Western Regional Hospital Foundation

Western Regional Hospital Foundation The Foundation is committed to ensuring that all residents of Western NL have access to the latest medical technology for the highest level of healthcare.

Through the Foundation, individuals, businesses, schools, service clubs and community organizations help to improve the quality of our healthcare services. Your donations, bequests, planned giving and special event proceeds are applied to priority items for the Western Region or can be directed to specific equipment or departments. The Regional Foundation welcomes all contributions; we welcome and

graciously accept your gifts as offerings that make an unbelievable contribution to the healthcare of our region. Every gift of support, big or small, makes considerable improvements to the health and welfare of our friends and families in the Western Region. Your action and participation is what is so essential. The Foundation graciously accepts any and all donations and issues official income tax receipts for contributions over $5.00. The Western Regional Hospital Foundation has its own separate entity with the Board of Directors elected from the community.

We would like to recognize two heroes in healthcare who were presented with Guardian Angel awards recently!The Guardian ...
05/26/2026

We would like to recognize two heroes in healthcare who were presented with Guardian Angel awards recently!

The Guardian Angel program celebrates those who have made a significant difference in the lives of their patients, often going above and beyond the call of duty.

Lisa Kelly and Mason Matthews were recognized for their phenomenal work in the ICU recently and were presented with Guardian Angel Awards from the WRH Foundation!

Lisa's nominator shared their experience and gratitude with us as follows: "Lisa, you are an outstanding nurse with the utmost compassion and caregiving skills. We need more nurses like you. It is NLHS Western Zone’s loss that you are retired. There should be a program for nurses like you to teach new nurses your amazing skills, as there are things you cannot learn from textbooks. On behalf of our entire family, we extend our heartfelt thanks for being our Guardian Angel!"

Mason's nominator shared their experience and gratitude with us as follows: "Mason, you were so kind and compassionate to our loved one during their last days in ICU. You were so professional yet caring and we appreciated that so much. On behalf of our entire family, thank you for being our Guardian Angel. "

Pictured below: Angela Butt, ICU Care Facilitator; Lisa Kelly and Mason Matthews with their Guardian Angel awards; Maxine McGrath, ICU Manager; and Suzanne Carey from the WRH Foundation who presented the awards.

Congratulations on your Guardian Angel awards, and thank you for the wonderful care, kindness, and compassion you always provide your patients.

We would like to recognize another hero in healthcare who was presented with her eighth Guardian Angel award recently! T...
05/25/2026

We would like to recognize another hero in healthcare who was presented with her eighth Guardian Angel award recently!

The Guardian Angel program celebrates those who have made a significant difference in the lives of their patients, often going above and beyond the call of duty.

Jacki Pennell was recognized for her phenomenal work again recently and was presented with another Guardian Angel Award from the WRH Foundation!

Jacki's nominator shared their experience and gratitude with us as follows: "Thank you for the genuine care, compassion and support you provided our Dad during his time in Palliative Care. On behalf of the our entire family, we are truly grateful to you for being our Guardian Angel."

Pictured below: Carla Mckenzie, Manager of Palliative Care; Jacki Pennell, Guardian Angel award recipient; and Suzanne Carey, Executive Director of the WRH Foundation.

Congratulations on your Guardian Angel award, and thank you for the wonderful care, kindness, and compassion you always provide your patients.

We would like to recognize another hero in healthcare who was presented with a Guardian Angel award recently! The Guardi...
05/22/2026

We would like to recognize another hero in healthcare who was presented with a Guardian Angel award recently!

The Guardian Angel program celebrates those who have made a significant difference in the lives of their patients, often going above and beyond the call of duty.

Laura Marks was recognized for her phenomenal work recently and was presented with a Guardian Angel Award from the WRH Foundation!

Laura's nominator shared their experience and gratitude with us as follows: "Laura, when I was unexpectedly admitted to the hospital for a surgery and going through a difficult time, I felt scared and nervous; but you helped me remain as comfortable as possible. You were attentive and consistently checked in to ensure I had everything I needed and was well cared for. Your presence was incredibly reassuring. You made me feel at ease, as though I had known you for years. It was truly comforting to have someone so compassionate by my side. Your kindness and dedication did not go unnoticed, and I am sincerely grateful to have been in your care. Thank you for being my Guardian Angel!"

Pictured below: Trina Hall and Chantille Brake, Managers of 4th Floor Inpatient Surgery; Laura Marks, Guardian Angel award recipient; Suzanne Carey, Executive Director of the WRH Foundation; and Laura's co-workers Jasmine Payne, Alison Childs and Ann Leonida.

Congratulations on your Guardian Angel award, and thank you for the wonderful care, kindness, and compassion you always provide your patients.

We would like to recognize another hero in healthcare who was presented with a Guardian Angel award recently! Matthew Sh...
05/21/2026

We would like to recognize another hero in healthcare who was presented with a Guardian Angel award recently!

Matthew Sheppard was recognized for his phenomenal work while doing his nursing placement in Palliative Care recently and was presented with a Guardian Angel Award from the WRH Foundation at the Nursing Graduation and Awards Ceremony.

The Guardian Angel program celebrates those who have made a significant difference in the lives of their patients, often going above and beyond the call of duty. This was an extra-special award since Matthew was still in the Western School of Nursing BScN Collaborative Program at the time he was nominated.

Matthew's nominator shared their experience and gratitude with us as follows: "Thank you for the genuine care, compassion and support you provided our Dad. On behalf of our entire family, we are truly grateful to you for being our Guardian Angel."

Pictured below: Matthew Sheppard accepting his Guardian Angel award from Suzanne Carey, Executive Director of the WRH Foundation. Congratulations on your Guardian Angel award, Matthew, and thank you for the wonderful care, kindness, and compassion you provide your patients.

Our Foundation would like to extend congratulations to all the Graduates of the class of 2026 and wish you all the success in your nursing careers. We look forward to hearing about all the wonderful things you will accomplish!

We would like to recognize two heroes in healthcare who were presented with Guardian Angel awards recently! The Guardian...
05/20/2026

We would like to recognize two heroes in healthcare who were presented with Guardian Angel awards recently!

The Guardian Angel program celebrates those who have made a significant difference in the lives of their patients, often going above and beyond the call of duty.

Kara Colbourne and Heidi Stratton were recognized for their phenomenal work recently and were presented with Guardian Angel Awards from the WRH Foundation!

Kara's nominator shared their experience and gratitude with us as follows: "Kara, you are very sweet and funny. We appreciated having you as our nurse. You put our minds at ease in a time of confusion. You are professional and caring and an outstanding nurse. NLHS Western Zone is very lucky to have you! Thank you for being our Guardian Angel."

Heidi's nominator shared their experience and gratitude with us as follows: "Heidi, you are an outstanding nurse with the utmost compassion and caregiving skills. We need more nurses like you. It is NLHS Western Zone’s loss that you are retired. There should be a program for nurses like you to teach new nurses your amazing skills as there are things you cannot learn from textbooks. On behalf of our entire family, we extend our heartfelt thanks for being our Guardian Angel!"

Pictured below: Olivia Porter, ICU Nurse; Angela Butt, Care Facilitator; Kara Colbourne and Heidi Stratton with their Guardian Angel awards; Maxine McGrath, ICU Manager; Janet Reddy, Staff Nurse; Tammy Lovell, Staff Nurse; and Suzanne Carey from the WRH Foundation who presented the awards.

Congratulations on your Guardian Angel awards, and thank you for the wonderful care, kindness, and compassion you always provide your patients.

We would like to recognize a hero in healthcare who was presented with a Guardian Angel award recently! The Guardian Ang...
05/08/2026

We would like to recognize a hero in healthcare who was presented with a Guardian Angel award recently! The Guardian Angel program celebrates those who have made a significant difference in the lives of their patients, often going above and beyond the call of duty.

Nicole Pittman was recognized for her phenomenal work recently at Bonne Bay Health Centre.

Nicole's nominator shared their experience and gratitude with us as follows: "Nicole, thank you for your caring and considerate nature. I have seen, on a number occasions, you expressing empathy not only to the residents of Long Term Care, but also to your colleagues. Your overall approach to the work you do and the care you give makes you a wonderful candidate for a Guardian Angel Award!"

Pictured (L-R) are Karen Hynes, PCC; Nicole Pittman, Guardian Angel Award Recipient; and Patricia Reid, Manager of Site Operations, BBHC. Patricia presented the award to Nicole on behalf of the Western Regional Hospital Foundation.

Congratulations on your Guardian Angel award, Nicole, and thank you for the wonderful care, kindness and compassion you provide your residents!

04/29/2026

Drop by any Corner Brook or Steady Brook Tim Hortons location to support Healthcare in your Region! All proceeds will improve healthcare through the Western Regional Hospital Foundation.

Thank you to our friends at the Corner Brook and Steady Brook Tim Hortons locations for selecting the WRH Foundation as ...
04/24/2026

Thank you to our friends at the Corner Brook and Steady Brook Tim Hortons locations for selecting the WRH Foundation as the recipient of the Spring Smile Cookie proceeds! We also appreciate the amazing staff who help make these cookies and the awesome customers who purchase them.

Click in the comments below for a pre-order form!

We would like to recognize another hero in healthcare who was presented with a Guardian Angel award recently! The Guardi...
04/24/2026

We would like to recognize another hero in healthcare who was presented with a Guardian Angel award recently!

The Guardian Angel program celebrates those who have made a significant difference in the lives of their patients, often going above and beyond the call of duty.

Megan Lapierre was recognized for her phenomenal work recently and was presented with a Guardian Angel Award from the WRH Foundation!

Megan's nominator shared their experience and gratitude with us as follows: "During my labour and delivery to welcome our baby, your incredible energy and knowledge were greatly appreciated. You were a leader who was not afraid to try different things to help mom and baby and you pulled on all your experience to help us avoid a c-section. People like you and your team make a real difference! Thank you for your awesome energy and positivity and for being our Guardian Angel."

Pictured below: Megan Lapierre with her Guardian Angel award, accompanied by her Maternal Child team members, as well as Suzanne Carey from the WRH Foundation who presented the award.

Congratulations on your Guardian Angel award, and thank you for the wonderful care, kindness, and compassion you always provide your patients.

We would like to recognize another hero in healthcare who was presented with a Guardian Angel award recently! The Guardi...
04/23/2026

We would like to recognize another hero in healthcare who was presented with a Guardian Angel award recently!

The Guardian Angel program celebrates those who have made a significant difference in the lives of their patients and residents, often going above and beyond the call of duty.

Cindy Burton been recognized for her phenomenal work and was presented with a Guardian Angel Award from the WRH Foundation!

Cindy's nominator shared their experience and gratitude with us as follows: "Cindy, it didn’t take me long to see that you are a great asset to the staff at WLTC! Your energy, dedication and willingness to go above and beyond for the residents is to be commended. You’re very professional and deal with each resident in a very compassionate and understanding way. Your patience knows no end, and even during down time, we could find you rearranging the resident’s closets or stopping by to have a chat with them and their families. You have an innate ability of being able to navigate the challenges that some residents may display. Whenever you were on duty, I had total peace of mind that my mom was in good hands, and I didn’t have to worry. You can’t put a price tag on that; as families, we always worry about our loved ones. Thank you for being our Guardian Angel!"

Pictured (L-R) are Andrea Colbourne, WLTC Manager; Cindy Burton, Guardian Angel Award recipient; and Suzanne Carey, WRH Foundation Executive Director.

Congratulations on your Guardian Angel award, and thank you for the wonderful care, kindness, and compassion you always provide your residents.

We would like to recognize another hero in healthcare who was presented with a Guardian Angel award recently! The Guardi...
04/22/2026

We would like to recognize another hero in healthcare who was presented with a Guardian Angel award recently!

The Guardian Angel program celebrates those who have made a significant difference in the lives of their patients, often going above and beyond the call of duty.

Laura Park was recognized for her phenomenal work recently and was presented with a Guardian Angel Award from the WRH Foundation!

Laura's nominator shared their experience and gratitude with us as follows: "Laura, you are compassionate, efficient, energetic, gentle, spiritual and an exceptional nurse! For many years at Western Health I have had the honour and privilege to have worked alongside you in obstetrics, surgery, pediatrics and endoscopy. From the many patients that you have cared for and from each of your many colleagues, we want to express our heartfelt appreciation. Thank you for teaching us so much and for being a Guardian Angel to so many. You are one of a kind!"

Pictured below: Laura Park with her award, accompanied by her Endoscopy team members, as well as Suzanne Carey from the WRH Foundation who presented the award.

Congratulations on your Guardian Angel award, and thank you for the wonderful care, kindness, and compassion you always provide your patients.

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