Starlite Campaign 2019
2019-11-01 - 2019-12-31 | British Columbia
Cancer, coronary artery disease, kidney failure, dementia, infection… the best results come from early detection. This is imperative! The East Kootenay Foundation for Health is raising $1.2 million to purchase a SPECT CT. This advanced, life-changing piece of equipment will change the face of healthcare in the East Kootenay Region. Dr. Curtis Mohamed, MD Nuclear Medicine, explains the SPECT CT. “SPECT CT combines the 3 dimensional functional imaging of Nuclear medicine with the anatomical accuracy of CT. The merging of these modalities creates an advanced imaging technology that improves patient care by enhancing diagnostic accuracy”. Many medical conditions can be assessed by SPECT-CT including (but not limited to) staging and monitoring treatment in multiple forms of cancer (e.g., breast, prostate and lung); determining the extent of infection and monitoring therapy, and site-specific processes such as lung clots, kidney function and bone fractures. The SPECT CT creates 3D images. Improved diagnostic confidence will lead to the patient getting the best and most appropriate treatment for his or her condition.
The state-of-the-art SPECT CT scanner at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital will be the only equipment of its kind in the East Kootenay, providing faster, more definitive diagnosis of medical conditions. For patients, it will reduce the anxiety of waiting for a full diagnosis and the commencement of treatment, reducing time, money, travel expenses and stress. If your life has been touched by cancer, heart disease, renal failure, dementia, and the list goes on, you will truly understand the impact of having this state of the art diagnostic equipment. On behalf of the East Kootenay Foundation for Health, I invite you to be part of this very important campaign. We need your support to make this a reality. To help, we invite you to make a holiday gift to the EKFH, purchase a star and light the way to help the East Kootenay Region become a leader in health care.
Together we can save lives!
With sincere appreciation,
Brenna Baker Executive Director

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Day of Giving - East Kootenay Regional Hospital
2019-12-10 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | East Kootenay Regional Hospital, 13 24 Ave N, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C3H9, Canada
The East Kootenay Foundation for Health (EKFH) is proud to partner up with Rocky Mountain Collision for a Day of Giving on December 10th at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital. The EKFH will be set up in the main lobby spreading the spirit of the Holidays by accepting donations for the SPECT CT. Rocky Mountain Collision heard about this fantastic initiative and offered to match donations dollar for dollar up to $10,000 until December 10th!
Rocky Mountain Collision and the Thom family have been incredible supporters to the East Kootenay Foundation for Health, donating $113,400 since 2005. Chris Thom, owner of Rocky Mountain Collision commented “We are all going to rely on regional health services to maintain and support our health at some point. The convenience of a SPECT CT will not only bring diagnosis closer to home, it will enhance our quality of life by offering earlier detection and treatment. If you are considering how you can make an impact on healthcare in our region, please consider donating to the SPECT CT campaign. To encourage your donation, we will match your investment dollar for dollar up to ten thousand dollars on December 10th, the Day of Giving.”
Chair of the Board, Mike Calder added “On behalf of EKFH, I would like to thank the Thom family for the extremely generous donation to the SPECT CT and kick off our Day of Giving. The SPECT CT will be the most impactful piece of equipment purchased for the East Kootenay Regional Hospital and will significantly improve health care for all residents in our area. The EKFH is focused on bringing this life saving piece of equipment to the East Kootenay so please support the Starlite Campaign to help us make this dream, a reality.”
The funds from this year’s Starlite Campaign are going towards the purchase of a SPECT CT. The state- of-the-art SPECT CT scanner at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital will be the only equipment of its kind in the East Kootenay, providing faster, more definitive diagnosis of medical conditions. For patients, it will reduce the anxiety of waiting for a full diagnosis and the commencement of treatment, reducing time, money, travel expenses and stress. The SPECT CT combines a gamma camera with a CT scanner to create 3D images. It will be an incredible addition to diagnosis and set up treatment plans for cancer, coronary artery disease, kidney failure, dementia, infection, fractures, Parkinson disease and the list goes on!

The East Kootenay Regional Hospital is the only regional hospital in BC that doesn’t have a SPECT CT. Currently patients must travel to Kelowna to get this test done. The East Kootenay Foundation for Health’s 2019 Starlite Campaign is focused on raising $1.2 million to bring this to the residents of the entire East Kootenay Region. Please stop by the East Kootenay Regional Hospital on December 10th from 10am-4pm to donate! If you are unable to stop by on December 10th you are invited to make a holiday gift to the EKFH by calling 250-489-6481 or go online to ekfh.ca. The EKFH would like to thank all of their past and current donors and they look forward to having a successful 2019 Starlite Campaign!

Day of Giving - Creston Valley Hospital
2019-12-13 11:00 - 15:00 | creston valley hospital, 312 15th Avenue, creston, British Columbia, V0B1G0, Canada
The East Kootenay Foundation for Health (EKFH) is proud to hold the 2nd Annual Day of Giving on December 13th at the Creston Valley Hospital from 11am-3pm. The EKFH will be set up in the main lobby spreading the spirit of the Holidays and their annual Starlite Campaign by accepting donations for Creston Valley Hospital’s tiniest patients.
The East Kootenay Foundation for Health is raising $35,000 to purchase and isolette. An isolette is a specialized crib (incubator) that maintains a warm environment for a new baby and isolates him or her from germs. A baby, especially a premature baby, who cannot maintain body heat, can be protected from drafts and cold in an isolette. Oxygen can also be administered to a newborn in an isolette without the use of a mask. The isolette can be life-saving for an infant waiting to be transferred to a larger centre.
Please stop by the Creston Valley Hospital on December 13th from 11am-3pm to donate! Everyone who donates on the Day of Giving will have their name will be entered into a draw to win a gift basket from Save On. The goal for December 13th is to raise $10,000 to light up the star on top of the Creston Valley Hospital!
If you are unable to stop by on December 13th you are invited to make a holiday gift to the EKFH by calling 1-877-489-6481 or go online to ekfh.ca. The EKFH would like to thank all of their past and current donors and they look forward to having a successful 2019 Starlite Campaign!

Bull River Inn Family Fishing Derby
2020-02-29 08:00 - 19:00 | Bull River Inn, 4569 Wardner Fort Steele Rd, Bull River, BC, V0B 1N0, Canada

A Perfect Match - A Food & Wine Pairing Experience
2020-02-29 19:00 - 2020-03-01 00:00 | Casey’s Community House, 1136 Canyon Street, Creston, British Columbia, V0B 1G0, Canada
Presented by the East Kootenay Foundation for Health.
In support of the Creston Valley Hospital.

The Blu Moose Ascent & Gravel
2020-06-12 - 2020-06-13 | Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, 1500 Kicking Horse Trail, Golden, BC, V0A 1H0, Canada

Denham Ford presents: East Kootenay Foundation for Health 2022 Starlite Ball
2022-11-05 17:00 - 22:00 | St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino, 7777 Mission Road, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 7E5, Canada
In support of Foundry East Kootenay
5pm Cocktails
6pm Dinner
Entertainment, Live music, Dancing, Live and Silent Auction
$150/person (includes $50 tax Receipt)
Purchase Your Tickets Online
or call us at 250-489-6481

2023 Starlite Ball
2023-11-04 17:00 - 23:30 | St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino, 7777 Mission Road, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 7E5, Canada
