Care from the Heart Day 2025 a Success!

February 14, 2025

The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation Wraps Another Hugely Successful Annual Care from the Heart Radio-a-thon - your Generosity is Transforming Healthcare in Lethbridge!

Lethbridge, AB – February 14, 2024
 
Thanks to your kindness and generosity, $473,804.29 has been raised, far surpassing our goal of $400,000!
 
"Your support ensures that our hospital has the tools and resources needed to provide the best possible care for our community. Thank you for making a lasting difference!"
– Crystal Elliott, Chief Executive Officer
 
We are especially grateful to our generous donors, Bob, Louis and Balog Auction Services, and the entire southern Alberta community for coming together in support of healthcare close to home.
 
A heartfelt thank you also goes out to our amazing partners—B93.3FM, Wild 95-5, 106.7 Rock, KISS 107.7, The Ranch 98.1, and CJOC 94.1—who broadcast live from the Chinook Regional Hospital atrium.

They shared powerful stories from healthcare professionals, administrators, donors, patients, and frontline staff, showcasing the incredible impact you make.
 
Your generosity allows us to bring in cutting-edge equipment, advanced technologies, and medical expertise—ensuring world-class healthcare remains close to home.

Every dollar you give changes lives.
 
To everyone who shared their stories, tuned in, and donated—thank you. This unforgettable day was made possible by you.
 
Together, we are building a healthier future for Lethbridge! ?
 

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This gift represents another important step forward in the foundation’s $30 million “Bringing Hearts Home” Cardiac Campaign, a transformational initiative running from September 2024 to January 31, 2027. The campaign is designed to ensure that more patients can access leading-edge cardiac care closer to home,

CRHF | 2025 Truck Lottery Winner

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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!
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.