Donation

Surgical instruments are used during an organ transplant surgery at a hospital in Washington on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Molly Riley

1,000 donations: Canada-wide kidney donation program hits milestone

B.C. couple part of the program; husband receives a transplant, while wife donates anonymously

 

Jonathan Neufeld (right) and the mobility scooter he donated to Wayne Pavich on March 31, 2023 after finding out Pavich’s scooter was stolen from a shed at his home. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)

VIDEO: Chilliwack man donates mobility scooter to senior who had his stolen

Chilliwack Progress story last week prompted 2 offers to help Wayne Pavich

 

Surgical instruments are used during an organ transplant surgery at a hospital in Washington on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Molly Riley

233 people – living and dead – donated organs in B.C. in 2022

527 people were still waiting for a life-saving transplant at the end of the year

Surgical instruments are used during an organ transplant surgery at a hospital in Washington on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Molly Riley
Paper Excellence, the owner of the Crofton Catalyst mill, has made a substantial donation to the Pacific Salmon Foundation. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Paper Excellence contributes $100,000 to salmon restoration across B.C.

Support critical to protecting freshwater and marine ecosystems close to home

  • Feb 19, 2023
Paper Excellence, the owner of the Crofton Catalyst mill, has made a substantial donation to the Pacific Salmon Foundation. (Photo by Don Bodger)
The Paper Excellence Catalyst Crofton mill is the company’s local operation. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Paper Excellence makes $50,000 donation to the Canadian Red Cross

Company earmarks funds in the three provinces where it has operations

  • Jan 17, 2023
The Paper Excellence Catalyst Crofton mill is the company’s local operation. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Give three different ways in 2023 and know you're actively participating in saving lives.

Help Make All the Difference — give 3 in 2023!

Transplants and blood donations helped Erica bounce back from a devastating diagnosis

  • Jan 9, 2023
Give three different ways in 2023 and know you're actively participating in saving lives.
Pictured from left: Emily Holmes, Chemainus Harvest House Food Bank coordinator; Derek Haupt, general manager, manufacturing; Kevin Mcilveen, production superintendent, Chemainus sawmill, Western Forest Products; Doug Jensen, Harvest House volunteer. (Photo submitted)

Harvest House benefits from Western Forest Products donation

Food bank receives $5,000 as part of holiday season contributions

  • Dec 18, 2022
Pictured from left: Emily Holmes, Chemainus Harvest House Food Bank coordinator; Derek Haupt, general manager, manufacturing; Kevin Mcilveen, production superintendent, Chemainus sawmill, Western Forest Products; Doug Jensen, Harvest House volunteer. (Photo submitted)
A plane parked at the BC Aviation Museum. (Courtesy BC Aviation Museum)

BC Aviation Museum seeking donations for new floatplane exhibit

Donations will be used in a new exhibit dedicated to floatplanes during the 1950s

A plane parked at the BC Aviation Museum. (Courtesy BC Aviation Museum)
Children and youth under the age of 18 can access the Vancouver Art Gallery for free for five years starting July 1, 2022. (Photo: Anita Bonnarens)

Vancouver Art Gallery soon free for those 18 and under thanks to $1M donation

Free admission to begin July 1 and last until gallery moves to new building in 2027

Children and youth under the age of 18 can access the Vancouver Art Gallery for free for five years starting July 1, 2022. (Photo: Anita Bonnarens)
Back, from left: Tracey Brown, interim executive Director of the CDH Foundation; Marianne Rachwalski, auxiliary member; Julie Springborn, member; Patty Halk, member; Heather Kent, member; Dawne Grant, member; Olga Spensley, member; Denise McKinlay, board member CDH Foundation. From left holding the big cheque are: Donna McCasky, president Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary; and Betty Guild, treasurer Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary. (Photo submitted)

Chemainus auxiliary contributes $25,000 toward mammogram machine

Donation made to the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation for the new hospital

  • Apr 12, 2022
Back, from left: Tracey Brown, interim executive Director of the CDH Foundation; Marianne Rachwalski, auxiliary member; Julie Springborn, member; Patty Halk, member; Heather Kent, member; Dawne Grant, member; Olga Spensley, member; Denise McKinlay, board member CDH Foundation. From left holding the big cheque are: Donna McCasky, president Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary; and Betty Guild, treasurer Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary. (Photo submitted)
(News Bulletin photo)

$128 million raised for war-stricken people in Ukraine through Red Cross donations

Six million people are internally displaced, and three million have fled from Ukraine

(News Bulletin photo)
After a funding drive organized by the Canada Chinese Loving Volunteer Association and Foundation, donors travelled to Lytton to present Lorna Fandrich of the Lytton Chinese History Museum a $51,500 cheque to help rebuild. (Lorna Fandrich)

B.C. Chinese community raises over $50,000 for museum destroyed in Lytton fire

Museum owners still have to wait for town bylaw changes, archeological survey

After a funding drive organized by the Canada Chinese Loving Volunteer Association and Foundation, donors travelled to Lytton to present Lorna Fandrich of the Lytton Chinese History Museum a $51,500 cheque to help rebuild. (Lorna Fandrich)
Bernadette Brown at the Baldwin grand piano she donated to the Chemainus Theatre. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Piano donation to theatre a grand gesture

Playbill pianist’s gift comes at a time when it’s needed the most

Bernadette Brown at the Baldwin grand piano she donated to the Chemainus Theatre. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Rebecca Gidney, executive director of Kootenai Community Centre Society, poses with Lisa and Karl Folvik, owners of Kootenay Euro Shop. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)

Gift of independence: Creston business donates vehicle to family in need

Kootenay Euro Shop has gifted a car to a mother of four

Rebecca Gidney, executive director of Kootenai Community Centre Society, poses with Lisa and Karl Folvik, owners of Kootenay Euro Shop. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)
Art group donation project coordinator Jetta van Westen, centre, with acting manager Jeff Strain and library assistant Martha Martinez from the Chemainus branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Chemainus Art Group brightens community facilities with donations

Uplifting project welcomed by staff in several locations

Art group donation project coordinator Jetta van Westen, centre, with acting manager Jeff Strain and library assistant Martha Martinez from the Chemainus branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Allyson Prescesky, left, senior manager of community and communications for CCCU presents cheque to Kristina Gebhard, fundraising and donor relations manager, corporate relations for United Way British Columbia. (Photo submitted)

Coastal Community donates $25,000 for flood relief

Credit Union supports United Way British Columbia and Canadian Red Cross initiatives

  • Jan 8, 2022
Allyson Prescesky, left, senior manager of community and communications for CCCU presents cheque to Kristina Gebhard, fundraising and donor relations manager, corporate relations for United Way British Columbia. (Photo submitted)
Rainbow Kitchen volunteer Bonnie prepares Dec. 8's meals. (Kiernan Green/News Staff)

Esquimalt food bank straining under unprecedented, pandemic-fueled ‘tidal wave’

Victoria’s Rainbow Kitchen is seeing new clients every day, including those who used to donate

Rainbow Kitchen volunteer Bonnie prepares Dec. 8's meals. (Kiernan Green/News Staff)
Father and son

A Cycle of Giving: Tour de Rock rolls on

September is often viewed as a time of change and of starting…

  • Sep 20, 2021
Father and son
Western Forest Products.

Western announces $50,000 donation for wildfire relief and readiness efforts

Support to help impacted communities with long term recovery and preparedness for future events

  • Jul 27, 2021
Western Forest Products.