $250K Gift from Arnie J. Charbonneau Foundation

October 3, 2022

The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (CRHF) today announced a $250,000 gift from Arnie J. Charbonneau Foundation. This remarkable gift will have a vital impact on healthcare services that are needed in our community, providing funding for state-of-the art equipment and specialized programs.

“We are so grateful to the Arnie J. Charbonneau Foundation for this gift, which will be felt long into the future to ensure southern Albertans have access to the best available care, close to home,” said Allan Bartolcic, Executive Director of the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation. “The donation comes at a pivotal time and will be put to immediate use to meet the current and emergent healthcare needs of our community.”
 
Media Contact:
Allan Bartolcic, Executive Director
Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation
(403) 388-6001
allan.bartolcic@ahs.ca
 
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. For more information, visit https://crhfoundation.ca/
 

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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.

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