Your Impact
The Camore Hospital Foundation has had a significant impact on our local hospital, patients, staff, residents, and families, as well as the community at large. But, it’s important to note that our impact simply would not exist without you.
We are your local charity, tirelessly dedicated to enhancing healthcare in our community. We exist to provide unwavering support to our local hospital, elevating the standard of care and ensuring your loved ones receive the best possible treatment.
Our impact stands on four strong pillars of support: facilities upgrades, programs, equipment purchases, and our endowment fund. These pillars form the foundation of our commitment to improving healthcare right here at home. Your donations, no matter the size, no matter if you’re donating time, funds, services, or expertise, make a tangible difference in the lives of those who rely on our hospital.
You have the power to ensure that Canmore and the surrounding areas receive the best healthcare possible. Join us in our mission to elevate healthcare in our community. Together, we can ensure that our hospital has the equipment it needs to provide the highest level of care. Let’s explore your impact.
Where Your Money Goes
Your donations support the Canmore General Hospital in countless ways. From elevating the care our hospital’s patients are able to receive to supporting our beloved healthcare workers, your impact is profound, and we simply couldn’t do this without you.
Donations to and funds raised for the Canmore Hospital Foundation are distributed within our four main areas of focus: Equipment Purchases, Programs, Hospital Facility & Capital Campaigns, and Endowment. Donors are welcome to select which pillar they'd like to direct their funds to upon donation.
Equipment Fund: Aids in the purchase of vital medical equipment, enhancing the standard of care at our community hospital.
Program Fund: Supports hospital programs that enrich patient experiences, from music therapy for long-term care residents to mindfulness and various enrichment activities within the cancer clinic.
Hospital Facilities & Capital Campaigns Fund: Focused on revitalizing improvements to the hospital facility, striving to create a superior hospital building for all residents and visitors in the Bow Valley.
Endowment Fund: Provides a reliable, perpetual source of funding, currently above $2.0 million, with the next goal to reach $5 million to ensure long-term support for healthcare in our community.
Key Statistics
20 Years of operation: The Foundation was founded in 2003.
$8M in Health Care Funding: The Foundation has raised and received donations of approx. $8 million dollars.
$2M Endowment Fund: The Foundation’s Endowment Fund has surpassed $2M, and we are now working towards the next goal of $5M.
Over $350K in Equipment Purchased Annually: The Canmore Hospital Foundation purchased over $350K of life-saving medical equipment each year for the Canmore General Hospital. This is all thanks to our generous donors and community supporters.
Reports & Statements
The fiscal year for the Canmore and Area Health Care Foundation is April 1 through March 31 each year. These are our most recent audited annual financial statements and annual reports:
Success Stories
Emergency Department Renovation
In November 2022, the Foundation initiated a campaign to raise $2.2 million for the $4.4 million Emergency Department renovation at Canmore General Hospital. With overwhelming community support and a transformative gift from Lorne and Joyce Heuckroth, the campaign reached its goal by March 2023. Lorne Heuckroth marked the beginning of the Canmore Emergency Department project, a testament to the invaluable support from the community, donors, hospital staff, and Alberta Health Services, making this transformative endeavour possible. Learn More >>
Staff Rooms Renovation
With the generous donation from the Doyon family, the Foundation embarked on a journey to renovate staff rooms at Canmore General Hospital. The completion of the staff rooms offers a comfortable and inviting environment for rest and reset during shifts. Pierre and Sylvie Doyon officially opened the renovated space, a project made possible by the Doyon family’s generosity, bringing comfort to the heartbeat of the hospital—its hardworking staff. Learn More >>
Golden Eagleview Deck & Fence
Through the generosity of the Bow Valley Builders and Developers Association (BOWDA), the Foundation received $26,025 to renovate the exterior spaces of Golden Eagle View Long Term Care. These funds were used to upgrade the deck and fence, creating a beautiful and inviting oasis for residents, allowing them to enjoy mountain views and fragrant blooms in a comfortable and accessible patio space.
Bow Valley Health Care Scholarships Program
The Foundation, in partnership with the Canmore Hospital Ladies' Auxiliary, launched the Bow Valley Health Care Scholarships program in 2022. Offering scholarships to aspiring healthcare professionals, the initiative supports residents of the Bow Valley pursuing health-related careers. The program underscores the Foundation’s commitment to recognizing and encouraging the essential role of health care providers in the community. With a growing and expanding impact each year, this program is beloved by the foundation and the future of health care in the Bow Valley.
CPCK Has Heart Impact
Canadian Pacific (CPCK) made a monumental impact through its CPCK Has Heart Fund, funding essential equipment for cardiac health. With contributions totalling $29 million, CP's support allowed the Foundation to purchase a cardiac monitor, Electrocardiograph machine, and Holter monitor, enhancing the hospital’s capacity to provide the best possible care to the community.
Refurbished Suite for Endoscopies
In 2023, the Canmore Hospital Foundation proudly announced the official opening of the Canmore General Hospital’s new Endoscopy Suite. With a new location in the hospital and top-of-the-line equipment and facilities, our hospital is now equipped to offer more endoscopy time for Bow Valley residents. This $20,000 project was offset by a combined donation from Origin at Spring Creek and The Canmore Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. The work involved moving all the IT equipment, refreshing the space to make it brighter, adding cabinetry, and updating equipment.
Golden Eagle View Long-Term Care Revitalization
In 2016, the Foundation launched its largest capital campaign to date, raising $1.5 million for the revitalization of the Golden Eagle View Long-Term Care unit. Supported 50% by the community and major donors, the Feels Like Home project was declared officially complete in the 2021/22 fiscal year. The unit now provides residents with a dementia-friendly space that feels like home, blending modern, residential aesthetics with the mountain character of Canmore. Learn More >>
New Labour and Delivery Rooms
In 2016, the Foundation funded the addition of two delivery and labour rooms to Canmore Hospital. Doubling the capacity for optimal birth experiences, this renovation was made possible by the generous donations of funds to the Canmore Hospital Foundation, ensuring the community has the necessary space and equipment to welcome new life.
Upgraded Palliative Care Rooms
The Foundation funded the renovation of the Palliative Care Unit’s two rooms, exemplifying its commitment to improving end-of-life care at the Canmore General Hospital. The purchase of a palliative care bed, among other initiatives, showcases the Foundation’s dedication to making patients as comfortable as possible in their last stages of life.
Refurbished Wing for Cancer Care
Embarking on a monumental task in late 2008, the Foundation set out to fund renovations to the cancer care unit of Canmore General Hospital. Initially estimating a million-dollar upgrade over five years, the community's overwhelming response saw the Foundation raise $435,000 within six months. A transformative offer from Guy Turcotte of Silvertip Resort matched the donations, reaching $500,000 and creating a refurbished wing for cancer care ahead of schedule.
Elevate Your Impact
If you’d like to contribute to the multi-faceted impact of the Canmore Hospital Foundation, there are many ways you can get involved.