A Message from East Kootenay Foundation for Health

In October 2011 East Kootenay Foundation for Health launched its’ largest public fundraising campaign to date - A Clear View – a two year, $1 million fund raising venture to purchase a digital mammography unit for the East Kootenay Regional hospital.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian women - despite this fact, many women are alive and well today because their breast cancer was detected and treated early. To support early detection and treatment, EKFH believed that the communities of the East Kootenay should have the best mammography equipment available. No government funding was forthcoming so the decision was made to raise the funds to purchase a digital stereotactic mammography machine for the East Kootenay Regional Hospital, ensuring that the hospital would become a centre of excellence in breast cancer screening and diagnostics.

Since that decision was made, many organizations, service clubs, businesses small and large and individuals have come forward to help make this dream a reality. It is my distinct pleasure to announce that as of 31 December 2011 we are over halfway to our $1 million fundraising goal!!!

In this uncertain economy it is humbling to see how the citizens of the East Kootenays work together to make a difference for all. I am proud to call the region home and am confident we will reach our fundraising goal – perhaps before the two year time limit.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of East Kootenay Foundation for Health I thank each and every one for your support to date and joining us on this remarkable fundraising journey – A Clear View – together, anything is possible and we really can make a difference.

Linda Berukoff
Chair, East Kootenay Foundation for Health