Uniting for expanded local healthcare
During a recent visit to the Cariboo Memorial Hospital (CMH), Tammy Tugnum had the opportunity to view the maternity ward’s new CuddleCot, donated to help families grieve the loss of their baby. Photo: Members of the Cariboo Memorial Hospital Foundation visit the maternity ward in Williams Lake and learn about the CuddleCot which was donated for families needing to grieve the loss of their baby. Submitted photo.
Read MoreOur goal is to ensure people in the Cariboo-Chilcotin receive prompt and adequate care. The government can’t provide everything to every location and we’re here to fill the gap and provide funding for medical equipment that reduces the need for people to travel for their care. Our region is huge and travel is a barrier for some people. Not everyone has a family member or friend who can take a day off work to drive them to Kamloops or Kelowna and back, and travel is uncomfortable following surgery. I know that from experience. Photo: CMH Foundation members accept a donation from the local Tim Hortons restaurant. L to R: Richard Nelson, Sheila Piderman, Tammy Tugnum, Tim Hortons owner John Sharman, Carol Ann Taphorn, Lynda Colgate, Cynthia Watt (Photo credit: Williams Lake Tribune).
Read More“The community has been phenomenal. They’ve been so generous,” said CMHF board member Cindy Watt, noting everyone benefits because of the event. The event came together with several businesses around town and was catered by CJ’s Southwestern Grill and Fox’s Den Bar and Grill. South Broadway Liquor provided a champagne bar and the Williams Lake Daybreak Rotary Club provided a drink bar. Returning for the 15th year, the Vancouver-based band March Hare played music throughout the night and said they were excited to be back for the gala.
Read MoreTim Horton's co-owners John Sharman and Alek Sharman earmarked their Smile Cookie campaign’s proceeds to the Cariboo Memorial Hospital Foundation in October 2023. Cariboo Memorial Hospital Foundation members iced 6,189 cookies at Tim Hortons in Williams Lake, which were then sold for cookies went for $1.50 each. The $9,284.89 raised made a big boost to this year’s fundraising efforts.
Read MoreRaffle tickets are still available for the exquisitely made-by-hand diamond and blue sapphire ring by Woodland Jewellers Ltd. for the Cariboo Memorial Hospital Foundation. The ticket raffle is celebrating Woodland Jewellers’ 90th anniversary, with all proceeds going to the hospital. The ticket raffle has raised $150,000 for the hospital over the years.
Read MoreA chance for lakecity residents to swap blue jeans for costumes or formal wear for a good cause is back on for 2022. The Cariboo Memorial Hospital Foundation’s annual gala fundraiser will include a fully-catered dinner for 250 people, safe rides home, live auction and the return of popular live band March Hare.
Read MoreRe/Max Williams Lake Realty donated $7,175 this holiday season to the Cariboo Memorial Hospital Foundation. Pictured, from left to right, are Pauline Smith and Court Smith of REMAX Williams Lake Realty presenting the cheque to Cariboo Memorial Hospital Foundation Directors, Joy Hennig, Tammy Tugnum and Rick Nelson. Contributing realtors included Lynda Colgate, Dana Lynn Favel, George Best, Ryan Best, Geordie Moore, Lauren Moore, Marian Gibb, Kevin Brown, Pauline Smith and Court Smith.
Read MoreLong regarded as the soiree of Williams Lake, the annual Gala held at Sacred Heart Elementary this year sold out months in advance. Bringing together long-time hospital donors, members of the community and the medical professionals of lakecity, it was a night of good cheer, good food and good company. (Photo Patric Davis, Williams Lake Tribune.)
Read MoreIt was another night of fellowship in the spirit of giving back as lakecity locals of all stripes donated at the Cariboo Foundation Hospital Trust’s annual gala on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Photo Patrick Davis, Williams Lake Tribune.)
Read MoreKarl and Reta Seibert donate $2,000 to Richard Nelson of the Cariboo Foundation Hospital Trust recently. Nelson said the donation is greatly appreciated and will go toward the purchase of specialized beds for babies in distress in the maternity ward at Cariboo Memorial Hospital. (Photo Angie Mindus, Williams Lake Tribune.)
Read MoreLong regarded as the soiree of Williams Lake, the annual Gala held at Sacred Heart Elementary this year sold out months in advance. Bringing together long-time hospital donors, members of the community and the medical professionals of lakecity, it was a night of good cheer, good food and good company. (Photo Patric Davis, Williams Lake Tribune.)
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