Castlegar & District Hospital Foundation

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Name :

Castlegar & District Hospital Foundation

Address  :

709 10th Street

Town  :

Castlegar

State  :

British Columbia

Country  :

CANADA

Post Code:

V1N 2H7

Phone  :

250 365 7711

Web URL  :

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Specialization
  • Psychiatrist
Facilities
Description
Mission Statement Working with the community to raise funds to assist in covering costs for equipment and services which shall continue to enhance wellness patient care and residential care at Talarico Place and at the Castlegar amp District Community Health Centre

The Castlegar amp District Hospital Foundation was incorporated under the Society Act of British Columbia on October 30 1987 The Foundation is a charitable organization registered under the Income Tax Act as such is exempt from income tax and is able to issue receipts for income tax purposes

Foundations Registered BN is 88806 4938 RR0001

The Foundation has been actively fund raising for twentytwo years

2008 Light Up KBS Pledge Day December 5th 2008 brought in 20000 In total we raised 28000 This was due to the generosity of the Castlegar Community We were able to purchase the trauma stretcher heart monitor medicine cart and blood gas analyzer We received donations from the Evening Rotary Club Heritage Credit Union CIBC Castlegar amp District Hospital Auxiliary Shoppers Drug Mart and many kind donations from the people within the community Mountain FM sponsored our Garage Sale and MampM BQ both were held November 4th You are all awesome Thank you

We welcome new members to the Foundation Should you require further information about the role of the Foundation please contact our office at
250 3041209
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