Help us raise $2.9 million for a new SPECT/CT machine for NRGH

I am choosing hope and giving back to my community. Please join me. – Carly Carey

If you or someone you love has ever experienced undiagnosed pain or sickness, you know how debilitating the fear of not knowing what’s wrong can be. The weeks or months spent waiting can be an incredibly emotional and stressful time.

Fundraising for Imaging to diagnose Cancer

Carly’s connection to healthcare in Nanaimo runs deep. She has experienced firsthand how access to medical resources can shape a patient’s journey.

“When I was first diagnosed with lymphoma at 18, everything happened quickly—tests, diagnosis, treatment. But today, it’s different. The healthcare system is stretched.” For a time, like some of you, I didn’t even have a family doctor.

The SPECT/CT machine will help doctors “see beyond” conventional imaging, giving patients in Nanaimo access to state-of-the-art diagnostic technology without needing to travel elsewhere.

Why we need a second SPECT/CT machine at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH):

75% of the scans done by SPECT/CT are to identify cancer and cardiac issues;
A second machine will increase capacity by 40%, allowing up to 8,000 scans annually.
This advanced imaging technology allows doctors to see beyond traditional scans, providing faster, more accurate diagnoses for cancer, heart disease, and other serious conditions;
Right now, patients in Nanaimo face delays or have to travel out of town for critical imaging;
This machine will change that—keeping advanced diagnostics on Central Vancouver Island;

Will you help us buy another SPECT/CT machine to reduce wait times on Central Vancouver Island?

Help Reduce Wait Times

Why Your Gift Matters

Be a Part of a Healthier, Stronger Central Vancouver Island.

Your donation today will help us raise $2.9 million to bring a second SPECT/CT machine to our hospital. This state-of-the-art equipment is essential for diagnosing complex conditions, including cancer and heart disease. When you donate, you are:

Investing in Long-Term Health & Well-being: Your gift ensures our community has access to the latest diagnostic technology, improving health outcomes for years to come.
Taking Personal Responsibility: By giving today, you are actively contributing to a better healthcare system, showing your commitment to getting things done for the stability of our region.
Building Trust and Confidence: The Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation has a track record of successful campaigns, thanks to the support of generous donors like you. Together, we can continue to be a reliable partner for healthcare excellence.

Make Your Impact Today

How You Can Help

“This is how we show up. This is how we share. This is how we love.” — Carly Carey

Ways to Get Involved:

Donate Today – Every dollar brings us closer to bringing this life-saving machine to NRGH.
Spread the Word – Help spread Carly’s story and amplify the message.
Get Involved – Partner with us in fundraising efforts.
Corporate Matching – Encourage your company or organization to make an even bigger impact by offering a matching donation. Doubling every contribution means doubling the difference we can make together!

Join Carly in making a difference. Together, we can show up, share, and love.

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