Thanks to the incredible work of our donors and supporters, this year’s East Kootenay Foundation for Health (EKFH) Starlite campaign was the most successful one ever.

In total, over $800,000 was raised for health care priorities across the East Kootenay.

The campaign started off with $150,000 raised at the annual Denham Ford & Kootenay Columbia Home Medical Equipment in partnership with Elk Valley Resources Starlite Ball hosted at St. Eugene on November 1. The event brought together businesses, donors, supporters, and the Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice Society in support of their plans to build a hospice home for the East Kootenay.

Thank you to all our event sponsors, auction donors, volunteers, and attendees for the incredibly successful night.

The remaining $650,000 was donated by donors from across the region and beyond in appreciation of the hard work and quality of care of our health care teams and in support of several different health care priorities.

Nearly half of the funds raised were directed towards our partnership with the Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice Society to build a hospice home for the East Kootenay.

Other funds were donated towards the purchase of a second portable ultrasound at the Golden & District Hospital, oncology care upgrades at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital, and in support of the hospitals, health care centres, and long-term care homes across the region.

Donors also showed support for the expansion of JoeAnna’s House in Kelowna. This expansion is adding ten much needed new beds to the home away from home for residents from across the region who are travelling to Kelowna to support loved ones receiving care at Kelowna General Hospital.

EKFH Executive Director Brenna Hong shared, “From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who supported our Starlight Campaign. To our donors, sponsors, event attendees, volunteers, and partners, your generosity and belief in this work mean more than words can express. We simply could not do what we do without the unwavering support of our community. Time and time again, when there is a need, you step forward and make meaningful change possible. Because of you, we are making a real and lasting impact on healthcare across the East Kootenay region. Thank you for standing with us and making Starlite 2025 one of the most successful ones yet.”

The EKFH Starlite Campaign runs annually in November and December in support of current health care priorities. Donations raised through the campaign To learn more about our current and upcoming priorities and to show your support, please visit ekfh.ca, call 250-489-6481, or drop by our office in the lobby of the East Kootenay Regional Hospital.

East Kootenay Foundation for Health fundraises to support health projects across the East Kootenay Health Region, including five hospitals, three health care centres, five long term care homes, and community health improvements.

The health care needs across our region are always evolving. Learn more about our current priorities and ways to give at ekfh.ca.

East Kootenay Foundation for Health

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