This year’s East Kootenay Foundation for Health(EKFH) Starlite campaign raised over $800,000 for health care priorities across the East Kootenay, making it the most successful year to date thanks to its donors and supporters.
“From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who supported our Starlight Campaign. To our donors, sponsors, event attendees, volunteers, and partners, your generosity and belief in this work mean more than words can express. We simply could not do what we do without the unwavering support of our community.” said Brenna Hong, Executive Director, East Kootenay Foundation for Health.
Time and time again, when there is a need, you step forward and make meaningful change possible. Because of you, we are making a real and lasting impact on healthcare across the East Kootenay region. Thank you for standing with us and making Starlite 2025 one of the most successful ones yet.” Hong added.
The campaign kicked off with $150,000 raised at the Starlite Ball at St. Eugene back in November. Contributions from businesses, donors, volunteers, supporters and the Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice Society made the event a success. The other $650,000 came from donors all across the region to support health care teams and several other health care priorities.
Nearly half of the total money raised will go towards building a new hospice home in the East Kootenay with the Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice Society.
With the other portion of donations going to a second portable ultrasound at Golden & District Hospital, improving cancer care at East Kootenay Regional Hospital, and support for hospitals, health centres, and long-term care homes across the region.
Parts of funds raised also helped expand JoeAnna’s House in Kelowna, adding 10 new beds for families staying there while loved ones receive care at Kelowna General Hospital.
The annual East Kootenay Foundation for Health Starlite campaign runs every November through December to support local health care efforts and projects.
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