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

A Personal Mission to Improve Healthcare

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

Carly’s Story: choosing hope, giving back

I’m Carly—wife, mother, Nanaimo real estate agent, and a two-time cancer warrior. After 25 years in remission, I’ve been diagnosed with cancer again. I think the beautiful thing about life is we get to choose how we live it.

In order to live my best life and help the community I love, I have chosen to raise awareness and support for Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, which needs a second SPECT/CT machine.

In recognition of Cancer Awareness Month, I will be donating a portion of my real estate sales to help purchase the new SPECT/CT machine. But I need your help. Will you join me?

Join Carly – Donate Now

Video: Carly Carey sharing her recent diagnose.

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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