Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation announces 2013-2014 Board of Directors

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From left, back to front row: Adrienne Bakker, President and CEO; Dwight Ross, Treasurer; Frank Butzelaar; Doug Eveneshen, Vice-Chair; Jason Cook, RCH Site Director; Sharon Domaas; Helen Sparkes; Steven Osachoff; Belle Puri, Chair; John Ashbridge; Meldy Harris, Secretary. Absent from the photo are Larry Kozak, Gary Pooni and Erin O’Halloran.

New Westminster, BC – July 4, 2013

Adrienne Bakker, President and CEO of Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) Foundation, and Belle Puri, RCH Foundation Board Chair, are pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Eveneshen as Vice-Chair and Meldy Harris as Secretary of the 2013-2014 RCH Foundation Board of Directors.

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Royal Columbian Hospital redevelopment plans take an exciting step in the right direction

New Westminster, B.C. — April 17, 2013

Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation (RCHF) President and CEO Adrienne Bakker says that the B.C. Government’s announcement to proceed with the business case for redevelopment of RCH is a “very exciting step in the right direction to provide the best in healthcare to British Columbians.”

Commenting on the Health Ministry’s release on Monday, Bakker stated that the announcement provides assurance for donors who are eager to support the long-term vision for RCH and will help inform RCH Foundation’s fundraising plans.

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SHINE Gala raises $280,000 in support of Royal Columbian Hospital

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New Westminster, B.C. — March 29, 2013

More than 400 guests shared the spotlight last night when Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) Foundation hosted its SHINE Gala at the Vancouver Convention Centre, raising $280,000.

Funds raised through the Foundation’s sixth annual event will support the work of RCH Foundation in helping RCH care for seriously ill and injured patients from across British Columbia. Patients like Shannon Gaudette of Abbotsford.

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RCH’s longest-serving donor helps fund latest technology for breast cancer detection

Royal Columbian Hospital Auxiliary donates $100,000 to help fund diagnostic mammography machine

New Westminster, B.C. – December 3, 2012

Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) Auxiliary members presented $100,000 to the RCH Breast Imaging and RCH Foundation teams today to help fund a second digital breast imaging machine at RCH to help reduce wait times for breast cancer diagnoses.

“Breast cancer affects so many women and it is such a devastating disease,” says RCH Auxiliary President Marlene Braidwood of the team’s decision to support the Breast Health campaign. “We saw this campaign as a good opportunity for us to help reduce wait lists for breast cancer diagnoses by making another imaging machine available.”

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RCH’s longest-serving donor helps fund latest technology for breast cancer detection

Royal Columbian Hospital Auxiliary donates $100,000 to help fund diagnostic mammography machine New Westminster, B.C. – December 3, 2012 – Royal […]

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Wesgroup Properties inspired by RCH patient stories

Only a few months after committing to a donation of $80,000 in support of Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH), Wesgroup Properties and Bluetree Homes have donated a surprise gift of $35,000 towards RCH Foundation’s “150 Reasons to Give” campaign.

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Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation announces new Major Gifts Director

New Westminster, B.C. – October 1, 2012 Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce that Barbara Becker will join the […]

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Southern Railway links employee safety to support for RCH

Southern Railway of British Columbia (SRY) today announced a $36,000 donation to Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation in celebration of its 365-day injury-free track record in 2011–2012.  

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Iconic landmarks Woodward’s and Royal Columbian Hospital share long history of philanthropy

For immediate release: New Westminster, B.C. – August 23, 2012 Woodward’s has been a landmark in downtownVancouversince 1892, almost as […]

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Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation announces 2012-2013 Board of Directors

New Westminster, B.C. – July 18, 2012 — Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation (RCHF) has announced its Board of Directors for […]

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