High River District Health Care Foundation

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High River District Health Care Foundation

The mission of the Foundation is to provide our donors with a means of enhancing the quality of health care available in our community.

Foundation History

The High River District Health Care Foundation was established on March 25th, 1986 and obtained charitable registration on October 16th, 1986. For the first five years hospital staff ran the Foundation in addition to their regular departmental responsibilities. Our only fund raising activity was the annual Dinner and Auction, which continues to this day. The 2012 Dinner raised over $56,000, and supported enhancements to Acute Care. The first direct mail campaign was held in November of 1992, a Donor recognition program put in place, and a Donor newsletter, Foundation Footnotes, was launched. It is still published bi-annually. The Foundation received its first bequest in 1989 which established a permanent endowment fund for the Foundation. Over the years the endowment fund has been added to and now stands at over $1 million. The intent of the endowment fund is to ensure the long term viability of the Foundation. In November 1991 the “Be Our Partner” campaign was launched and the beginnings of a formal Fund Development program was put in place. In April of 1992 a Fund Development Co-ordinator was hired by the Foundation on a contract basis. The following December the Foundation’s office was re-located within the Hospital and on April 1, 1994 the Board decided to make the Development Co-ordinator a permanent position within the Foundation. In 2009 the Board hired a full-time Executive Director. In 2013 the Foundation launched its most significant fund raising initiative to date, partnering with the Rotary Club High River to raise one milliion dollars to support the expansion and enhancement of the Community Cancer Centre at the High River Hospital. The Foundations main focus continus to be on the Hospital but expands to cover Alberta Health Service supported initiatives in High River and Nanton.

12/25/2025

This holiday season, the Foundation sends warm wishes to our community and huge thanks for being part of the journey in supporting local healthcare. Wishing you and your family a safe and joyful holiday season. ⛄🎄🎅

12/22/2025

The holidays have arrived at the hospital 🎄✨

🎁 1,563 lbs of food donated to the Salvation Army Food Bank
🧶 Ugly Christmas sweaters on full display
🌟 Trees lit for the Points of Light Campaign
🍪 Locally made cookies for our incredible staff on Treat Day
🎅 Santa sightings included!!

We are feeling festive and full of cheer!

12/19/2025

💵Split the Pot Lottery has exciting chances to win between $10,000 and $250,000, plus the quarterly draw is happening soon with a grand prize that has already grown to over $1.2 MILLION!

✨Every ticket also includes entries into the Split the Pot Sweepstakes, where you could win a 2026 Ford Explorer 🚙 plus FREE gas for a year ⛽Talk about an incredible bonus prize!

When purchasing your tickets, be sure to select the High River District Health Care Foundation so your support stays local and helps fund vital healthcare services right here in our community.

👉 Get your tickets at ab.splitthepot.ca and play with purpose this December — you could win big while making a meaningful impact on local patient care. ❤️

Elevate your charitable impact with Split the Pot Lottery. A partnership of Alberta Hospitals across the province have come together to bring you a groundbreaking way to win and support!

12/18/2025

🕯️ Points of Light offers a heartfelt opportunity to remember, reflect, and honour those who have touched our lives, while also giving comfort to patients and families in our community.

Each light purchased supports end-of-life and spiritual care at the High River Hospital, helping ensure dignity, comfort, and compassionate support when it matters most. Lights are available for $25 for one, $60 for three, or $100 for six.

To dedicate a light in someone’s honour or memory, please visit us at the Foundation office or online at highriverhealthfoundation.ca/pointsoflight

12/17/2025

🩺 The Screen Test mobile mammography clinic is in High River! Eligible individuals aged 45–74 can access free breast cancer screening at the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex until December 20th.

🩷 There are lots of appointment openings all day Friday and Saturday, so don’t miss this opportunity to get screened close to home. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 1-800-667-0604. If you have mobility concerns or need extra time during your appointment, please let them know when scheduling.

Helpful Links:
https://screeningforlife.ca/breast/get-screened/ .
https://screeningforlife.ca/breast/screen-test-mobile-clinics/

12/11/2025

Points of Light is a heartfelt way to honour loved ones while supporting compassionate care in our community. Each light represents a life remembered and a story cherished 💛

Lights can be purchased for $25 for one, $60 for three, or $100 for six, with proceeds supporting end-of-life and spiritual care services at the High River Hospital.

To dedicate a light in memory or in honour of someone special, please visit highriverhealthfoundation.ca/pointsoflight or come into the Foundation office.

12/10/2025

Split the Pot is back and so is your chance to win big while supporting local healthcare.

Every ticket you buy grows the cash prize and helps fund important equipment and programs at the High River Hospital. It’s a win for you and a win for our community!

🎟️ Grab your tickets through the link in our bio, make sure to select the High River District Healthcare Foundation 💛

Good luck!
https://ab.splitthepot.ca/

12/08/2025

Your donation to the Cattle and Grain Roundup will help purchase a rapid infuser, a critical piece of equipment used in the most urgent, life-saving situations at the High River Hospital.

You can donate:
💵Cash ➡ through the CGRU webpage or by stopping in at the Foundation office,
🐃Cattle ➡ through Foothills Auctioneers
🌾Grain ➡ through Cargill Blackie Elevator
~Just mention the High River District Healthcare Foundation~

Every contribution strengthens healthcare close to home.
💛 Donate through the link in our bio or at the office!

https://www.highriverhealthfoundation.ca/cattle-and-grain-round-up

12/06/2025

✨This season, we remember, celebrate, and hold close the loved ones who continue to shine in our hearts. By purchasing a light, you can honour someone special while supporting spiritual and end-of-life care for patients and families at the High River Hospital✨

Each light is a warm reminder of love that never fades. 🤍

https://www.highriverhealthfoundation.ca/pointsoflight (link in bio as well)

12/03/2025

This season gives us a chance to pause, reflect, and honour the special people who’ve touched our lives. ✨

Last Wednesday, we held our Points of Light ceremony—celebrating loved ones, thanking those who guide us, and remembering those held close in our hearts.

We hung ornaments in memory of cherished family and friends and, in a beautiful tradition, the Senger Family lit the first tree in honour of Dr. Len Senger. Thank you, Alice, Claire, and George. 💛

Every donation supports end-of-life and spiritual care at the hospital, comfort and compassion when it’s needed most. With a gift of $25.00, you can shine a light in honour of someone dear. They become a bright Point of Light on our tree this Christmas. 🎄✨

12/02/2025

.✨ This Giving Tuesday, your generosity can make an immediate impact. ✨

Our Annual Appeal is a year-round campaign that lets you give when it’s most meaningful for you. Most gifts support our Greatest Needs Fund, one of the most important ways you can help strengthen healthcare in our community.

Because these funds are unrestricted, they allow us to respond where support is needed most. In the past, Greatest Needs gifts have helped purchase vital medical equipment, enhance Long Term Care, and support education programs for our healthcare teams.

💙 Give today. Give when you can. Give where it matters most.
Donate to our Annual Appeal through the link in our bio or

https://www.highriverhealthfoundation.ca/annual-appeal

12/01/2025

A heartfelt thank-you to FortisAlberta, Head Elf Chad Lambourn, his elves, and the Kinsmen Club of High River for creating a beautiful Christmas display and bringing the magic to the High River Hospital. 🎅🎄

Address

560/9th Avenue SW
High River, AB
T1V1B3

Telephone

+14036520129

Website

http://www.highriverhealthfoundation.ca/, https://linktr.ee/highriverhealthfoundation

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