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The Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation is proud to present Move Because You Care – a virtual run, walk or “move” taking place June 17-19, in support of the Area of Greatest Need Fund. All proceeds from this event will help combat high priority needs, here at home, by ensuring funds are available to…...

Brad Jacobs, general manager of Colbourne Auto (left) and John Gillis, dealer principal at Colbourne Ford, stand with members of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation staff. The two organizations partnered to launch a vehicle lottery in support of cancer care in Cape Breton. SYDNEY, N.S – The Cape Breton…...

The Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation’s Cancer Care Here at Home campaign, which was launched in November 2021, has reached more than 50 per cent of its $10 million goal....

The Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation is one of two non-profit organizations in Cape Breton receiving the ‘For the Good of the Community’ grant from the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation. The Foundation will use the funding for its Mental Health & Addictions Patient Care fund, which helps cover costs for…...

A new piece of vital equipment has arrived at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital’s cardiac services, thanks to the donors of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation....

The Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation is proud to rename the Cancer Patient Care Fund, one of the Foundation’s largest funds, in honour of its founder, Tom MacNeil. The fund was officially renamed the ‘Tom MacNeil Cancer Patient Care Fund’ during a virtual retirement celebration held in Tom’s honour. MacNeil,…...

The Cape Breton Building Trades and Unionized Contractors have pledged $500,000 to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation’s Cancer Care Here at Home Campaign, which will be paid in $100,000 installments over the next five years. The gift announcement was made today during the official concrete pouring of the new…...

On Saturday, November 20, the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation celebrated the 17th annual Festival of the Greens, presented by Cape Breton Beverages. The event raised $149, 578.36 in support of healthcare on the island. This year, all funds raised support the Foundation’s Area of Greatest Need. The Area of…...

The Because You Care Catalogue, presented by Colbourne Auto, was launched at Colbourne Ford today. In attendance were HGTV’s Colin and Justin, Foundation CEO Paula MacNeil, Colbourne Auto GM Brad Jacobs, Nicole and Mike MacArthur of Caleb’s Courage, and Tim and Haley Toomey of the (late) Cayla Toomey. The 2021-2021…...