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…

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…

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 &…