The Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) Foundation is launching a fundraising campaign that highlights local health-care heroes.
According to the foundation, the initiative recognizes the 91裸聊视频榰nseen, unsung heroes of Kelowna General Hospital91裸聊视频�. The goal of the campaign is to seek support for the frontline staff91裸聊视频檚 efforts in providing medical care during these difficult times.
The campaign, titled , provides an opportunity for the community to show their gratitude for local health-care workers.
Donations from the campaign will go towards purchasing equipment and patient care items needed at KGH during the pandemic. The goal is to avoid cross-contamination and address unanticipated gaps that have come up as a result of the hospital91裸聊视频檚 response to COVID-19.
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Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, KGH remains an acute care hospital, which means staff still had to attend to other injuries and medical emergencies.
The fundraiser is the lead up to the foundation91裸聊视频檚 Day of Giving on June 18. All donations made until then will be matched dollar for dollar up to $100,000.
On the campaign91裸聊视频檚 donation page, there are portraits of KGH workers, along with each individual91裸聊视频檚 experiences working on the frontlines.
To see the portraits and donate, visit .
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