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Radio-a-thon and Pancake Breakfast for Melfort Hospital

Oct 6, 2017 | 2:15 PM

Foundation to host radiothon and pancake breakfast to raise money for digital imaging equipment

The North Central Health Care Foundation (NCHCF) in Melfort will be hosting a pancake breakfast to formally kick-off their one-day radiothon for the Melfort Hospital Digital X-Ray Campaign. The radiothon will be live on 105 CJVR and CK750 all day long.

During the radiothon, the NCHCF intends to meet the campaign’s $510,000 target. The NCHCF has already raised $200,000 toward meeting the campaign goal. Individuals, groups and businesses from the community and surrounding area are encouraged to pledge their support to the campaign during the radiothon.

The radiothon donation line is: 306-752-8831.

Melfort Hospital Digital X-Ray Campaign Radiothon Friday, October 20th 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Pancake Breakfast Kick-Off 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. Melfort Curling Club 110 Crawford Avenue West

For more information on the campaign or the North Central Health Care Foundation, visit the NCHCF website at www.nchcf.ca

The NCHCF is in the final phase of the Melfort Hospital Digital X-Ray Campaign focused on securing the final investment for the state-of-the-art x-ray equipment currently providing patients with safe, timely diagnostic care. Melfort Hospital is one of seven diagnostic imaging sites in Kelsey Trail Health Region (KTHR) that has been upgraded from the outdated computed x-ray technology to industry standard digital technology, aligning all diagnostic imaging equipment in the health region.

The NCHCF has been raising funds to support the ongoing delivery of healthcare services in Melfort and area since 2001. Funds raised by the NCHCF over the last 16 years have supported the purchase of much-needed equipment necessary for the delivery of healthcare services in Melfort Hospital, Parkland Place, Nirvana Assisted Living, Melfort & Naicam Home Care and Chateau Providence in St. Brieux.

On an annual basis, the NCHCF works in collaboration with Kelsey Trail Health Region to determine the highest priority equipment needs with the Melfort area, ensuring the funds that are raised through the generous contributions of community-minded individuals, groups and businesses are directed to the areas where they are most needed.

To date, the NCHCF has been successful in generating $200,000 toward the campaign goal of $510,000. We need your donation to reach our target for this campaign and generate the funds necessary to address ongoing future equipment needs. Donors may make lump sum donations or arrangements for multi-year installments can also be made.

The North Central Health Care Foundation is dedicated to encouraging and securing community investment to meet the long –term healthcare equipment needs of Melfort and area. Your generous contribution to the Melfort Hospital Digital X-Ray Campaign is an investment in the future of Melfort Hospital and the community of Melfort as a whole. More importantly, it is also a reflection of the tradition of giving that supports the advancement of healthcare in the community and the well-being of all that require these vital healthcare services.

All donors will receive formal recognition through acknowledgement on the NCHCF website, the newspaper, and the NCHCF donor board. Donations over $20 will receive a charitable donation receipt for income tax. Thank you for your generosity!

Support the North Central Health Care Foundation
How Can I Donate?
To support this campaign or any future fundraising needs of the NCHCF, donations may be made by:
 Calling the North Central Health Care Foundation at 306-752-8700
 Cheque or money order payable to North Central Health Care Foundation
 Credit Card
 Online at www.nchcf.ca
 By mail to Box 1480, Melfort SK S0E 1A0
 In person at the gift shop at Melfort Hospital or Parkland Place
 In person at the Pancake Breakfast Kick-Off
 Calling in anytime during the Radiothon 306-752-8831