Maz Entertainment may have won the dodgeball tournament, but the real winner was healthcare services in Lloydminster.
The Lloydminster Region Health Foundation’s (LRHF) 6th annual Gift To Health Fundraiser raised $238,600 on Dec. 3 at The Hoop Factory.
As in years past, funds from the event support the foundation’s Greatest Needs Fund. This year’s greatest included Panda Warmers and fetal heart monitors to support the maternity ward, as well as air mattress beds.
For LRHF CEO, Stephanie Munro, the event was a resounding success.
“The greatest needs fund is always a great thing to contribute to because it means we always have funds readily available for whenever there’s a need or request from the hospital, healthcare facility or organization within Lloydminster,” explained Munro.
“Raising funds for that need is always wonderful for us. This year in particular, some of the funds will be used to purchase new equipment for the maternity ward. With over 800-1,000 new babies being born each year within our community, we must support those individuals.”
This year’s fundraiser featured 180 participants and a multitude of volunteers. Munro explained she was thankful for all who were a part of the day, no matter how minor the role.
“It’s the community coming together, and that’s what this is really about, building more awareness surrounding healthcare,” she said. “A huge shoutout to Mikey Dubz, Kurt Price, Evan Degenhardt and all the other guest hosts throughout the day. Also, a huge thank you to our sponsors, Cenovus Energy, Boundary Ford, Synergy Credit Union and the amazing other sponsors we had.”
Munro also wanted to thank the event hosts from The Hoop
Factory.
“A big shoutout goes to Chris King and The Hoop Factory for once again donating their facility for us to have this event,” said Munro.
“Not having to rent a space helps keep our costs extremely low and we can’t thank them enough.”
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