June 2024 Donations for PMH

Tigers Fight Cancer

The Neepawa Tigers of the Westman High School Hockey League were on hand at the Neepawa Health Centre June 10 to make a generous contribution to the hospital’s chemotherapy unit. The team, through NACI hockey, raised funds from their annual “Tigers Fight Cancer Campaign’ in January that went towards the purchase of a new wheelchair, neck pillows to give to patients, thermometers, $5-dollar gift cards for either Tim Hortons or Dairy Queen to give to patients, and a Co-op gift card to purchase items not available from the hospital kitchen (coffee K-cups, ginger ale etc.). Katy Rainnie, Cancer Care Nurse at Neepawa Health Centre accepted the donation. Prairie Mountain Health and Neepawa Health Centre staff sincerely appreciate the generous donation from the NACI hockey team. Thank you to all who assisted in making this contribution possible, which will greatly benefit patients at Neepawa Health Centre.

Rossburn Health Centre & PCH Grateful to Lions Club

The Rossburn Health Centre & PCH are very grateful to the Rossburn Lions Club for their generous donation towards the purchase of bedding plants and flowers for the Residents to enjoy.  The courtyard is looking much more colourful these days! Your donation is greatly appreciated.

May 2024 Donations for PMH

New treatment chairs for DRHC Cancer Care Unit

The recently renovated cancer care unit on the main floor of the Dauphin Regional Health Centre received some needed equipment thanks to the Dauphin Hospital Foundation. Two heated Inverness recliner chairs, at a total cost of nearly $16-thousand, were purchased for the Unit. Patients have indicated the chairs are very comfortable and that having a side table on the chair allows them to hold items in place while they receive treatment.

Prairie Mountain Health and the Dauphin Regional Health Centre thank the Foundation for their generosity.

Russell Tim Hortons donates to Expanding Community Cancer Care

The people of Russell Tim Hortons are fantastic at showing everyone what good hearted Canadians are all about. Every year since 2017, their Russell staff and a number of volunteers and Expanding Community Cancer Care (ECCC) committee members have worked together to produce and distribute thousands of Smile Cookies in aid of the cancer care building expansion project.

This years group of (l-r): Ryan Ambion – TH Supervisor, Eric Dizon, Rheallyne Dizon – TH Supervisor, Jun Mae Ogawa – TH Manager, Andrea Glasman representing the ECCC committee, Alison Stanchuk who has graciously volunteered as the Cookie Crew organizer for the last three years getting the volunteers set up and going at 6 a.m. and putting those smiles on thousands of cookies, Johann Ligot, Mark Penafiel – TH Supervisor and Leanne Bily, HR Director all gathered to present the Smile Cookie cheque for $18,990.00. Over the years, the Smile Cookie campaign has raised tens of thousands of dollars for the ECCC project. Thank you to all who decorated, sold, delivered or bought cookies!

-with files and picture courtesy of the Russell Banner

March 2024 Donations for PMH

Rideau PCH Receives Donation

“We eat first with our eyes”

The Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 003 – Poppy Fund of Brandon MB generously donated $2,843.42 to the Rideau Park PCH. The funds will be used to redesign the decor of one of our dining rooms so that every meal is eaten in a room that provides a comforting and appealing environment.  The current dining room was built with function in mind will benefit from decorative updates.

The dining room is a place of engagement and connection.  It is more than just a room, it’s a place where everyone comes together for the opportunity to engage in comradeship/fellowship. 

This project will be promoted to improve resident satisfaction with their meal experience.  Ultimately, this is not so much about the decor but is about respect, dignity and honoring the residents.

The funding was approved first by the Legion Brandon branch, then Legion Provincial Command, and finally Dominion Command.   Funding for a dining room has never before been approved.  Rideau Park is very proud to have been awarded the Poppy Fund Donation for this project!

Thank you for approving this project and the donation to make it successful.

Neepawa Health Unit receives donation

The Ladies Auxiliary in Neepawa was happy to donate 5 lock boxes for medications to the Home Care department. The Ladies Auxiliary is proud to support the needs of the Health Care facilities in Neepawa.

January 2024 Donations for PMH

125 Teddy Bears donated to Pediatric Ward at Brandon Regional Health Centre

Glenda Klemick & Carol Schepp from the Calendar Club seasonal store in Brandon Shoppers Mall had a promotion that you could buy a teddy bear for $5.99 if you spent $15 before tax. You could choose to take it home or donate it to the pediatric ward. Many who donated had a personal connection to the pediatric ward.

Russell Expanding Community Cancer Care

Judy Snitynsky, Mayor of the Municipality of Russell-Binscarth and Andrea Glasman from the Expanding Community Cancer Care Committee with a cheque representing the $200,000 in funding the municipality has given to the Russell building addition project over the last two years.

Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation Annual December Campaigns

“Under the Tree of Lights”

Christmas is fast approaching, and with it comes all the joy and happiness of the season.  It is also a time of reflection and memories of loved ones. You can memorialize or honour someone special this holiday season! For a minimum $15 donation (tax receipt issued), the BRHC Foundation will:

• Hang a personalized tag in memory or honour of a loved one on the “Tree of Lights” in the BRHC atrium.
• Turn on the lights on the evergreens that are located in the traffic circle at the Brandon Regional Health Centre
• You can choose one of the gifts, “Under the Tree of Lights,” where you would like to see your donation directed:
• Gift #1 – Stellar BiPap ($9,100) – used by Respiratory Therapy for the inpatient units
• Gift #2 – Two Pressure Mattresses  ($15,977) for the BRHC Facility

The BRHC Foundation presents the “Gift of Flight” compliments of WestJet! 

You can win a round trip flight to any regularly scheduled WestJet destination for two (2) people! (No cash value, fees, taxes, surcharges not included, blackout dates and restrictions apply). The draw will be held on Friday, December 15^th, at 2:00 p.m. in the Brandon Regional Health Centre Atrium.
Tickets (1 for $10 or 3 for $20) are available in the Foundation Office at 204- 578-4227 or by emailing [email protected]

Proceeds from the draw will be directed toward the Brandon Regional Health Centre’s Pediatric/Neonatal Intensive Care Units.

For more information on the BRHC Foundation and how you can support the Brandon Regional Health Centre, visit  https://www.brhcfoundation.ca/

October 2023 Donations for PMH

Dauphin Hospital Foundation receives donation from Legion

Ahead of Remembrance Day, the Dauphin Hospital Foundation recently received a generous donation from the Royal Canadian Legion Dauphin Branch #20 Poppy Fund.  The donation, in the amount of $8,965 will be used to purchase blood pressure monitors for the Dauphin Regional Health Centre’s Palliative Care Unit.

Pictured are Greg Thompson, Chairperson of the Dauphin Hospital Foundation and Norma Johnson, Dauphin Poppy Fund Chair.

Johnson says the donation was a result of ongoing contributions received through their  collections of poppy sales and wreath rentals.  Johnson urges Parkland residents to consider donating through purchases of poppies again this year.

Both the Dauphin Hospital Foundation and Prairie Mountain Health sincerely thank the Dauphin Legion Branch #20 for their heartfelt contribution.

Bell Giving Program

On September 25, 2023 the Brandon Regional Health Centre Auxiliary was honored to receive a $3000.00 donation from the “Bell Giving Program.”

Bell/MTS retirees are able to accumulate volunteer hours which they in turn can convert into grants for charities of their choice.  The BRHC Auxiliary was the recipient of this years grant.

September 2023 Donations for PMH

6^th Annual Memorial Ride raises funds for DRHC

Nearly 50 motorcyclists took part in the 6th Annual Memorial Ride in late August 2023 and through their support, helped contribute towards identified needs at the Dauphin Regional Health Centre (DRHC). This year, the Memorial Ride, spearheaded by Tony’s Auto Electric and JDS Laundromat in Dauphin, made its way through Parkland-area communities along Highway 5 and Mountain Road and reached its final destination in Erickson. The 300 kilometre return trip raised a total of $2,200 that was donated to the health centre, through the Dauphin Hospital Foundation.

The Memorial Ride is held in loving memory for those lost over the past year. It aims to bring people together in celebrating and recognizing the lives of those lost and doesn’t matter if people rode a motorcycle or just purchased tickets. The goal was to enjoy the day, visit with people, share memories and contribute to a worthy cause!

Organizers were very pleased with the support of communities and individuals along the way. The Dauphin Hospital Foundation and Dauphin Regional Health Centre sincerely thank the organizers, participants and all who contributed to this worthy cause.

June 2023 Donations for PMH

Reston Medical Clinic Receives Grant

On June 5, 2023, the Reston Medical Clinic was presented with a grant from the Reston Area Foundation, in the amount of $3000, to cover the cost of purchasing a cryogenic system and new infant/toddler scale for our clinic.  This new equipment will allow us to better serve patients, as well as client of the Willowview PCH.

We greatly appreciate the support of the Reston Area Foundation of this project, and look forward to putting our new equipment to good use!

Brandon Foundation

View the latest information from the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation. To get your tickets for their “Evening Beneath the Ocean” Gala Dinner & Dance on Saturday, September 16, contact the BRHC Foundation office at 204-578-4227.