Morden Community Thrift Store brings comfort closer to home

It was a special day this week as the BTHC Foundation received an incredible $45,000 donation from the Morden Community Thrift Store as part of their fall granting. The thrift store gave back $211,000 to a variety of community groups and local causes this fall and the BTHC Foundation is humbled to be among those chosen.
The Foundation is deeply grateful for this continued generosity, which will allow for the replacement of all 10 chairs in the BTHC Cancer Care ward with new heated chairs. This upgrade was inspired by a thoughtful request from local resident Emily Bennett, who, after her recent diagnosis with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, recognized how comforting heated chairs were during her treatments in Winnipeg. Thank you, Emily, and heartfelt thanks to the Morden Thrift Store for your compassion and commitment to making a difference. Your generosity truly brings comfort closer to home for all those undergoing cancer treatments at BTHC.
You can f ollow Emily’s cancer journey at @emily_vs_hodgkins_lymphoma.
Pictured left is BTHC Foundation Executive Director Shannon Samatte-Folkett, with Emily Bennett and her mother Tara, alongside Morden Thrift Store volunteers. Picture right is Emily Bennett with BTHC Cancer Care nurses.

Carman Collegiate selling moustaches for BTHC Cancer Care

They’re baaaaack! Mary Reimer and Carman Collegiate are once again selling their very popular chocolate moustaches. These tasty treats sell for $2 each and all proceeds will go to Cancer Care at BTHC. To order, please contact Mary directly at 204 745 2001 or email mreimer@g.prsdmb.ca. Pickup/delivery can be worked out when placing your order. Thank you Mary and team for putting the “fun” in this fundraiser!
 
If you’d like to contribute directly to Mary’s fundraiser but 𝑛𝑜𝑡 receive any moustaches, you can donate online through the Foundation website and select “Chocolate Moustache Fundraiser”.

Come on Down to this year’s Fall Gala!

We will be inviting members of a sold out crowd to “Come On Down” to our Fall Gala on Friday, October 25, 2024 at the Access Event Centre in Morden. This year, we are embracing a “Price is Right” theme and the evening will be filled with fun and classic pricing games, while raising funds for our local hospital. Guests will have the opportunity to channel their inner game show contestant and have the option to dress in bright colours, with catchy slogans and bring lots of enthusiasm.

What would a Price is Right game show be without fabulous prizes? By contributing to the Foundation at the event, you will have the chance to win amazing prizes, including a fabulous, all-inclusive trip for two to Churchill, Manitoba!  

Doors open at 5:30 pm for Cocktail Hour with Capital K Distillery
Dinner served at 7 pm
Games begin at 8 pm

Our gala evening is at capacity. To get on our event wait list, please contact the Foundation office by phone, 204 331 8808 ext. 2 or by email, office@bthcfoundation.com

Individual tickets are $150
Tables of 8 can be purchased for $1,200

Thank you to our fabulous sponsors:

Event Sponsor: Access Credit Union
Entertainment Sponsor: Penn-co Construction
Prizes Sponsor: GVE
Tasting Sponsor: Decor Cabinets
Wine Sponsor: BDO

Silver Sponsors: Meridian, City of Morden

 

Volunteers Wanted!

BTHC is looking for outgoing people with warm smiles to welcome patients and visitors at the hospital. These volunteers will aid visitors and patients with locating areas in the building, such as the lab, digital imaging, therapy services, etc. They will also assist patients and visitors by taking them to the areas if needed. Orientation will be provided.
For more information about the Greeter/Wayfinder program or any of our volunteer programs at BTHC, please contact Jerri-Ann Froese at jefroese@southernhealth.ca or (204) 331-8815.

23rd Annual Golf Tournament Raises Over $90,000

Second time was the charm for this year’s annual charity golf tournament! After rain forced a reschedule to August 29th, the weather mostly cooperated for a great day at the Winkler Centennial Golf Course. 144 golfers spent the day on the greens in support of their local hospital and over $90,000 was raised for unique programs, advanced medical equipment, and continuing education at Boundary Trails Health Centre. An exciting addition to the day was the WestJet Gift of Flight elimination draw. Scott McLeod was the lucky winner of a pair of tickets to anywhere WestJet flies! The Foundation would like to thank the players, sponsors and the Winkler golf course for their patience and continued support of its efforts to enhance healthcare in our communities.

Ladies Winner

Ladies Low Score Winners: Leanne Nause, Julia Thiessen, Aimee Cadieux & Caroline Bitton

Mens Winner

Mens Low Score Winners: Garry Suderman, Rick Suderman, Calvin Thiessen, Randy Suderman

Mixed Winners

Mixed Team Low Score Winners: Christie Cousins, Jarrod Nickel, Jacob Miller & Andrew Clark

Most Honest

Most Honest Score Winners: Courtney Chernos, Elizabeth Derraugh, Sydney Martin, Brittany Clark

Thank you to the following sponsors for making this tournament happen!

Tournament Sponsor: Pembina Valley Canvas and Winkler Canvas
Media Sponsor: Golden West
Gold Sponsors: Access Credit Union, Diamond Doors, Penn-co Construction, Triple E and Lode King, Meridian, SMS Engineering, Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, City of Winkler
Hot Spot Sponsor: Valley Fiber
Silver Sponsors: City of Morden, C.W. Wiebe Medical Clinic, MD Management, Southern Manitoba Diagnostic Imaging Consultants, Dr. Leanne Nause, Dr. Klassen, Dr. Jacob, Sunvalley Tire, RM of Stanley, Dr. Kevin Convery, Patrick Rae RBC
Bronze Sponsors: MWM, Essen Transport, Focal Point, Nor-Tec Group, Friesens, Scoular, WBS, Morden Physiotherapy, Parkside Home Hardware

Beverage Cart Sponsor: Wolfe Enterprises
Putting Contest: Co-op @ Home
Lunch Sponsor: Pembina Valley Physiotherapy
Snack Sponsors: Morden Realty, Boston Pizza and Coffee Culture
Cider Tasting: Wooden Gate Cider
Longest Drive Contest: Manitoba Blue Cross and Steven Maksymyk Financial Services
Closest to the Pin Contest: Menzies Medical Clinic
Hole in One Contests: Friesen’s Rental, GVE, Quality Inn

Prize Sponsors: Doell Law, TDS Law, BTHC Nurses Union, Auto Dealers of Winkler, Vern’s Carpets, GVE, Manitoba Blue Cross, Town of Altona, Coffee Culture (Winkler), WestJet, Arctic Spas, Olympic Source for Sports, Altona Farm Service, Winkler Centennial Golf Course, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Rendezvous Brewery and Taproom, Time Out Sports, Shear Bliss, Crocus Realty, Focal Point, Shoppers DrugMart, Giant Tiger, Co-op @ Home, Winkler Dental Clinic, Manitoba Blue Cross, Steven Maksymyk Financial Services, Banman Meats, Aspire Dental Clinic, Sun Valley Co-op, Off the Rails Liquidation