Credit Unions Raise $340,022 for BCCHF
The BC Children’s Hospital Foundation (BCCHF) Miracle Weekend raised a record breaking $21,611,898 for the BCCHF – and Credit Union’s of BC raised a total of $340,022 for this very worthwhile cause. Integris raised an incredible $6,660 through a number of fundraising efforts which included bake sales, 50/50 draws, and the sale of Jeans Day pins to support the BCCHF. Thank you to all of our members for supporting our annual fundraiser, and a special shout out to our staff who continue to lead our fundraising efforts.
“Miracle Weekend is a powerful testament to the generosity of British Columbian’s and what we can achieve when we work together to support child health in the province,” says Jeff Hanman, 2019 Miracle Weekend chair. “Thank you to all of the donors and to the many volunteers who made this tremendous fundraising event possible.”
“We are pursuing better treatments and cures to conquer childhood diseases, delivering care designed for the unique needs of kids, and striving to prevent illness and injury from happening in the first place. Thank you to everyone who is contributing to our vision of every child being healthy and able to fulfil their hopes and dreams.” says Teri Nicholas, president and CEO of BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.
About BC Children’s Hospital Foundation
BC Children’s Hospital is the only hospital in the province devoted exclusively to the care of children. As one of the few pediatric medical centres in North America with a world-class acute care centre, research institute, mental health facility and soon, rehabilitation centre, all on a single campus, BC Children’s provides specialized care, innovative therapies and expertise for BC’s kids, including the sickest and most seriously injured. At BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, we have a vision that every child is healthy and able to fulfill their hopes and dreams. The generosity of donors fuels our ability to help conquer childhood diseases, prevent illness and injury, and prioritize the unique needs of kids in every aspect of their care.
