Members of the Boreal Healthcare Foundation, Mann-Northway, Power 99 FM, 101.5 Beach Radio, and 900 CKBI celebrating after wrapping up Give a Little Life Day. (Teena Monteleone/paNOW Staff)

By Jaryn Vecchio

Amazing Event

Over $464K raised for P.A.’s Victoria Hospital through Give a Little Life Day Radiothon

Dec 1, 2023 | 6:21 PM

This year’s Give a Little Life Day Radiothon in Prince Albert was a huge success.

The fundraiser was able to raise over $464,000 which will help ensure people can receive the best care possible at the Victoria Hospital.

“We were hoping for a really good result, and this surpassed all of our expectations,” said Cody Barnett, the CEO of the Boreal Healthcare Foundation.

Hundreds of donations were collected over a 12-hour span. This included a $20,000 donation from Ruszkowski Enterprises.

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“My family has been in P.A. for well over 60 years… we’ve relied on healthcare. Myself, my family, pretty well everyone I know, so we really believe in what (the Boreal Healthcare Foundation) is doing,” said Adam Ruszkowski, Manager of Ruszkowski Enterprises.

Adam Ruszkowski (left) and Cody Barnett (right). (Teena Monteleone/paNOW Staff)

Other groups that donated include Lake Country Co-op, the Emma Lake Golf Course, Broda Group, and Hope’s Home.

Cody Barnett (left) with retired Dr. Louis Poulin (right), on behalf of the Emma Lake Golf Course which raised the funds through two tournaments. (Teena Monteleone/paNOW Staff)

Cody Barnett (middle) accepting a donation from Lake County Co-op. (Teena Monteleone/paNOW Staff)

The funds will specifically be used to update and replace medical equipment.

“Everything from visualization tools for the ICU to vein viewers for pediatrics, so there’s some incredible pieces of equipment coming,” said Barnett.

Other needs include a Metro Code Crash Cart for Cardiology, a breast milk fridge, and a Bipap machine which will help supply pressurized air to those struggling to breath.

The next step will be identifying what is needed now and what can wait.

-With files from Teena Monteleone

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Jaryn.Vecchio@pattisonmedia.com

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