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A couple of weeks ago, our Foundation posted a picture on social media (see above) proudly sporting our new purple hoodies. A surprise to us, our comments and inboxes were flooded with messages from our incredible community, looking for information on how to purchase the sweatshirts for themselves! Knowing our…...

(L-R: Jennifer Swan, Manager of Women’s Health, CBRH; Matthew MacDonald, RN, CBRH; Caitlyn MacDonald, Manager of Philanthropy, CBRHF; Mike, Aubriegh, Nicole (front) Emmy and Lauchie MacArthur, Caleb’s family; Troy Wilson, Tim Hortons; Karen Hatcher, Tim Hortons) — Tim Hortons hosted their annual Smile Cookie campaign from September 19-25, across the…...

The Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation’s Radio Month took place throughout November, raising a grand total of $1,001,700.06 in support of health care in Cape Breton. This is only the third time in the 15-year history of Radio Day (Month) that $1 million has been reached. The month-long initiative came…...

On Saturday, November 26, the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation celebrated the 18th annual Festival of the Greens, presented by Cape Breton Beverages. The holiday gala raised $111,478 in support of health care on the island. Taking place at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre, Festival of the Greens featured…...

The Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation, and partner Colbourne Auto, are proud to launch the fifth annual Because You Care Gift Catalogue, in memory of Molly Elizabeth Wadden (2010-2022). Since the initial launch in 2018, the Catalogue has helped to raise nearly $200,000 for more than 19 areas of care…...

After being postponed due to hurricane Fiona, Radio Day, the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation’s largest annual fundraising event, will become a month-long campaign to support mom, baby, and pediatrics at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. “We are grateful to our community partners for making the shift to Radio Month…...

On September 24, our community was devastated by hurricane Fiona. Currently, the Cape Breton Regional Municipality remains in local a state-of-emergency. Given these circumstances, Radio Day, originally scheduled for October 6, will be postponed. We recognize that our community resources are spread thin, and Radio Day relies on the time…...

The Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation is gearing up for the 15th annual Radio Day, supporting moms, babies, and pediatric patients in Cape Breton. Over the past 14 years, the community has rallied around Radio Day, helping to raise more than 9 million dollars for health care on the island.…...

Lakhveer Singh Rupal and Ashok Kumar Maurya hold the keys to their new 2021 Colbourne Custom Bronco. Left to right: Brad Jacobs (Colbourne), Lakhveer Singh Rupal, Ashok Kumar Maurya, Caitlyn MacDonald (Foundation) and Stan MacDonald (Foundation). SYDNEY, N.S – Lakhveer Singh Rupal will drive away with a 2021 Colbourne Custom…...

SYDNEY, N.S – The Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation’s Because You Care Cup will return, after the event was postponed the past two years due to the pandemic. The Foundation’s signature event, which is known as being Cape Breton’s largest road hockey tournament, first began in 2014 and has since…...