The BTHC Foundation has over 50,000 reasons to smile, thanks to an incredible Smile Cookie Week! During this year’s Smile Cookie Week, held April 28th to May 4th, a staggering $50,182 was raised between the Morden and Winkler Tim Horton’s through the sale of Smile Cookies, Smile Plushies and donations. The Foundation is grateful for the continued partnership with Jeff and Linda Doerksen, owners of the Morden and Winkler locations and the unique fundraising opportunity that Smile Cookie Week provides.
The Foundation is also thankful for the volunteer support – with over 80 community volunteers helping throughout the week to decorate cookies, coordinate deliveries and greet customers in Tim Horton’s. The week flew by and customers were entertained at both locations with appearances by the Cookie Monster, and familiar faces from community fire departments, elected officials, medical clinics, financial institutions, and the Winkler Flyers, to name just a few of the organizations lending their support.
All funds raised at the Morden and Winkler locations will build something special at BTHC. Every order, large or small, played a part in supporting the BTHC Foundation’s vision of creating an outdoor wellness space. This future space will offer patients, families, and staff a peaceful place to step outside, breathe deeply, and recharge away from the busy hospital setting.
All ten chairs in the BTHC Cancer Care unit recently received an upgrade, thanks to a thoughtful request from local resident Emily Bennett and the generous support of the Morden Community Thrift Shop.
During her own cancer treatments in Winnipeg, Emily experienced the comfort of heated chairs firsthand. Wanting to bring that same comfort to patients in her home community, she partnered with BTHC to submit a proposal to the Foundation, requesting that the chairs in Cancer Care be replaced with heated, massage chairs.
With a $45,000 grant from the Morden Thrift Store, the Foundation was able to make this request a reality. Earlier this month, the new chairs arrived at BTHC. With roughly 200 treatments taking place each month, these chairs are already making a difference, providing warmth and relief during difficult moments. Exactly what Emily hoped for. Thank you Emily for your remarkable compassion, and thank you to the Morden Thrift Store community for your unwavering support. The Foundation is honoured to work with you.
Pictured left to right, BTHC Foundation Executive Director Shannon Samatte-Folkett, Deborah Riter and Joan Mikolasek from the Morden Thrift Store, Emily Bennett (seated), Lindsey McLaren, Sherry Martens and Sheri-Lynn Duncan from the BTHC Cancer Care unit.
Congratulations to BTHC Foundation Executive Director, Shannon Samatte-Folkett for being recognized by the Morden Chamber of Commerce as this year’s Community Builder in the Individual Category. This honour recognizes Shannon’s hard work and outstanding dedication in making a meaningful impact on our community’s healthcare. Congratulations as well to all the nominees and recipients at last night’s awards! The Foundation is grateful to have the generous support of Morden’s business community. Visit Pembina Valley Online for more on this year’s Gala and award winners.
Pictured from left to right, Ron Gauthier, CPHR Manitoba, BTHC Foundation Executive Director Shannon Samatte-Folkett, and Tyler Schroeder, President of the Morden Chamber of Commerce
