GRATITUDE CAMPAIGN ACHIEVES
LAST MILESTONE!
After three years of intensive fundraising, the Health
Foundation is pleased to announce that the goals for the
$16m Gratitude Campaign have been achieved!
This massive campaign encompassed eight health projects
ranging from renewal of clinics in Anzac and Conklin, and
renewal of the Continuing Care ward and Multipurpose Clinic
in the hospital, to the creation of a brand new ward, the
family-friendly Palliative Care Suites. And included the largest
project in the campaign, the creation of Minimally Invasive
Surgical (MIS) Suites. There were also two major public and
community health projects focused on children and youth.
Bringing the campaign to a close were the final three donors
featured here.
Tuccaro Group:
Longtime community member and
Aboriginal entrepreneur, Dave
Tuccaro led the many branches of
his company to financial success
by boldly entering the site services
industry and demonstrating the quality
of work that could be done by a local
workforce. His success spans over
30 years of creating opportunities for
Aboriginal workforce and community
development. As a former member of the Northern Lights
Health Foundation Board, Dave understands that there is a
direct link between great health care and the future of our
region and he wanted his companies to play a role in leading
the region to a bright and prosperous future. The Tuccaro gift
of $250,000 was directed to the MIS Suites Project to ensure
more surgeries could be done locally.
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo:
The Health Foundation received
a Community Capital Grant of
$400,000 to the capital construction
of the MIS Suites. The Community
Capital Grant is one piece of a larger
Community Investment Program
that the RMWB offers to ensure
the growth and sustainability of
the social profit agencies that are
serving our region. The Capital
Grant is used to support the construction, expansion or
renovation of recreational, social and cultural facilities in
the region. During the Health Foundation’s presentation of
the MIS Suites project to Council, several Council members
thanked us for highlighting this project for their review and
for showcasing the opportunities for new surgical options for
residents. Mayor Scott noted that “strong local health care is
key to ensuring Wood Buffalo’s future as a vibrant, attractive
and sustainable region.”
Suncor Energy and the Suncor Energy Foundation:
A visionary
$3,000,000
leadership
gift from
Suncor and
the Suncor Energy Foundation completed the fundraising
for the MIS Suites project and created the opportunity to
renovate and renew the hospital lobby. This exciting project
will convert the 40 year old lobby to a warm, welcoming
space with improved lighting, more seating, power stations
for electronics, accessible washrooms and way finding. When
complete the lobby will reflect our Indigenous and multi-
cultural communities. The Suncor Heart of Health Lobby will
reflect the care and compassion of the service offered by
every department.
For all of the details on these stories, check out our media
releases HERE
The Health Foundation thanks all of the contributors to the Gratitude Campaign.
We are grateful for your support.
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WINTER 2019 | THE CHECKUP