Board of Directors



Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation Board members and staff work hard throughout the year to raise funds and ensure each dollar received is used wisely to enhance patient and health care services in our community.

Each Board member brings their own unique experience and expertise!


 

Board of Directors:

Amber Darroch, Chair

Candace Ford, Vice Chair

Karen Raphael, Past Chair

Bryan Machacek, Finance Chair/Treasurer

Cathy Martin, Chair, Resource Development and Policy Committee

Brian Harrison, Director

Paul Rocca, Director

Mason Sheen, Director

Avice DeKelver, Director

Ethan Cichy, Director

Lisa Huuvenaars, Director

Colin Zieber, AHS Representative

Crystal Elliott, CEO (Ex Officio)

 


We would like to extend our warmest welcome to our newest CRHF board members:

Mason Sheen, Avice DeKelver, Ethan Cichy, Lisa Huuvenaars.

Thank you for joining us in our efforts, we are excited to have you on our team!

 



Interested in becoming a Board Member?!

If you are interested in being on the Board of Directors for the CRH Foundation, we’d love to hear from you!

Please contact info@crhfoundation.ca to learn more and submit your interest.

 


 

 

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.