Lights of Hope 2024


Celebrate your loved ones with our Lights of Hope!

This holiday season, consider a living tribute or memorial gift in the name of your special loved ones.

As we approach the holiday season, many of our hearts and joys rest with those who uplift our lives today, or who have impacted our lives in the past. Our Lights of Hope tradition honours these individuals. 

Running from December 1st to 31st, 2024 we encourgae eveyone and anyone to make a donation in honour of a friend, family member, healthcare worker, or in the memory of someone you hold close to your heart.

With your support, our Lights of Hope will brighten the atrium of the Chinook Regional Hospital, a testament to the spirit of generosity that lives in our community. 

Lights of Hope is one of Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation’s biggest annual fundraisers, raising about $150,000 each year. These donation gifts will benefit the priority needs of the Chinook Regional Hospital, including essential programming, innovative equipment and enhanced healthcare services. 

The impact of these contributions touches countless lives, fosters advancements in patient care, and enables us to address important healthcare needs in our community.

Including the needs of you and your family.

Each donation to Lights of Hope will see a personalized Christmas light ornament placed in the hospital atrium for the month of December, as well as included on the donors list on our website.

Please consider donating to Lights of Hope this holiday season and help us shine a light on our incredible healthcare projects. 



We thank you for your gift, your support and your generosity in this season of giving.



 

Care from the Heart Day 2025 a Success!

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
 
 

Cardiac Gala Raises $644,000 to Bring Hearts Closer to Home

Lethbridge, AB - February 3, 2025 -

The Cardiac Sciences Advisory Cabinet, in partnership with the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, is thrilled to announce that the Bringing Hearts Home Cardiac Gala, held on Saturday, February 1, has raised an astounding $644,000 - exceeding all expectations!

Click here for more!

Charitable Donations Extension | February 28th, 2025

Recently the Government of Canada announced plans to amend the Income Tax Act - this amendment will extend the deadline for tax-deductible donations for the 2024 tax year to February 28, 2025.

This change aims to help donors affected by the four-week Canada Post mail stoppage, ensuring their contributions are processed in time and supporting charities in providing essential services to their communities.


For more check out the following resource: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/12/government-of-canada-announces-extension-of-2024-charitable-donations-to-february-28-2025.html

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.