Christmas Tree Festival

Join us in 2024 for CRHF Annual Christmas Tree Festival | A shimmering spectacle of our community's generosity!

Are you ready to add a little extra sparkle to your holiday season?
The 30th annual Christmas Tree Festival is back and merrier—and brighter—than ever!

This family-friendly festival brings the community together to celebrate the warmth and spirit of Christmas, while shining a light on the importance of supporting critical life-saving healthcare in our community. 

Running from November 19-22, the festival will transform the Lethbridge ENMAX Centre into a shimmering winter wonderland. You and your loved ones will stroll through the twinkling Christmas trees and glimmering wreaths, and enjoy an ice-skating adventure. The glitz continues to shine right until the very end, wrapping up with the fundraising gala and auction. 

Last year’s festival raised more than $170,000 for the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, which directly supports innovative equipment and programming for the Chinook Regional Hospital. 

Kick off the holiday season with warm hearts and twinkling trees—join us for this year’s Christmas Tree Festival!

Christmas Tree Festival: At a glance

Location: ENMAX Centre – 2510 Scenic Dr S, Lethbridge, AB

Free Public Viewings Free Family Night & Skate  Gala and Auction (Tickets $125/each)

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Want to get involved?

Our Christmas Tree Festival would be nothing without our generous donors and our impactful, tireless volunteers and sponsors. 

Here are a few ways you can contribute:

Sponsor: With more than 4,000 attendees each year, gain significant brand exposure with a large, Lethbridge-based audience, while supporting a great cause! Opportunities are limited and sell out fast.

Decorate: Are you an inspired creative? Register to be a Festival Decorator! We supply the trees and stands. You supply the decorations and talent! Spaces are limited and sell out fast.

Attend the Gala: Join us on Wednesday, November 22, for an enchanting evening of exquisite food and entertainment, and your exclusive opportunity to bring a special tree home for the holidays with a winning silent auction bid

Donate a Silent Auction Item: Silent auction items are a valuable part of the Festival and Gala, but space is limited. We thank you for your generosity! 

Volunteer: We are always looking for volunteers! If you would like to volunteer at the Festival, please contact Molly at molly.pletsch@ahs.ca. Thank you for your gift of time!

Donate Funds: As a non-profit organization, the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation relies on the generosity of donors year-round to help further our mission of supporting heathcare in our community 
To donate funds directly to Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, click here.

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors

  



 

 

Director of Development | Open Position

We're currently on the hunt for our new Director of Development!

The Director of Development, working closely with the Leadership Team, will be responsible for cultivating an environment that attracts philanthropic support in line with the Foundation's mission and strategic priorities. 
 
If you or someone you may know fits this role, check out the full job description below:
 
 

Soaring Temperatures in AB!

As most of southern Alberta is under an extreme heat advisory we wanted to remind you of the signs your body will give you when it's time to get out of the sun! 

Click here for information on Heat Exhaustion AND Heat Stroke!

Temperatures are remaining high this week so make sure to keep yourself, your pets, and your loved ones hydrated and cool - for more tips check out the resource below:

Fact Sheet: Staying Healthy in the Heat - Canada.ca

Charitable Donations of Publicly Traded Securities in Kind

Support our hospital foundation with a unique and tax-efficient giving option - donating publicly traded securities in kind.

This form of charitable donation not only helps advance our healthcare mission but also provides significant benefits to you as a donor.

Download the form today! 

CRHF In-Kind Donation Form

Welcome! The purpose of the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation is to raise, receive and to distribute funds for equipment and programs that will enhance patient services and health programs in our community!