Successful 2021 Festival of Trees Brings Hope for 2022
Successful 2021 Festival of Trees Brings Hope for 2022 The 32nd annual Festival of Trees, presented by Syncrude, was completely online with joy and festivities for all ages. It once again brought the community together and has spread hope for a happier, healthier 2022. The weekend was also another successful fundraiser for the Northern Lights […]
Smile Cookie Week Delivers Huge Smiles to Local Healthcare
The 25th Anniversary Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Week campaign ran at every Tim Hortons restaurant across the country from September 13th-19th. Nationally the campaign raised over $12 million for charities in which the restaurants operate. In the Wood Buffalo region, 100% of the proceeds from each chocolate chunk Smile Cookie sold at the Hardin Street, […]
2021 Festival of Trees – ONLINE!
The Health Foundation’s Festival of Trees starts Friday, November 19 and all of the events are online at GivetoNLHF.ca! The 32nd annual Festival of Trees, presented by Syncrude, is Fort McMurray/Wood Buffalo community’s most beloved and important fundraising event of the year. The Festival of Trees is 100% online this year and running from Friday, November […]
2021 Hospital Bed Races Cancelled
HOSPITAL BED RACES CANCELLED Fort McMurray – It is with sincere regret that the Northern Lights Health Foundation and Alberta Health Services announces the cancellation of the 2021 Hospital Bed Races, sponsored by Raymond James. The event was to be held this Saturday, September 25. As COVID case numbers escalate, and pressure increases on hospitals […]
WOW! Impact 50/50 Raffle Winner Announced
On September 9, Adam Waldolf was the lucky winner of the WOW! Impact 50/50 Raffle, taking home a cash prize of $64,965 with the other half going directly to Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo charities; The Northern Lights Health Foundation, Local HERO Foundation and Friends of the Fort McMurray Firefighter Charities Funds Society. This initiative […]
Health Foundation Board of Directors Announces AGM Highlights and 2021-2022 Executive and New Members
The Northern Lights Health Foundation held its annual general meeting on June 23rd. Members reviewed the 2020-2021 Audited Financial Statements and held elections for the Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary positions. The Board also welcomed two new members and added a new Honorary Director to the leadership team. Under the guidance of Chair Nelson Barbosa, the […]
Tim Hortons Smile Cookies Are Back!
We can’t help but smile when we see those bright blue eyes and happy pink smiles on delicious chocolate chunk cookies! This year marks the 25th Anniversary of Smile Cookies at every participating Tim Hortons restaurant across the country. The best part? 100% of proceeds from these special cookies will be donated to local charities […]
WOW! Impact 50/50 Raffle Announced!
On September 9th Albertans have the chance to win up to $500,000 while supporting Fort McMurray’s frontline charities! Will you be the lucky winner announced at the midnight draw? Tickets for the WOW! Impact 50/50 Raffle will be on sale September 9th, 2021 for one day only. The goal to sell $1 million dollars of raffle […]
Bright Nights Brings Joyful Light to the Season
Bright Nights Brings Joyful Light to the Season The Northern Lights Health Foundation thanks the community for their tremendous support of the Bright Nights drive-through light show at Abram’s Landing. Over the 3 nights of the show, 1166 cars attended raising just under $35,000 for local healthcare initiatives. Visitors to Bright Nights enjoyed an enchanting […]
Angels Among Us Painting Celebrates Community Caring
Angels Among Us Celebrates Caring Our community has been through a lot – and has always come out stronger. It’s because the people of our region care for each other and protect each other. When the flood waters were rising and homes and businesses were evacuating and the water crept closer to the hospital, community […]