Gifts of Life Insurance

By transferring the ownership of a new or existing life insurance policy to the CRH Foundation, you can leverage a significant gift from a relatively small contribution. If you are considering this type of donation, please consult and investment professional.

Insurance is not subject to probate and therefore flows outside of your estate and is not subject to challenge. As with any gift to the Foundation, you can choose which area of the Hospital you would like to benefit.

By naming the charity as owner and beneficiary of the policy, premiums paid by the donor fully qualify for charitable tax receipts. This greatly reduces the after tax cost of making an insurance gift, and reduces the total cost of the gift to a fraction of the value of the eventual gift.

You can donate an existing policy by transferring ownership of the policy to the Foundation, and naming the Foundation as beneficiary. You will be entitled to a charitable receipt for the total cash value of the policy or the Foundation can issue a tax receipt to your estate for the proceeds.
If you have an existing policy that you no longer need, you can have the ownership and beneficiary designation transferred to the CRH Foundation. A tax receipt will immediately be issued for the cash value.
Because a gift of life insurance can result in a significant gift, it is often possible for the Foundation to set it up as an endowment fund, creating a last legacy in the name of the donor or the name of a loved one of the donor's choice.

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.