Care from the Heart Day 2025 a Success!

February 14, 2025

The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation Wraps Another Hugely Successful Annual Care from the Heart Radio-a-thon - your Generosity is Transforming Healthcare in Lethbridge!

Lethbridge, AB – February 14, 2024
 
Thanks to your kindness and generosity, $473,804.29 has been raised, far surpassing our goal of $400,000!
 
"Your support ensures that our hospital has the tools and resources needed to provide the best possible care for our community. Thank you for making a lasting difference!"
– Crystal Elliott, Chief Executive Officer
 
We are especially grateful to our generous donors, Bob, Louis and Balog Auction Services, and the entire southern Alberta community for coming together in support of healthcare close to home.
 
A heartfelt thank you also goes out to our amazing partners—B93.3FM, Wild 95-5, 106.7 Rock, KISS 107.7, The Ranch 98.1, and CJOC 94.1—who broadcast live from the Chinook Regional Hospital atrium.

They shared powerful stories from healthcare professionals, administrators, donors, patients, and frontline staff, showcasing the incredible impact you make.
 
Your generosity allows us to bring in cutting-edge equipment, advanced technologies, and medical expertise—ensuring world-class healthcare remains close to home.

Every dollar you give changes lives.
 
To everyone who shared their stories, tuned in, and donated—thank you. This unforgettable day was made possible by you.
 
Together, we are building a healthier future for Lethbridge! ?
 

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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.