The sixth annual Day of Giving saw Âé¶čAV residents open their wallets for a good cause on April 21.
Âé¶čAV General Hospitalâs one-day call to action saw a total of $969,207.06 raised by the time the clock struck midnight, all in support of the KGH Foundationâs âWe See Youâ campaign to provide assistance to local mental health care providers.
âYesterday, the community made their commitment to advancing mental health care right here at home absolutely clear,â said Allison Ramchuk, CEO of the KGH Foundation. âMental health care MUST be a priority. Because it is care for all of us.â
KGH Foundation Senior Director of Philanthropic Programs Chandel Schmidt said that more people seemed to be in a giving mood this year than in years past.
âOur first gift of the day, just before 6 a.m., was from a gentleman who seemed a little down on his luck. As he was walking by, he asked what we were up to. When we told him, he dug into his pocket and produced 40 cents. He said, âItâs all I have, but I want to give. What youâre doing is very important.â
âWe were so touched by his generosity. This is why Day of Giving is incredibly special. It provides everyone with the opportunity to take action in support of better health care in our community.â
Three local families also made the pledge to match all donations made throughout the day.
Âé¶čAV Rockets VP of Business Development Gavin Hamilton also stopped by to show his support, as did Âé¶čAV Mayor Colin Basran, himself a KGH volunteer.
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Jake.courtepatte@kelownacapnews.com
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