Our Donors
Since 1985, the Northern Lights Health Foundation has partnered with donors like you to raise the essential funds required to ensure excellent care here at home. Thank you to our generous donors for their continued support.
Read our donor profiles to see how the generosity of our community is making a difference on the health and wellness of our region.
Donor Profiles
Imperial and Fort McKay First Nation join Gratitude Campaign
Thursday February 23rd was a special day for the Northern Lights Health Foundation as two large donations to the Gratitude Campaign were announced. Imperial directed $250,000 to the Palliative Care Suites Project and the Fort McKay First Nation and a consortium of partner companies announced a pledge of $550,000 to the campaign at their 30th anniversary celebration.
Honouring Margaret MacDonald
The Medicine Wheel Room at the Northern Lights Health Centre was renamed in honor of Fort McKay First Nation elder Margaret MacDonald.
Ewashko family honoured with philanthropy award
The Northern Lights Health Foundation proudly recognized Beverly, Howie, Kim and Craig Ewashko with a National Philanthropy Day Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals in Edmonton.
Health Care Heroes Series: Graystone Dental Centre
Graystone Dental Centre is a proud supporter of the Northern Lights Health Foundation. Their support has included philanthropic gifts and as in-kind supporters of Festival of Trees, through donating toys to the Santa’s Workshop. To further their impact on local health care, the Graystone Dental team will be donating a portion of proceeds from every dental x-ray take throughout September and October 2015.
Health Care Heroes Series: Dave and Nicole Bouchier
Proud Wood Buffalo residents, Dave Bouchier and Nicole Bourque-Bouchier take great pride in giving back to the community that has supported them, and their involvement has made a real and impactful difference in the Wood Buffalo region.
Health Care Heroes Series: Kevin Shulko
For the past three years, Kevin Shulko has generously donated his time and talent to ensuring the success of the Northern Lights Health Foundation’s Signature Events, Festival of Trees and Spring Fling. His dedication to these events has been instrumental in ensuring their continued growth and success.
Barb Jewers leaves lasting legacy on community health care
Barb Jewers will always be remembered for her incredible commitment to our region. She was a true community and philanthropic leader generously giving her time and resources to many causes throughout Wood Buffalo. She left a lasting legacy many can aspire to and was a true champion of a healthy, thriving community.
Tuccaro Group Announces Gratitude Gift
Dave Tuccaro and the Tuccaro Group announce a $250,000 donation to the Gratitude Campaign. Check out the YouTube video as Dave tells us why he has made this commitment.
Remembering Gamela Jarkas – Wife, Sister, Colleague and Friend
Gamela Jarkas will always be remembered by her family, friends and colleagues for her kind and generous nature.
Health Care Heroes Series: Brandt Tractor Ltd.
Brandt Tractor Ltd. is a tremendous supporter of the Northern Lights Health Foundation, having raised funds critical to health care in Wood Buffalo through their United Way workplace campaign and other fund raising activities.
Health Care Heroes Series: Fisher Powerline
Through their ongoing and generous support of the Northern Lights Health Foundation, Fisher Powerline Construction Ltd. advocates for a strong, healthy community.
Health Care Heroes Series: Dr. Surinder Khinda
Dr. Surinder Khinda, is the Facility Medical Director for Alberta Health Services at the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre. Taking his director position approximately five years ago, he oversees medical affairs, physician related recruitment, operations and patient safety.
Youth Mental Health Navigation
The AHS Addictions & Mental Health team, along with other national and provincial health and wellness organizations, offers a great deal of support to children and youth in our region. The health care system can be an overwhelming experience for children, youth and their families, especially when they are in a crisis situation. It can be difficult for families to obtain help for their children when they are not aware of what resources are available to them.
Celebrating a Child
Dawn Booth is a familiar face around Fort McMurray as the Editor-in-Chief of the local news publication, snapd Wood Buffalo. Dawn and husband Ryan Booth have purchased not one, but two memorials for both of their children since the wall was erected.
