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. 

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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Bedside Tables

Surgaical Daycare unit has 15 brand new bedside tables.
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Bedside Storage Tables

The NICU has three new bedside storage tables with charting stations.
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Belmont BUDDY – Lite Fluid Warmer System

Andrea, Patient Care Coordinator in the ICU, displays the Belmont BUDDY - Lite Fluid Warmer System.
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C1 Ventilator

The NICU has acquired a new C1 Ventilator to enhance support for vulnerable infants.
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Sonosite System Portable Ultrasound

Emergency Room RN Jen and Dr. Sibbald introduce us to the new Sonosite System Portable Ultrasound for use in the Emergency Department.
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Telemetry Fetal Monitors

A wireless fetal monitoring system has been added to the Obstetric department at KBRH.
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PlayStation

Harbour House has a new PlayStation to assist patients with decompression & stress.
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