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BTHC Foundation Makes First Payment Towards $10 Million Pledge

Ahead of the Boundary Trails Health Centre Foundation’s Annual General Meeting, the BTHC Foundation Board of Directors presented Southern Health-Santé Sud with its first payment towards the $10 million pledge for the expansion of BTHC. Against the backdrop of a busy construction site, BTHC Foundation Board Chair Ben Friesen, along with Vice Chair Ernie Penner and Executive Director Shannon Samatte-Folkett handed over a cheque for $2.5 million. It’s a truly remarkable achievement when one considers that just 12 short months ago, ground was broken and construction began at the expansion site.

This tremendous milestone would be possible without the continued support, belief in our cause and the trust from our communities. The future of healthcare is being shaped right now because of the generosity of our donors. Thank you!

Lorne Memorial Hospital Foundation Contributes $100,000 to BTHC Expansion

The BTHC Foundation is pleased to announce a generous $100,000 donation from the Lorne Memorial Health Foundation. Understanding the vital role that BTHC plays in providing services to their community members, the Lorne Memorial Health Foundation Board recognized the importance of supporting the BTHC expansion and the expanded services that will be offered in our region. These funds will be used to support the future equipment and programming the expanded facility will require. The BTHC Foundation extends heartfelt thanks to the Lorne Memorial Health Foundation Board for their foresight and this incredible gift that will significantly impact our wider community’s future health and well-being.

L to R: BTHC Foundation Board Chair Ben Friesen, BTHC Executive Director Shannon Samatte-Folkett, and Lorne Memorial Health Foundation Board Member Daniel Hacault

BTHC Foundation Attends First Ever Children’s Market

Morden Children’s Business Market was hosted at Maple Leaf Elementary School on June 3rd. from 5-6 PM (flyer attached). Students from kindergarten to grade 4 created a brand a products to sell at the one-day market. The market gave children the opportunity to learn basic business principals and the importance of philanthropy. Throughout the evening, students and shoppers were encouraged to donate to the BTHC Foundation or Many Hands, and the total contributions were matched by the Morden Area Foundation.
At the end of the evening, the BTHC Foundation received $334.10 in market donations which was then matched by MAF.
Thank you to Maple Leaf Elementary School for the invitation and to the young entrepreneurs, thank you for sharing a portion of profits!
The future of our community is bright!

2024 Smile Cookie Campaign a Sweet Success!

BTHC Foundation was thrilled to be named a Smile Cookie partner for 2024. Working with the Morden and Winkler Tim Horton’s teams, over 25,000 Smile Cookies were sold between April 29th and May 7th. With matching donations, that works out to over $40,600 raised for the BTHC Foundation. It was a tremendous team effort that brought together over 40 volunteers to sell, decorate and deliver cookies over the seven days. Thank you to our communities for your generous support and to Jeff & Linda Doerksen with Tim Horton’s Pembina Valley for this wonderful opportunity.