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In 2023, the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society made a historic pledge of $3 million to support Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation’s (DHCH Foundation) $18.25 million “Coming Home” Campaign towards the new 200-bed Beedie Long Term Care Centre at the Delta Hospital Campus of Care. In honour of this generous contribution, the Day Program for Older Adults at the new Long Term Care Centre will be named in recognition of the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society.
The 32-space Day Program for Older Adults will provide crucial services to seniors in the community, offering health checks and structured activities aimed at promoting physical, mental, and social well-being. In addition, the program will offer respite for caregivers, helping reduce stress while ensuring loved ones are cared for in a safe, supportive environment.
The Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society’s $3 million pledge ranks as one of the largest donations ever made by a hospital auxiliary in the province. Beyond this transformative gift, the Auxiliary donates over $750,000 annually to DHCH Foundation in support of hospital-wide equipment needs. In addition, they generously fund spiritual, music, and recreation programs for residents at Mountain View Manor, Delta Hospital’s current long-term care home.
“The naming of the Day Program for Older Adults in recognition of this extraordinary donation underscores the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society’s unwavering commitment to improving healthcare for seniors in Delta,” said Jim Short, President of the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society. “We are incredibly proud of our volunteers and their hard work, which has made this significant donation possible. It is our largest contribution to date, and we are honored to play a role in such an impactful project.”
“We are deeply appreciative of the Auxiliary’s generous donation and their dedication to enhancing the quality of care for Delta’s seniors,” added Lisa Hoglund, Executive Director, Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation. “This generous lead gift will play a pivotal role in our $18.25 million ‘Coming Home’ campaign, greatly enhancing our capacity to deliver a high-quality, home-like care to our aging population.”
To learn more about the Beedie Long Term Care Centre and how you can support the ‘Coming Home’ campaign, please visit the DHCH Foundation website at www.dhchfoundation.ca/capital-campaign.