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 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…

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…

Trailer Raider
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Donor’s generous gift adds more joy to Rehab Unit at NRGH

Photo: Courtney Stebbe, Jonathan Vanzella therapists in the Rehabilitation Unit at NRGH and patient G.S.  Phil and Kate BrookmanLiving Their Values – Duty to Others Phil Brookman became a Queen’s Scout as a youngster and always described himself as a Scout for life. It was visible in the way he embraced the organization’s core values, even…

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…

New Mannequin for O.R. Department
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New Mannequin for O.R. Department

After serving NRGH well since 1985, the time has come to replace “Annie” – the CPR training mannequin used to train the life-saving technique. The new mannequin, yet to be named, was funded by the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation. The O.R. Department team members are excited about the new mannequin’s features which will provide more…

Cardiac Equipment Arrives at NRGH
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Cardiac Equipment Arrives at NRGH

Due to the support of generous donors, including a $1 million donation, the $1.8 million cardiac campaign goal has been reached months in advance! As a result, the Hospital Foundation immediately funded $500,000 of medical equipment which just arrived at NRGH. Dr. Nataranjan, one of the cardiologists at NRGH, is pictured with one of the…