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.
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, [...]
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 [...]
2026 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary’s Granting Program. We are very proud to be able to continue to support our community with these much-needed healthcare grants. This year’s successful applicants are: Vancouver Coastal Health Adaptive Fitness Program - $3,173.70 This program allows adults with developmental disabilities to attend a health and wellness program at [...]
On Tuesday, May 19, our Burger & Beer Night event was held at Tapworks Brewing Company in Gibsons. With a SOLD OUT event, the upstairs patio was bustling with everyone enjoying one another’s company, great food, and drinks. Throughout the evening, 15 door prizes were handed out, along with 10 silent auction items available for guests to bid on. [...]
The day started with sunshine as the Auxiliary bus left Trail Bay Mall for it's trek to Pender Harbor. Our auxiliary member Anne, did an excellent job driving 5 volunteers to Pender Harbor. Another 15 auxiliary volunteers from around the Coast joined us in Pender Harbor to decorate the bus in Mardi Gras theme with tinsel, posters and signs, ourselves with [...]
On Saturday, May 16 a new Fundraising Event was held in front of the Thrift Store. The Thrift Store and the Farmer's Market made for a lot of foot traffic. It turned out to be a great success and even the weather cooperated. A small but mighty army of volunteers advertised, set up tables and signs, hauled plants and [...]
The demand for extended care is on the rise, especially as more seniors move to the Coast. With a significant portion of our population aged 65 to 69 the need will continue to grow… the grey wave of new retirees has turned into a silver tsunami. Our healthcare system is feeling the effects, and our extended care facilities are [...]
