The South Cariboo Health Foundation (SCHF) is the happy recipient of $5,000 from the 100 Mile House Lions Club.
100 Mile Lions president Diane Collens says the money was raised at the club’s annual dinner auction and various other fundraising events.
Foundation chair Mary Shennum says the hearty donation kicks off its Pointing the Way campaign, targeting $100,000 for new hospital equipment.
She adds everyone is going to require the help the help of the 100 Mile health services eventually.
“Supporting the SCHF certainly helps us maintain the level of care.”
This campaign funding is earmarked for emergency-room needs, she explains.
On April 7, Save-On-Foods customers are encouraged to donate their frequent buyer card points to the foundation.
Points can be donated right at the till, she explains, and every 1,000 points equals $2 for the foundation: $1 for the point value and $1 matched by Save-On-Foods.
Hotdogs and refreshments will be available and entertainment will be provided for a fun day all around, Shennum adds.
Cash and cheque contributions will be accepted on that day by SCHF volunteers at the store, or can be made anytime at the hospital reception or by phoning M-J Cousins at 250-706-2101.
Shennum notes all donations over $25 will be issued a tax receipt.
Collens encourages folks interested in joining the 100 Mile House Lions Club to call her at 250-395-3434.
