‘It just took off like wildfire:’ health foundation fundraiser shatters expectations
A fundraising campaign far exceeded expectations for the Nanaimo District Hospital Foundation in their quest to build a senior-friendly ER at NRGH. (Image Credit: File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
By Ian Holmes
NANAIMO — Despite a languishing economy and competing winter holiday season priorities, mid Islanders stepped up to the plate.
Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation (NDHF) recently capped its two-month long Annual Winter Campaign to fund primary health initiatives, which generated $2.9 million, far beyond the $1.25 million goal.
The campaign funds three causes, including the province’s first Senior Friendly Emergency Unit, to be located adjacent to Nanaimo hospital’s emergency department.
NDHF executive director Barney Ellis-Perry said he was “blown away” by how successful the campaign was.
