Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation

08/22/2025

We're ready to welcome golfers to the The Lakes Resort - Cape Breton for the 6th annual Golf Because You Care, presented by ServiceMaster of Cape Breton!

Please note: Our office will be closed, reopening Tuesday, August 26. If your matter is urgent, please phone 902-567-7752 and leave a voice message.

08/21/2025

On what would have been the 5th birthday of their cousin, Alasdair MacIntyre, siblings Laila and Lachy took on a very special project.

With help from their friends Violet and Dahlia, this crew hosted a lemonade stand in loving memory of Alasdair, raising an incredible $400 for Caleb's Courage.

Thank you so much Lachy, Laila, Violet and Dahlia, for this act of kindness and for sharing Alasdair’s story. Your donation will support little superheroes fighting BIG battles, here in Cape Breton. 💜

08/21/2025

Registration is open for Caleb's Courage's Walk, Run or Fly! Get your capes ready for September 28th.🦸‍♂️💜

Caleb's Courage is in memory of Caleb MacArthur, helping little superheroes, fighting BIG battles.

08/20/2025

This time last year, we celebrated Kyle Anne MacDonald and the largest gift ever given to cancer care in Cape Breton. 💜

08/19/2025

💜 In memory of Norman Cameron 💜

On behalf of their loved one, Norman M. Cameron, family members Carl (left), Amanda (center) and Cameron (right) presented an incredible donation of $5,000 in gift cards to directly support Cape Breton patients.

Norman had a successful career in law in British Columbia, but his roots lie here in Cape Breton. While living away, he made sure to visit his family on the Island often, because for Norman, “Cape Breton was always home.”

Over the years, Norman had been accumulating Air Miles points, which his family was able to use for this wonderful gift.

We are so grateful for this donation in memory of Norman, which will help eliminate barriers to health care for patients in Cape Breton, when they need it most. 💜

08/18/2025

Meet Shannon Sidney, the Renal Program Manager for Nova Scotia Health’s Eastern Zone. 💜

Shannon works with our Foundation to identify the needs of patients who rely on the Renal Unit and distribute funds accordingly. This, of course, is made possible through donor generosity to the Renal Fund.
Supporting 65 patients daily, the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Renal Unit delivers care six days a week to some of our island’s most vulnerable community members.

In her recent letter to donors, Shannon shared how donors are making a real impact on the lives of fellow Cape Bretoners facing kidney disease, as well as the current needs of the Unit.

"Kidney disease and the care it requires can take away some of the things cherished most. Precious time with family, the ability to work, financial stability and even independence. Working closely with each patient, my team and I see how important the Renal Fund is and how endlessly thankful patients are for the gifts that bring relief from the burdens of treatment, during an already stressful time.”

Read more from Shannon, here: https://www.cbrhfoundation.ca/story/shannon-sidney/

08/17/2025

💜 We’re searching for stories! 💜

Have you or a loved one relied on the care provided by the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital? Do you feel pulled to “give back?”

This Radio Day, we’re rallying our community to support the purchase of life-saving equipment for the ICU. Radio Day celebrates fundraisers in our community, rallies for a focused cause, and shares health care stories all day long.

If you would like to support our fundraising efforts by sharing your (ICU) health care story, please send us a message. We’re happy to answer questions and provide more details. 💜

08/14/2025

Harbour Wars is taking place this Saturday, August 16, in Little Harbour, L’Ardoise!

This annual event celebrates the fishing industry of Richmond County, featuring fisher skills competitions where teams of four battle to be the top crew.

Supporting the Tom McNeil Cancer Patient Care Fund, Harbour Wars has raised more than $183,000 to-date to support those who need it most, right here at home.

We are SO grateful to be part of this wonderful event, which is made possible through an incredible community of volunteers. Thank you to the Harbour Wars team for all the hard work put into this special event. 💜

Learn more or support their efforts at: www.cbrhfoundation.ca/harbour-wars/

08/11/2025

In July, we were joined by local McDonald’s teams, along with staff members from the Pediatrics and Renal departments, for this year’s McHappy Day cheque presentation. Thanks to the generosity of local McDonald’s and Cape Bretoners, an incredible $104,000 was raised for local health care.

This record-breaking total will allow the Foundation to purchase a Centralized Monitoring System for the Pediatric Unit, as well as two ultrasounds for the Renal Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.

Thank you to our local McDonald’s team’s and to everyone who supported McHappy Day this year!

08/09/2025

Today marks one year since Claire Isabel Burke was born — a day her parents, Nick and Katherine, will forever hold in their hearts. In her memory, they’ve created Claire’s Comfort Closet, a special initiative to support families with babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.

Claire’s time on earth was heartbreakingly short, but her impact is just beginning. Through Claire’s Comfort Closet, the Burke family aims to raise funds to purchase baby clothing, sleep sacks, toiletry items, gift cards, and other comfort items for families navigating the uncertainty and fear of a NICU stay.

“Having a baby in the NICU can be an anxiety-inducing and heart-wrenching experience, and things can happen quickly; when your baby is sick, everything else stops. If a baby is born prematurely, or suddenly requires extra care, a family may not have time to get the necessities – we want to make sure families have exactly what they need, so they can focus on their little ones.”

To donate to Claire’s Comfort Closet and to read Claire’s story, visit:

https://www.cbrhfoundation.ca/story/claires-comfort-closet/

08/06/2025

This year, we’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Cape Breton Hospital Foundation. 💜

Since 1985, together, we have been eliminating barriers and building a future where everyone has access to the care they need, right here at home.

Let’s celebrate this milestone and the donors, volunteers, supporters and community spirit that brought us to where we are today. 🎉

Read our timeline of impact at: https://www.cbrhfoundation.ca/40-years/

08/01/2025

Our office is closed Monday, August 4, for the August long weekend. Enjoy! 💜