Shopper’s Drug Mart’s 2009 Tree of Life campaign raised over $2,700 for the Mammography Program at Lloydminster Hospital. Pictured is Darlene Schulz and Kim Shaw, both top leaf sellers in the campaign. Thank you Darlene, Kim, and the team at Shopper’s Drug Mart, for your hard work and generosity!

Lloydminster & District Co-op Marketing Development Manager Leanne Hawes presents a cheque to Kristine Alexander, Marketing & Development Coordinator with LRHF. The proceeds from the 2nd Annual “Cupcakes for the Cause” promotion will help fund priorities in Long Term Care. The Co-Op donated $2 from every 6 pack of holiday cupcakes sold during the month of December. Thank you Lloydminster & District Co-Op for your continued generosity!

The Lori Craven Memorial Ball Tournament was hosted again this year, with a portion of the proceeds going toward “Poke Chests” for the Emergency Department and 3rd Floor of Lloydminster Hospital. The “Poke Chests” are filled with toys and games.  When a child receives a “poke”, or needle, in Lloydminster Hospital, they can select a toy from the Poke Chest. Pictured is Peggy Lamoureux, Emergency Room Nurse, accepting the donation of Poke Chests from some of the Lori Craven Memorial Ball Tournament committee members. Thank you to the Lori Craven Memorial Ball Tournament Committee for their generosity!

Warne Noyce, of Noyce Photography & Design, presents Kristine Alexander, LRHF, with a cheque for the Community Cancer Centre. Noyce Photography generously donated $5 on behalf of the first 50 customers getting their pictures with Santa at the Lloyd Mall on both Friday and Saturday. Thank you to Warne and Nicole Noyce of Noyce Photography for their gift!

Angela Hotchkiss, PNRHA employee, recently hosted a fundraising expo called “To Your Health”. Designed to create awareness about breast cancer and display local home businesses, the expo raised $1450 for Mammography! A huge thank you to all the vendors and participants for making this fundraiser such a success.

Money Mart Does It Again

Donning pink wigs, scarves, and a whole lot of enthusiasm, the staff at Money Mart fundraised through the month of October for Mammography. Pictured is Diana and Kristin, part of the Money Mart team, celebrating their donation to LRHF. Thank you Money Mart for your generosity!

Pink Friday Fundraiser Makes it Big for Mammography!

This summer, in conjunction with the CPCA Chuck wagon Races event, the Lloydminster Exhibition Association decided to host “Pink Friday”- a fundraiser for Lloydminster Region Health Foundation’s mammography fundraising campaign. Selling pink bandanas to a rain-soaked yet enthusiastic crowd, the team of volunteers and staff were able to raise $1,066 for our local mammography program. A huge thank you to all the volunteers, staff, and supporters! You helped make “Pink Friday” a tremendous success, and are helping women across our region!

The Dr. Cooke Extended Care Centre Coffee Nook is Celebrated!

Monday, September 21, 2009 marked the unveiling celebration of the brand new Coffee Nook at Dr. Cooke Extended Care Centre. This community project was made possible through the hard work, dedication, and generosity of several community partners. The Coffee Nook will be enjoyed by residents of the Dr. Cooke Extended Care Centre and their families and friends, and will provide a comfortable, plush, and beautiful place to enjoy a cup of coffee, visit, or relax. Thank you to all those who made this project possible!

Support for local health care is ‘Etched in Ice’, thanks to Common Wealth Centre!

Joel Turcotte, Program Director with the Common Wealth Centre, is thrilled at the success of this year’s Etched in Ice program. LRHF “Leaves” were sold to Common Wealth Centre patrons, and could be named in honour of families, children, or loved ones. The leaves were then frozen into the public skating surface, where they will be viewed by the general public for the rest of the skating year. Thank you to Common Wealth Centre. Your generosity is truly ‘Etched in Ice’!

Lloydminster Lions Club Gives Generously to the Pediatric Diabetes Fund

The Lloydminster Lions Club recently donated $4,000 to the Pediatric Diabetes Fund. Funds were raised through the Can-Tabs program and the Border Bike Rally. Pictured is Lions Club member Ken Tripp, Lloydminster Region Health Foundation’s Donor Relations Manager Renita Jubinville, Lions Club President Brent Smithson, and Lions Club Member Doug Carson. All funds are used to assist families with diabetic children in our community. Thank you to the Lloydminster Lions Club for their generous and continued support!

MJ1 Memorial Golf Tournament Celebrates 5 Strong Years of Making a Difference to Local Health Care

The MJ1 Memorial Golf Tournament, hosted in memory of Mr. Merle James, was another resounding success. This year marked the 5th and final year for the tournament, which has raised over $20,000 for local health care over the past five years. Pictured from left to right is Devin Mielke, tournament organizer, Georgina Altman, Executive Director with LRHF, Mrs. Mabel James, and Heather Mielke, tournament organizer. Thank you to the organizers, tournament sponsors, and golfers. You have truly made a difference in the lives of many through your generosity.

Home Hardware Supports Local Mammography Unit!

Our local Home Hardware Building Centre recently made a very generous contribution to the brand new Mammography Unit at Lloydminster Hospital. Funds were raised through their annual Christmas Gift Wrap program, as well as a special Mother’s Day Gift Card promotion hosted in the store. Pictured is Sarah Rurka, left, manager at Home Hardware, with Kristine Alexander, Marketing and Development Coordinator with Lloydminster Region Health Foundation.

Thank you Home Hardware for donating close to home!

ReMax Does it Again! Pancake Breakfast a Huge Fundraising Success for Mammography!

Fluffy pancakes, sizzling sausages, and scrambled eggs were the breakfast of champions at this year’s second annual ReMax Pancake Breakfast. The fundraiser breakfast selected Lloydminster Region Health Foundation as the charity of choice for this year’s breakfast, and once again, donations were accepted for the brand new Mammography program in Lloydminster Hospital. Through the community’s generosity, over $1,600 was raised for Mammography. Thank you ReMax! Your support is so appreciated!

Lloydminster Ladies Charity Open

This June the Lloydminster Ladies Golf Club hosted their 2nd annual Ladies Charity Open, with the proceeds of the event going to the brand new Mammography program at Lloydminster Hospital. Through a sea of pink, support came through, with the tournament raising $11,643 for Mammography! Thank you to over 100 lady golfers, the Ladies Golf Club executive, and the helpful staff at the Lloydminster & District Golf and Country Club. Your generosity makes such a difference in our community!

Summertime FUN-draising

In July, Claire, Zachary and Candice decided they would put up and iced tea stand. The funds they raised were donated to the Lloydminster Hospital.

What makes this gift extraordinary is that at their young age, they have been entrepreneurs and donors for 4 years! Thank you for being so generous, and for thinking about how you can make a difference to health care in your community. We are so thankful.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39 donation

Lucy Wallace, President of Branch #39 Royal Canadian Legion, along with Karen-Anne Hemmingway, Poppy Chairperson #39 Royal Canadian Legion, present Penny Manners, Development Manager with Lloydminster Region Health Foundation, with a very generous gift. This gift will be used to purchase special equipment for the Transition Unit, located on the second floor of Lloydminster Hospital. The Transition Unit is a very important area of Lloydminster Hospital, as patients spent time recovering from surgery and other procedures in this area before returning to their homes. Thank you to the Royal Canadian Legion for their tremendous generosity!

ATCO Gives Back!

Nick Gelech, South East Region Manager with ATCO Electric, presents $5,000 to Penny Manners, Development Manager with Lloydminster Region Health Foundation. Their generous donation will be used to help fund the brand new Mammography program at Lloydminster Hospital. A huge thank you ATCO for their generosity!

Devon Canada Contributes $100,000 to
“Health First… It’s Everything!” Campaign

The Lloydminster Region Health Foundation (LRHF) is proud to announce Devon Canada Corporation as a “Partner in Caring” of the Lloydminster Region Health Foundation. Devon is pleased to donate $100,000 to the Foundation and will be naming a new Ambulance Bay at the Lloydminster Hospital in support of the Health Foundation’s Health First campaign. Pictured is Doug Moore, Lloydminster District Superintendent with Devon Canada, presenting to Georgina Altman, Executive Director with Lloydminster Region Health Foundation. Thank you to Devon Canada for their amazing generosity!