The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation is getting closer to its goal of raising $30 million as part of the Bringing Hearts Home Cardiac Campaign.
The foundation has announced a $100,000 securities gift from Picture Butte’s Wayne Hawthorne and Marilyn Cortez.
Officials said through a donation of publicly traded securities, the duo have selected a tax-efficient way to support the cause.
The campaign aims to improve cardiac care in southern Alberta, including through the construction of a new cardiac care centre at Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge.
“Thanks to the CRH Foundation for providing an easy way to give through securities and support the Bringing Hearts Home Campaign,” said Cortez.
“From our hearts to yours, may they be strong,” Hawthorne added.
Dr. Sayeh Zielke, chair of the Southern Alberta Cardiac Sciences Advisory Cabinet, said the donation is a strong example of community leadership.
“Support from communities like Picture Butte ensures that patients across the region can receive timely, life-saving care closer to home, surrounded by the people and places they know,” Zielke said.
CEO of the hospital foundation Crystal Elliott expressed her gratitude toward the Picture Butte duo. “It is especially meaningful to see individuals like Wayne and Marilyn step forward and walk alongside us in this work,” she said.
“This campaign is truly regional, with communities across southern Alberta from Picture Butte to Lethbridge and beyond each playing a role in bringing advanced cardiac care closer to home.”
Over $27 million has been raised so far through the campaign.
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