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Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation
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Description
Our Philosophy
The Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization established to ensure quality health care for all Cape Bretoners Through the dedicated support from the community we raise funds for stateoftheart equipment and enhanced services at the Regional Hospital Every dollar you give is used to improve health care for the patients of the Regional Hospital
Since 1991 thanks to the generosity of our community more than 15 million has been raised to purchase medical equipment that has dramatically reduced wait times and provided an increased menu of services closer to home
Mission
To help Cape Bretoners live full and healthy lives
Purpose
Instill a spirit of giving and link the generosity of donors with the health care needs of Cape Bretoners
Core Values
Integrity We practice care in the stewardship of the resources entrusted to us We are honest in word and action
Excellence We are focused on achieving the highest standards of operational excellence
Compassion We believe in and nurture the value of every member of our community
Commitment We are united in our dedication to achieving the Foundations mission and vision
Collaboration We believe that we must work with other groups and individuals to fully realize our potential
History
The Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation has a strong history of financial support from our communityIn 1990 the Foundation launched a 6 million fundraising drive to raise 3 million for construction of the Regional Hospital and 3 million for a cancer treatment centre so that the residents of Cape Breton did not have to travel to Halifax for treatmentSince then the community has continued to generously support the Foundation Together we have raised more than 15 million for equipment enhancements at the Regional HospitalThe results are unequivocal Dramatically reduced wait times and an increased array of important services closer to homeWe are so grateful for each and every gift Whether they are from corporations artists schools community groups sports teams or individuals each gift makes a big difference Because you care lives are forever changed
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