Thanks to generous donors in the North Okanagan community, the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation’s Light A Bulb campaign has received $153,720 in donations since the campaign’s Nov. 12 launch.
This year, in order to alleviate long wait times for hip and knee surgery, the foundation is raising $200,000 to purchase orthopaedic surgical equipment.
“The additional sets will allow surgeons to increase the number of surgeries performed every day at VJH,” said Marg Bailey, campaign chairperson.
“This will help dramatically decrease wait times for residents of the North Okanagan.”
Organizations and businesses contributing to Light a Bulb include Grizzly Curb & Concrete and Country Squire Barbers & Stylists.
Donations can be made online at vjhfoundation.org, by mail to VJH Foundation, 2101-32nd St., Vernon, B.C., V1T 5L2 or phone 250-558-1362.
