Giving Through Your Living Will

Such gifts, known as bequests, are important to the Foundation's mission to look after
the hospital's most crucial needs, now and in the future!


Through your will, a legacy can be achieved with:

- A gift of a specific sum of money
- A percentage of an estate
- A gift of a specific property or a particular asset

 

The gift can be unrestricted, allowing the Foundation Board to decide the best use of gift, or you can direct it for a specific program or purpose.


Unrestricted Use - (Sample Will Clause)
"To pay to the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation the sum of $(       )(or percentage share of my estate) to be used for such purposes of the Foundation as its Board of Directors may from time to time determine; and I declare that the receipt issued by the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation shall be sufficient discharge for the same."

Unrestricted Use With Donor-Identified Preferences - (Sample Will Clause)
"To pay to the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation the sum of $……., (or percentage share of my estate) to be used for such purposes of the Foundation as its Board of Directors may from time to time determine, but with priority given to medical equipment in the following program areas 1(          ) 2(          ); and I declare that the receipt issued by the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation shall be sufficient discharge for the same."

Restricted Use - (Sample Will Clause)
"To pay to the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation the sum of $(         )(or percentage share of my estate) to be used for (            ); and I declare that the receipt issued by the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation shall be sufficient discharge for the same."

Restricted Use To Be Set Up As An Endowment - (Sample Will Clause)
"To pay to the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation the sum of $(         )(or percentage share of my estate) to be held in trust and kept invested, and the income from such sum shall be used for (            ); and I declare that the receipt issued by the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation shall be sufficient discharge for the same."



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To learn more about this type of donation please contact us.

 

 

 

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.