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Chief Terry Paul and Former NHL Star Mike McPhee to Lead ‘Cancer Care Here at Home’ Campaign. Annette Verschuren Gives $1 Million to Cause.

Pictured above (left to right) David Meuse, Membertou’s Cultural Ambassador; Paula MacNeil, CEO of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation; Mike McPhee, Chair of the Cancer Care Here at Home Campaign; Chief Terry Paul, Chief and CEO of the community of Membertou and Honourary Campaign Chair; and Stan MacDonald, Chair…...

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New Fund to provide Comfort and Care to those experiencing Miscarriage

Today, on the national day for pregnancy and infant loss remembrance, the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation is proud to launch a new fundraising initiative called Forget Me Not Packages. The fundraising initiative was founded by Petra Buis of River Ryan, after she and her fiancé experienced three losses through…...

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New Fund to support Mental Health and Addictions patients in Cape Breton

The Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation is proud to launch a new fund aimed at supporting Mental Health and Addictions patients at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital (CBRH) who are experiencing financial need. The Mental Health and Addictions Patient Care Fund will help cover costs for items such as prescriptions…...

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Radio Day Raises More than $678,000 for Healthcare in Cape Breton

The Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation’s 14th annual Radio Day took place at Centre 200 on October 7, raising $678,858 for health and cancer care in Cape Breton. This total includes 100 percent of the funds needed to purchase a new echocardiogram machine for the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, which…...

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McHappy Day is Back after One-Year Hiatus, Supporting the Cape Breton Regional Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit

After a brief pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, McHappy Day returns and, this year, is supporting the Cape Breton Regional Hospital’s (CBRH) Intensive Care Unit (ICU). By purchasing any McDonald’s menu item on September 22, a portion of proceeds will be donated to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation,…...

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Radio Day Rallies for a New Echocardiogram Machine at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital

The Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation is gearing up to host Radio Day 2021, in support of cancer care in Cape Breton. Last year, the Cape Breton community and beyond rallied to fundraise $753,772 to strengthen healthcare in Cape Breton. Last year’s fundraising efforts helped to purchase CellaVision, a transformative…...

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Patrick Burns of Glace Bay Leaves $200,000 in Will for the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation

(Cheryl Gallagher (right), sits with her daughter Adrienne (left) and granddaughter Layla (middle). Cheryl is the daughter of the late Patrick Burns left a generous gift in his Will to our Foundation.) The Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation is honoured to announce a $200,000 gift left in the Will of…...

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New Partnership Supports Cape Breton Seniors: Give back on July 13

The Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation’s Geriatric Fund will grow next week when it teams up with Home Instead Charities for the annual Give 65 fundraiser – the first and only crowd-fundraising platform exclusively devoted to helping charities raise money for seniors’ programs and services.  On Tuesday, 13 July, the…...

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Radio Day 2021 Taking Place October 7

Radio Day 2021 will take place on October 7, in support of cancer care here in Cape Breton. The Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation’s Radio Day is hosted in partnership with Hot 101.9 and New Country 103.5. With the support of our community, last year’s event raised more than $753,700,…...

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Limited Edition ‘We Will Rise Again’ Caps Now Available!

After the outpouring of support for the We Will Rise Again T-shirt (sold in 2020), the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation is proud to launch the We Will Rise Again Cap, presented by Steve Lewis Auto Body. Caps are limited edition, and 100 percent of proceeds will support our Area…...

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