Why Give?

Since 1988, the Foundation has raised over $24.9 million to advance healthcare in the Kootenay Boundary. This is how you helped improve our healthcare facilities:

Major Campaigns & Projects

Orthopedic Enhancement Project$750,000 (Goal)In Progress
Columbia View Lodge Garden of Gratitude$200,000 (Goal)In Progress
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

2023/2024 Funding Contributions from Grants: $1,134,381


Past Annual Contributions from Grants

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. 

Hana Table

The Hana table is revolutionizing orthopedic surgeries at KBRH.
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Yoga Class

Thanks to your generosity, we’ve been able to support recreational initiatives like weekly yoga classes at the Daly Pavilion.
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Puzzle Table

The Pediatrics Department now has a puzzle table for young patients to enjoy during their hospital stay.
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Recliners

Three new recliners have been purchased through your donations for use at the Daly Pavilion.
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Breastfeeding Chairs

Two new breastfeeding chairs purchased through your donations for the KBRH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. These chairs offer a comfortable environment for new mothers.
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Sticky Wound Kit

These sticky wounds simulate varying stages of ulcers, abrasions, cuts, and necrotic tissue, and can be placed on simulation models
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LUCAS Lung Chest Compressor Simulator

The LUCAS device is designed to replace a person during CPR, improving the quality of compressions, allowing continuous compressions during transport, and reducing fatigue and ...
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Breast Pump

A new breast pump to assist new moms in our community has been purchased for the Kiro Wellness Centre.
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Pi Driver

Thanks to your generous donations, a Pi Driver drill has been purchased through the Orthopedic Enhancement Project.
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Retractor Sets

Orthopedic surgeons use these Retractors for Anterior Hip Replacements, a new technique introduced to KBRH Orthopedics that allows for one-day discharge
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Bedside Monitors

Bedside monitors significantly enhance KBRH's ability to monitor and care for critically ill and premature newborns.
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Collinear Reduction Clamp

A Collinear Reduction Clamp has been purchased for the Orthopedic Enhancement Project.
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