When Community Comes Together, Miracles Happen
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When Community Comes Together, Miracles Happen

December 3rd, 2024, may seem like ages ago, but we at the Foundation remember it vividly as it was such an exciting day. This was our third Giving Tuesday, and we had set an ambitious goal to raise $300,000 to fund four Giraffe Omnibed Legacy incubators. It was an amazing day with an incredible outpouring…

Celebrating the Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary’s Gift
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Celebrating the Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary’s Gift of $60,000 to Support Local Mothers and Babies

For over a century, the Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary has exemplified what it means to be rooted in community and driven by compassion. Since 1912, this vibrant organization has grown from a small group of determined women to a powerhouse of over 250 dedicated volunteers. Each year, they tirelessly give their time, talents, and hearts—raising…

Donor Support Powers Equipment Bursaries for Two Nanaimo Clinics
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Donor Support Powers Equipment Bursaries for Two Nanaimo Clinics

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, this April two Nanaimo-based primary care clinics received $5,000 in forgivable loans to purchase much-needed medical equipment. These bursaries are part of an ongoing initiative led in partnership with the Nanaimo Division of Family Practice to support local clinics and enhance access to primary care in our…

Empowering Local Healthcare: Odlum Brown’s Leadership in Philanthropy
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Empowering Local Healthcare: Odlum Brown’s Leadership in Philanthropy

Presenting Sponsor of Soirée by the Sea, Odlum Brown and Mark Mawhinney, Portfolio Manager champion healthcare innovation for Central Vancouver Island. We are proud to welcome Mark Mawhinney and Odlum Brown as the Presenting Sponsor for our second annual Soirée by the Sea—Nanaimo’s premier seaside event to support advancing healthcare on Central Vancouver Island. At…

Carly Carey
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Choosing Hope and Giving Back

One of the most incredible parts of my role is witnessing the kindness, generosity, and hopefulness of our donors every single day. From the moment I first stepped into the hospital, this has been true. And this spring, we have the privilege of partnering with one of those remarkable individuals—someone facing an incredibly difficult time…

Campaign Launches to Equip Oceanside Health Centre with Vital Signs Monitors to Meet Growing Community Demands
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Campaign Launches to Equip Oceanside Health Centre with Vital Signs Monitors to Meet Growing Community Demands

NANAIMO, BC – March 13, 2025, The Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation (NDHF) has launched a targeted fundraising campaign to purchase 34 vital signs monitors to replace aging and irreparable monitors for Oceanside Health Centre. Oceanside Urgent Care Centre was designed 12 years ago to accommodate 60-80 patients per day. But it’s busier than ever….

Trina Knight, Manager of Perinatal at NRGH
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Donor Tour of the New Birthing Beds at NRGH

On March 11, a group of donors who played an important role in the success of Soirée by the Sea had the opportunity to witness the tangible impact of their generosity. Led by Trina Knight, Manager of Perinatal at NRGH, the donors toured the Perinatal Unit at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) to see firsthand…

Building a Healthier Future: Quality Foods’ Impact on NRGH’s Critical Care
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Building a Healthier Future: Quality Foods’ Impact on NRGH’s Critical Care

This is a series to celebrate the community and individual donors who are making the Critical Care Unit at NRGH possible. At the heart of Vancouver Island’s communities, certain businesses have done more than serve customers—they helped build a better future. One such business like Quality Foods, a homegrown success story that has supported Nanaimo…

New Cutting-Edge Stryker Spy-Phi Technology at NRGH
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New Cutting-Edge Stryker Spy-Phi Technology at NRGH

We are thrilled to announce that our hospital has acquired the Stryker Spy-Phi, a state-of-the-art imaging system that enhances surgical precision and patient outcomes. This technology was made possible through the generous support of donors of the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, whose commitment to advancing patient care continues to make a lasting impact.  The…

High Acuity Unit Construction Update
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High Acuity Unit Construction Update

Tour Highlights Exciting developments are underway at the High Acuity Unit (HAU) of Nanaimo Regional General Hospital! During a recent tour, Jane Marriott, the Clinical Lead for Critical Care, and Bryan Quaife, the Project Lead, shared the incredible progress being made. They highlighted several significant construction milestones that have been achieved, showcasing the team’s hard…