Truly a “Giving Tuesday” November 30th in Revelstoke as fundraising surpasses target and hits $58,220 

Carestream DRX-1 System 

The Health Foundation is working to raise $53,221 to help purchase an  upgrade for the X-ray machine at Queen Victoria Hospital. The current technology, computed radiography (CR), is being replaced with digital radiography (DR).  Although current CR uses very low doses of radiation compared to the days of the film, DR detectors are more sensitive further reducing radiation dose and providing better quality images and digital detectors produce images almost instantaneously, within 3-5 seconds and without additional processing, as compared to current detectors which take up to 60 seconds per image. X-ray technologists can spend more time with patients and less time travelling in an out of the exam room for processing.

Interior Health has provided funding to purchase one unit. The staff at the imaging department are requesting purchase of a second unit as a back-up and is to be used in conjunction with the first unit to add longevity to the units. The manufacturer has offered a significant discount  to purchase the 2^nd unit. However, the order must be placed before Dec 31,2021 to qualify.

Announcement Wed Dec 1,2021 after an amazing “Giving Tuesday” the fund has surpassed it’s fundraising   target of $53,221!  Final total $58,320  Dec 8, 2021

Thank you to all who donated to the fund, the draw prize sponsors and for believing in the project. Simply incredible!

To date running fundraising total

End kick off day Sat Nov 27,2021 our  total was $5,190.

Monday Nov 29,2021 our running total was $12,540

Giving **Tuesday November 30,2021 end of day total $53,520

Saturday Dec 8,2021 – New total $58,320

** The $53,221 target was passed with donations of $10,000 each from the

Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation

Stella Jones Canada Ltd,

Downie Timber Ltd./Selkirk 

Louisiana-Pacific Canada Limited

Organizations and businesses donating:

Revelstoke Rotary Club $1,000 

Kootenay Lodge #15 – Revelstoke Masonic Temple Society $5000

Revelstoke Chapter #15 – Order of the Eastern Star $1000

Grizzly Auto Repair

Explorers Society Hotel

 Pharmasave

And we  give our sincere thank you to the many individuals and families who donated so generously and promptly. We are truly humbled with your support and believing in the project.

We would like to recognize the following media and webpage designer for their awesome work for connecting with all our community:  Revelstoke Mountaineer, Stoke FM, Bounce Radio, The Revelstoke Review and Moxie Marketing

The fundraising campaign will start Sat Nov 27, 2021 with a 4 day BLITZ ending Giving Tuesday November 30, 2021. When you visit our website you may enter our random draw for some awesome prizes. NO DONATION necessary to enter the draw. You must be 18 years or older to enter the draw. Simply send an email to us and we will enter your name into our draw – draws will occur Wed Dec 1, 2021 at noon. One entry per person only. The email link:

Sorry contest is now closed

Thank-you everyone for entering and congratulations to the below  winners – we will be in contact with you shortly to arrange prize pick up or drop off. 

John Hordyk and Steven Hui – Sutton Place Hotel Revelstoke/RMR Staycation package Value $1000

Karilyn Kempton -Explorers Society Hotel Staycation value $300

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Livi Lingen – Revy Outdoor gift basket value $400

Joan Astra – $112 gift card to 112 Restaurant Value $112

Tony Morabito – Gift certificate to Bighorn Auto Sales Service up to $200 value

Iannick Cyr Michaud – Revy Outdoors gift basket Value $200

Deloros Court – Free Spirit Sports Gift Card Value $50

Olympe Astra – Big Eddy Glass Works hand blown Xmas ornament Value $35

Cyril Marcil – Grizzly Auto gift certificate for oil change and inspection Value $90

Lyn Warncke -RBC Rewards 50,000 shopping 

Glen Cherlet – Valhalla Pure Outfitters gift bag Value $80

John Costa – Taco Club gift certificate Vale $60

Bill Straga – Rough Country  Stihl rechargeable shrub trimmer Value $160

Paul Suraci – gift certificate Free Spirit Sports Value $50

Stephen Jenkins – Southside gift certificates $100 Value

Our most sincere thanks to all the sponsors of the draw prizes

If you would like to donate to our fundraiser go to the donate section of our website or use the link below to access our online donation app at  CanadaHelps.

Target of $53,221 has been surpassed as of Nov 30,2021 – thank  you for your support. Any excess donations will be held for future purchases of equipment for the imaging and/or the emergency department

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/revelstoke-district-health-foundation/

Or  you can mail your donation to:

Revelstoke District Health Foundation

PO Box 2421

Revelstoke, B.C.

V0E 2S0

Thank you for visiting our website and take good care!