Why Give?

Since 1988, the Foundation has raised over $29.7 million to advance healthcare in the Kootenay Boundary. This is how you helped improve our healthcare facilities:

Major Campaigns & Projects

Mental Health Matters$2,000,000 (Goal)In Progress
Orthopedic Enhancement Project$1,200,000 2023-2024
Columbia View Lodge Garden of Gratitude$172,0002022-2024
Tier 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit$745,000 2022-2023
Ambulatory Care$1,100,0002021- 2023
Chronic Pain Service $214,230Fall 2020
Emergency Department $1,592,0002018- 2020
Endoscopy$450,0002017- 2018
Elder Care$380,0002016- 2017
Airborne Isolation Room$57,000Spring 2016
Urology$489,0002015- 2016
Critical Care$678,0002013- 2015
Melnychuk Memorial Garden$61,000Spring 2013
Digital Stereotactic Mammography$795,0002011- 2013
Surgical Equipment$200,0002010
Children’s Health Care Initiative$1,140,0002007- 2010
Columbia View Lodge Van$110,0002006- 2007
ENT Equipment$324,0002005- 2006
Mobile MRI$375,0002004
Ambulatory Care$1,100,0002000- 2002
Poplar Ridge Van$102,0001999- 2001

2024/2025 Funding Contributions from Grants: $1,472,788


Past Annual Contributions from Grants

2023/2024 Total Contribution $1,229,854
2022/2023 Total Contribution $833,081
2021/22: Total Contribution $1,064,160
2020/21: Total Contribution $1,334,456                       
2019/20: Total Contribution $810,873
2018/19: Total Contribution $468,684
2017/18: Total Contribution $690,670
2016/17: Total Contribution $558,475
2015/16: Total Contribution $613,210
2014/15: Total Contribution $557,997
2013/14: Total Contribution $958,090
2012/13: Total Contribution $243,765
2011/12: Total Contribution $415,175
2010/11: Total Contribution $1,014,082
2009/10: Total Contribution $829,572
2008/09: Total Contribution $435,538 


Your Impact

Through the help of our community of supporters, we are able to purchase medical equipment, patient care & comfort items, and support staff education, to ensure the best patient care is available for all. Check out how your donations have positively impacted your healthcare teams below. 

TrimanoFortis Support Arm

Enhancing surgical care, the KBRH Operating Room welcomes the TrimanoFortis support arm. Cindy, Manager of Clinical Operations, is pictured with this compact, lightweight device, which ...
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Sofa Set

Harbour House has received a new couch and chairs made possible through donations to the Mental Health Matters Campaign. Karen Wasilenkoff, RPN and Team Lead ...
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BoneFoam positioner

The KBRH Operating Room has received a new piece of equipment—the BoneFoam positioner. Sarah, RN, is pictured with this specialized positioning system, designed with precise ...
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Rongeurs and Cone Retractors

Two essential additions are now supporting care in the KBRH Operating Rooms—bone rongeurs and cone retractors. Connie, LPN, is pictured with these precision instruments, which ...
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Cigarette Lighter

The Daly Pavilion has received a new flameless, battery-powered cigarette lighter made possible by donations to the Mental Health Matters Campaign.⁠ Pictured here with Registered ...
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Vital Signs Monitors

The KBRH Daycare Unit has received two new vital signs monitors to support patient care before and after surgery. Jason, RN, is pictured with one ...
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Orthostep

The Operating Rooms at KBRH now have another brand-new Orthostep thanks to the generosity of our donors. This surgical positioning device, shown by Kari, RN, ...
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Audiometer

Thanks to our generous donors, the Kiro Wellness Centre now has a new audiometer! This essential tool helps assess hearing ability, identify hearing loss, and ...
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Man holding retractors in hospital setting

Hip Retractors

The Operating Rooms at KBRH have 2 new retractor sets thanks to your donations through the Orthopedic Enhancement Project. This vital surgical tool helps surgeons ...
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Pots, Pans & Baking Sheets

The Daly Pavilion has received brand-new pots, pans, and baking sheets thanks to generous donations to the Mental Health Matters Campaign! These new tools will ...
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Roho Mattress

Thanks to your generous donations, Columbia View Lodge now has new ROHO mattresses! These specialized air-filled overlays help prevent and heal pressure injuries. Their interconnected ...
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Cafeteria Chairs

The KBRH Cafeteria has received brand-new chairs, made possible through the KBRH Staff 50/50 Lotto! This refresh has brought a wonderful update to the space ...
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