Meet Donors Erin & Cameron
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Meet Donors Erin & Cameron

“We will grieve the loss of Briar for the rest of our lives — helping others in her name is how we have chosen to make our little girl proud.” In the fall of 2022, Erin and Cameron were overjoyed to be expecting their first child. They eagerly anticipated their little one’s arrival, decorated the…

Meet the Welly Waveriders
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Meet the Welly Waveriders

“We paddle for fun, for fitness, and to provide a better future for our community. That’s just the Welly way.” Originally formed by a group of teachers from Wellington Secondary School, the Welly’s, as they’re affectionately known, have grown into a dynamic and diverse team of paddlers. Some still work in education, others come from…

Meet Wes & the Pat Docherty Memorial Golf Tournament Founders
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Meet Wes & the Pat Docherty Memorial Golf Tournament Founders

“What began as a way to honour a friend has become a force for good in our community. That’s the kind of legacy Pat deserves.” In 2014, what began as a casual round of golf among friends became something extraordinary. Friends Wes Zannet, Don Slaughter and Ed Neave, gathered that summer for the simple joy…

Meet Donor Cynthia Crawford
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Meet Donor Cynthia Crawford

“Giving connects me to my community, and it’s how I keep Larry’s legacy moving forward.” You’ll find Cynthia Crawford at nearly every Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation event with a smile, a story, and a helping hand. Whether she’s welcoming guests at Soirée by the Sea or handing out sweet treats at the candy hole…

Classen Preoperative Centre
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The Power of Legacy Giving: The Classens’ Contribution to Community Care

Photo: Dr. Cobus Smith, The Classen Preoperative Centre, Nanaimo Hip and Knee Centre. For decades, getting orthopaedic care in Nanaimo was a challenge. Long wait times, fragmented services, and travel outside the region were the norm for patients needing hip or knee surgery. That is, until a transformational legacy gift changed everything. Eldred and Joyce…

The Royal Canadian Legion’s Generous Support
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The Royal Canadian Legion’s Generous Support

Our local Royal Canadian Legion branches have long exemplified what it means to serve—with courage, compassion, and unwavering commitment. Their enduring support for healthcare on Central Vancouver Island is a testament to the values they hold dear: community, responsibility, and well-being. This year, we are proud to recognize two remarkable gifts from Mt. Benson #256…

NRGH Nurses Gain Expertise in Trauma Care
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NRGH Nurses Gain Expertise in Trauma Care

Earlier this month, a team of nurses from Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) attended the 3rd Annual Trauma Conference in Sooke, BC, thanks to generous donors to the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation. The conference, focused on trauma patient care, was invaluable as NRGH now has the capacity to stabilize and treat trauma patients onsite….

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…

A Life Honoured: The Cowling Family’s Tribute to Exceptional Care
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A Life Honoured: The Cowling Family’s Tribute to Exceptional Care

This is a series to celebrate the community and individual donors who are making the Critical Care Building at NRGH possible. A Gift in Loving Memory of Linda Dianne Cowling At Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH), the new Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is more than a medical facility—it is a testament to the generosity and…

critters
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Stitching Gratitude into Action: A Cancer Survivor’s Inspiring Story of Giving Back

“I was looking for a way to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients and to give back for the care I received”, says Donna White, from Nanoose Bay. She sews little critters, each in their own unique outfits which she also makes, and sells them to raise funds for the Nanaimo &…