Our Mission
To provide volunteer services that enhance the quality of healthcare of people living on the Sunshine Coast. To raise funds and encourage community support of the hospital and related healthcare programs.
On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, some of the residents were gathering early for a concert in the Bistro presented by the Coastal Recital Society. Four young musicians, winners of scholarships from the Society were about to play for us when one of the residents – with a twinkle in his eye - looked at Jinny who was holding her [...]
The SC Healthcare Auxiliary Thrift Shop recently unveiled its refreshed appearance, featuring new window decals in an underwater theme, showcasing an open treasure chest accompanied by playful sea creatures. The design aims to inform passers-by about some of the other areas of the SC Healthcare Auxiliary and bring some joy to families and shoppers alike. The marine themed stuffed [...]
Wayfinding Station Up And Running WAYFINDING STATION EXTENDS INTO SEPTEMBER, MONDAY-FRIDAY, 10AM - 1PM – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, please contact secretary@schaux.ca The Wayfinding Station is set up in the Hospital lobby and ready to assist patients and visitors find their way around the hospital. SCHA volunteers are manning the booth for a test period during July and August. We plan to [...]
Executive Director Nick Gaskin extends heartfelt thanks to the SCHA for joining the Pender Harbour Health Centre’s 50th anniversary celebration on August 15. The community open house showcased the grand opening of the newly renovated Primary Care Wing. The afternoon starting with a warm welcome, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony with our CEO Anne Selder, holding the scissors, along [...]
Thanks to the hard work, creativity and big hearts of our steadfast volunteers, we were able to make a significant donation to two groups providing food for seniors on the coast. A membership vote indicated that this was a priority for our membership. On July 6, SCHA FUNdraising committee members Margaret, Dorothy and Cathy presented a cheque for 3500.00 [...]
The weather was perfect for the Canada Day Parade in Sechelt this year, and the member turnout was fabulous. We had 20 volunteers, 2 vehicles, 2 new flags and lots of enthusiasm as we walked down the street to the cheers of the onlookers. We love what we do for healthcare on the coast and the support of this [...]
Congratulations to the 2026 Bursary Recipients Legacy Bursary: $3,000 each Ashlee Chmelauskas, University of British Columbia Joseph Groves, University of British Columbia Madeleine Groves, University of British Columbia Gabrielle Gunn, Douglas College Zoe Koutsouropoulos, Oregon State University Post Secondary Bursary: $3,000 each Carmen Anthony, University of Northern British Columbia Brynn Clingwall, Columbia Paramedic Academy Ltd Alicia Logan De Leo, [...]
The Legacy Bursary was created to aid students who are members of the Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary (SCHA) or are related to a member of the SCHA, pursuing studies in healthcare and/or upgrading their training. This past June we were happy to award 5, $3,000 bursaries to eligible SCHA members, family students. Congratulations to our recipients! If you would [...]
On June 24, SCHA executives Jacqui Jones-Cox and Karyn Henwood visited Mrs. Knight's grade 3 class at Davis Bay School. This wonderful class, which includes grades 1, 2, and 3, had been learning about money as part of their curriculum and created an in-class store for students to shop at. Each child brought a used or handmade item from [...]
42 members joined us for coffee/tea, goodies and socializing yesterday at the Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden. Thanks to all who joined us - especially those who drove ALL the way from Gibsons!! Heather Vince (the new Executive Director of the Garden) and our own Joyce Gould lead tours around the garden. It's truly amazing what they have accomplished in [...]
