Fuel Good Days! September 19
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Fuel Good Days! September 19

 FUEL GOOD DAYS RETURNS IN SUPPORT OF NANAIMO & DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION NANAIMO, BC – September 12, 2023 – After the success of 2022’s event, Mid Island Co-op is again partnering with the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation (NDHF) for Fuel Good Day this September 19th,2023 across the Central Island. Ten cents from every liter…

Estate-Planning Seminar

Estate-Planning Seminar

  Join us for a presentation by Michelle Munro, Fidelity’s Director of Tax & Retirement Research, to learn more about topics such as: • Estate-planning considerations: Learn more about assets in multiple jurisdictions, testamentary trusts, alter ego trusts, estate freezes, as well as probate, U.S. estate tax, and digital estate planning. • Tax-planning considerations: This…

Meet Legacy Donor Cynthia Crawford
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Meet Legacy Donor Cynthia Crawford

Cynthia Crawford is a legacy donor of the Nanaimo District Hospital Foundation. In 2016, while on a cruise, her husband Larry was experiencing shoulder pain, and the GP on board advised them to return home so Larry could receive an MRI. Once home, Larry was diagnosed with Stage 4 Prostate Cancer. His GP attempted to…

Island Savings Partnership
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Island Savings Partnership

ISLAND SAVINGS COMMITS $60,000 TO NANAIMO & DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION IN SUPPORT OF MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS NANAIMO, BC – May 8, 2023 – The Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation (NDHF) and Island Savings, a division of First West Credit Union, are proud to announce a new collaboration to support the mental health care initiatives in…

Lifeline Nanaimo Volunteer Profile: Trevor Cradduck
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Lifeline Nanaimo Volunteer Profile: Trevor Cradduck

After his career as a medical physicist, seeking out an organization like Lifeline Nanaimo felt like a natural transition into retirement for Dr. Trevor Cradduc. “I found myself living in a community where several neighbours were Lifeline clients and I saw a natural fit. As an installer I found great satisfaction in aiding individuals gain…

Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Week Returns
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Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Week Returns

100% Cookie Sales Donated to Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation NANAIMO, BC – Smile Cookie Week is almost here, with the annual campaign taking place from – May 1 – 7. During this week, Tim Hortons chocolate chunk cookies will transform into something incredibly special: Smile Cookies – hand-decorated treats that raise money for local…

Board Member Anu Mayer Advocates for Cancer Care Advancements

Board Member Anu Mayer Advocates for Cancer Care Advancements

NDHF Volunteer Anu Mayer Advocates for Cancer Care for Central Vancouver Island Six months after joining the Hospital Foundation’s volunteer Board of Directors in 2021, Anu Mayer’s daughter Natasha was diagnosed with Lymphoma cancer. Today Anu shares how the need for cancer care here in central Vancouver Island came very close to home for her…

Embracing Equity with Electrical Apprentice Alex Tungate
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Embracing Equity with Electrical Apprentice Alex Tungate

International Women’s Day 2023 – Embracing Equity with Electrical Apprentice Alex Tungate Role: Apprentice Department: Electrical Contractor working on the future NRGH ICU. Who do you primarily work with day to day?  Usually, a Foreman or another Apprentice. It changes all the time. How long have you been in this field?  6 months What is…

Embracing Equity with Safety Coordinator Lisa Corbett
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Embracing Equity with Safety Coordinator Lisa Corbett

International Women’s Day 2023 – Embracing Equity with Safety Coordinator Lisa Corbett Role: Safety Coordinator – Contractor working on future NRGH ICU Department: Construction Field Who do you primarily work with day to day? Ensure compliance being met in all aspects of our job sites. Train and educate workers in safety practices and procedures as…