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.
 

 

 

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.