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 December 9th, the HMB branch held their Christmas luncheon at Blue Ocean Golf Club. Service pins were awarded and Martha Ware received her Outstanding Service award as she has not been able to attend the AGM. The new executive was installed for 2020. Chair – Anne Selder Vice-chair – Karen Biddlecombe Secretary – Peggy Halliday Treasurer – Lorraine Blakeman [...]
The Hopkins branch enjoyed a wonderful Christmas lunch together and installed their new executive for 2020. Charlotte Morganti - Secretary Carole Couchman - Publicity Joan Anderson - Past Chair Carol Barlow - New Chair Pat Dallin - 1st Chair Margaret Matthews - 2nd Chair missing from the picture Sheila Kinnear – Treasurer
The Sechelt hospital is looking very festive for the holiday season thanks to the efforts from Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary volunteers. A total of 8 different Christmas trees were decorated throughout the hospital on December 3rd for the enjoyment of patients and, staff and visitors.
The Annual General Meeting of the Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary was held at the Sechelt Legion Hall November 25th with President, Candice Sayre, presiding. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 am with 81 members and 6 guests in attendance. The Auxiliary Affirmation was read in unison. Remembrance Ceremony honoured those members who were deceased or in care during [...]
The HMB branch held their Christmas bake and plant sale at Trail Bay mall on November 23rd. The baking, Christmas tins of cookies and pies sold out before 2pm.
The 7th annual Thrift Store Christmas sale was held at the Sechelt Indian Band hall on Saturday November 16th. A year of hard work sorting, pricing and storing seasonal items resulted in a fabulous offering of Christmas trees and decorations, clothing, lights, home décor and much more. The line-ups were long but happy shoppers went home with bargains galore. Many [...]
The Sunshine Coast Lions Club presented the Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary Loan Cupboard with a new steamer. The steamer is an essential tool used in the cleaning of equipment and is used daily by the grateful volunteers. Pictured right to left - Vaughn Dube steamer maintenance; Linda Stroud Lions Club Vice President; Bill Rawson repair room volunteer; Carrie Allan Lions [...]
On Saturday November 2nd, the Hopkins branch of the Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary held its annual Fall Bazaar. A wonderful assortment of crafts, clothing and jewellery was on offer as well as a delicious lunch of homemade soups. A fun day for all volunteers and community with all proceeds going to support healthcare on the coast.
On November 4th, volunteers from the Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary Board of Directors toured the Operating Room facilities at the Sechelt Hospital with Brenda Rowe, OR Manager. They are pictured here with the new Ophthalmic microscope used in eye surgeries, which was purchased as part of the $926,000 donation the auxiliary made to the hospital last year.
Kay Metcalfe, Legion Poppy Fund Chair presented a cheque for $500.00 to Marian Mitchell, Chair of the Sechelt Branch of the Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary. The funds will go to the purchase of equipment for the Auxiliary Loan Cupboard. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 140 Poppy Trust Fund benefits veterans, spouses and community.
