Business Details
Empowering Shuswap Healthcare Through Community Generosity
The Shuswap Hospital Foundation is a registered charitable society dedicated to enhancing healthcare services in the Shuswap region. Established to accept and manage donations, our mission focuses on funding priority equipment, facilities, and upgrades for Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Bastion Place, and Community Care Services. With a volunteer Board of Directors and two dedicated staff members, we ensure operational costs are covered through investment interest while maintaining transparency and community-driven impact. Our Salmon Run-themed recognition walls honor donors at various contribution levels, fostering a legacy of generosity. Over decades, our team has combined healthcare administration expertise with grassroots community engagement to strengthen local healthcare access.Through initiatives like annual charity golf tournaments and 50/50 draws, we mobilize community support while providing tax-wise donation options. Our 2024 impact report highlights $1.2 million in critical equipment funded, directly improving emergency care, diagnostics, and patient outcomes. We prioritize donor education through gifting checklists and personalized consultations, ensuring contributions align with both donor intentions and community healthcare needs. Our strategic partnerships with local volunteers, sponsors, and healthcare professionals ensure sustainable healthcare advancements. As a trusted steward of community generosity, we remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of accountability and transparency.
Services
Equipment Funding
Memorial Tributes
Planned Giving
Community Campaigns
Donor Recognition
Highlights and features
- We channel 100% of donations directly to healthcare improvements
- Our Salmon Run recognition walls honor donor contributions publicly
- Decades of combined healthcare administration experience on our board
- Transparent financial reporting in annual impact reports
- Tax-efficient donation options including securities and planned giving
What people say
Lifesaving equipment funded
Transparent financial reporting
Meaningful tribute options
Community-focused leadership
Tax-efficient donations
Services
Equipment Funding
We prioritize critical equipment needs for Shuswap Lake General Hospital and affiliated facilities. Our 2024 funding supported $742,716 in diagnostics equipment, $175,148 for surgical tools, and $201,432 for emergency department upgrades. These investments ensure healthcare providers can deliver timely, accurate care without requiring patient transfers to other communities.
Memorial Tributes
Our tribute program allows donors to honor loved ones while supporting healthcare. $2,000+ donations earn recognition on our Salmon Run wall, with digital tributes available for all contributions. This program has created lasting memorials while funding over $1.2 million in medical equipment last year alone.
Planned Giving
We offer tax-efficient donation options including bequests, securities, and insurance policies. Our checklist guides donors through considerations for lifetime and deferred gifts, ensuring financial security while maximizing healthcare impact. Professional advisors receive specialized resources to facilitate complex gift arrangements.
Community Campaigns
Annual initiatives like the Charity Open Golf Tournament and 50/50 draws engage the community in healthcare support. These events raised significant funds in 2024, complementing direct donations. All proceeds directly support priority equipment needs identified by healthcare professionals.
Donor Recognition
Our tiered recognition system honors contributions from Bronze Friends ($100-$499) to Cornerstone Ruby patrons ($100,000+). Physical and digital recognition walls showcase donor impact, with detailed reporting in annual impact statements. This transparency demonstrates how collective generosity transforms local healthcare.
People
Chris Davis
President
Dealer principal at Braby Motors with 15 years' experience. Committed to local healthcare through board service since 2021. Combines business leadership with community stewardship to improve Salmon Arm's medical access.
Dr. Darren Lorenz
Past President
Family physician with 17 years in Salmon Arm healthcare. Former emergency department head and medical director. Brings clinical perspective to foundation governance, advocating for regional healthcare autonomy.
Michael McCurrach
Vice President
Legal professional with charity fundraising experience through Hockey Helps the Homeless. Joined the board in 2021 to leverage legal expertise for healthcare advancement. Focuses on community engagement and strategic growth.
Eugene Casavant
Former CEO
Retired healthcare administrator with 40 years' experience, including 15 years leading Shuswap Lake General Hospital. Provided strategic direction during regionalization efforts. Now contributes board governance expertise from 1983-1998 tenure.
Carolyn Black
Hospital Auxiliary Rep
Represents hospital volunteers who contribute thousands of hours annually. Coordinates auxiliary efforts that complement foundation fundraising. Ensures frontline healthcare perspectives inform equipment prioritization.
Questions
How do donations directly impact local healthcare?
100% of donations fund priority equipment and facility upgrades at Shuswap Lake General Hospital, with detailed impact reports showing exactly how funds improve patient care.
What recognition options exist for donors?
Our Salmon Run wall recognizes donors at six levels from Bronze Friends ($100) to Cornerstone Ruby ($100,000+), with digital tributes available for all contributions.
Can I direct my donation to specific equipment?
While we encourage unrestricted giving to meet priority needs, donors may specify equipment preferences that align with our strategic funding goals.
What tax benefits apply to donations?
All donations receive official tax receipts. Securities donations qualify for capital gains exemptions, and planned gifts offer additional tax-efficient benefits.
How are funding priorities determined?
Medical staff and administrators identify critical equipment needs annually. These priorities are published in our impact reports and updated through community consultations.
Reviews (1)
Morgen M.
Apr 16, 2021
Report
The Shuswap Hospital Foundation does amazing work and thanks to their tremendous efforts, amazing supporters and generous donors, have helped the Shuswap General Hospital with the latest in upgraded equipment to serve the Shuswap region.
