1977

December 30 th

• Foundation was incorporated under the Societies Act

Incorporated under Societies Act December 30th, 1977 Interim Board of Directors 1977/1978

Secretary Patricia A. Hardy

Acting Chairman Herbert J.W. Evans

Director William Moore

Director Margaret H.E. Haworth

Director Laverne Kilner

Director Dorothy Field

**All, except Patricia Hardy were on the Hospital Board of Trustees.

"The Foundation was set up initially to respond to the concerns of prospective donors who were not willing to donate monies to the

hospitalwhich could be utilized by any government in power in a matter

contrary to

expressed wishes of the donor".

• Foundation was setup initially to respond to concerns of donors not willing to give directly to the hospital

1977

Machleary Street, Nanaimo

1979-1990January 1979 to June 1990

• The Foundation was run by the Hospital Board of Trustees until 1987 when the Bylaws were amended to allow Directors be chosen from the membership rather than the majority being members of the Board of Trustees • The Foundation merely acted as a conduit for funds until 1990, when the $2 million “Equip for Life” campaign launched its entry into active fundraising

1978-79

For the first several years, the Foundation worked on building it’s membership

Board of Directors – Year ending January 31, 19791st Annual General Meeting, May 24th, 1979

President Mrs. Margaret H.E. HaworthVice President Mesdames Gertrude HallTreasurer Mr. Jack R. CaldwellSecretary Mr. Gordon FrithDirector Laverne KilnerDirector Dr. Carman C. BrowneDirector Mesdame D. FieldDirector Muriel WoollardDirector W. MooreDirector J. Roberts

• Functions for the Foundation were set up • 20 members were noted as of the AGM • Two donations received to date, totaling $10,100 • It was moved that Mr. Frith & Mrs. Hardy be accepted as Foundation Members

Board of Directors – Year ending January 31, 1980No Annual General Meeting 1980

1979/1980

President Mrs. Margaret H. E. Haworth

Vice President Mesdames Gertrude Hall

Treasurer Mr. Jack R. Caldwell

Secretary Mr. Gordon Frith

Director Lavern Kilner

Director Dr. Carman C. Browne

“It was noted in the Presidents report for the Year Ending January 31 st, 1981

at the October 27th, 1981 AGM that there was very little activity at the

Foundation to warrant calling and Annual General Meeting in 1980”

1981 Mrs. Gertrude

“Happy” Hall• Served on the

Foundation Board of Directors from February 1978 to June 1986

• She became the Foundations President in 1981

Board of Directors – Year ending January 31, 19812nd Annual General Meeting, October 27th, 1981

President Mrs. Margaret H.E. Haworth

Vice President Mesdames Gertrude HallTreasurer Mr. Jack R. Caldwell

Secretary Mr. Gordon Frith

Director Laverne Kilner

Director Dr. Carman C. Browne

• Mrs. M.H.E. Haworth & Dr. C.C. Browne passed away since last AGM• As per the Treasurers Report, there had been very little financial

activity • Foundation had a total of 18 members• Foundation received 1st payment on a bequest from Estate of Dr. C.C.

Browne in amount of $8700• It was moved that a letter be sent every 3 months to lawyers, notaries

public and doctors to help build the membership

1982Mr. Andrew Murray

• Became a member of the Foundation in 1978

• Served on the Board of Directors 1981 – 1983 as Vice President

• Served as President 1983 to 1985 when he passed away

1987• Foundation’s first logo was designed by

Kenchenten & Associates

1987Michael Mah

• Became a Board Member in 1986

• Served as Foundation President for 1987/1988

1989October

• Foundation hangs a sign over the door of a small office in the hospital as the first visible symbol of its public role and hires its first development officer

Gary McCollum - President

1990April

• Foundation took over management of its finances & issued receipts for gifts, recorded transactions and established a reporting system

June

• Feasibility Study undertaken by Canadian City Bureau, under direction of Bob Pope, for a $2 million Capital Campaign for Phase 1 building project for ER, Lab and Imaging Departments

1990November 1990

• “Equip for Life” Capital Campaign kicked off under the direction of Bill Adams Campaign Chair, and Tom Harris

1991

February

• Maeve O’Byrne hired by NRGH as Campaign Director for “Equip for Life”

1991

Tom Harris

• Became a Director of the Foundation in 1991

• Served as President from 1993 – 1996

• Resigned from the Foundation as Past Chair in 1997

1991

• ‘Trees of Life’ unveiled in April

Paul Ainey, Norm Boulet, Erin ScottPresident, Gary McCollum

• Fairwinds Golf Club & Woodgrove Centre established the “Golf for Life” Charity Classic

1991

Donna Dash, Tom Harris and Golf Pro at Fairwinds Golf Club

1991• The Constitution was amended to alter the Foundation’s purpose and amended the Bylaws to introduce a $10 membership fee

1991 – 1992 Board of Directors: Tom Harris, Dr. Radcliffe, Alan Cross, Lynn Tourond, Gary McCollum - President, Wendy Shea, Bill Adams

1991September

• “Equip for Life” capital campaign closes – $2,040,000 raised in gifts and pledges

1992Foundation’s second logo was designed by a Malaspina

College Student – through Dr. Mel Petreman, Foundation VP and Rick Conroy, Head of Malaspina

Graphics Dept.

1992

Mission Statement

“To provide funding for Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and other healthcare facilities within the Regional District, to the benefit of the community. The Foundation provides grants for equipment, health, educational scholarships, major renovations and approved research”.

1993• Foundation restructured to be independent of NRGH. Constitution & Bylaws were changed and staff was hired. Foundation began its’ own identity in the community.

• Maeve O’Byrne resigned from NRGH to become Executive Director at the Foundation

• $500,000 raised for the year

1994

March 16, 1994

• Kick off for first “Lotto for Life” sells out within 3 days of final draw with main prize being a condominium

Pat Shaw, Project Mgr & Norma Thornton, Volunteer

1995• Bylaws were

amended to increase the membership fee

to $50.00

1995

• Foundation moves into Chaplains office, the current space at NRGH

• “Lotto for Life” 1995 sold all 5500 tickets!

1996

• Pledged one time grant of $233,000 for capital equipment in the Ambulatory Care Unit

• Foundation holds first Phonathon in May with a goal of $15,000 & raises $25,000

• “Lotto for Life” nets $315,000

1997

Golf for Life Charity Classic Golf tournament raises $15,000. FredGeater, Maeve O’Byrne, Dave Hammond were in attendance

1998• March 19, 1998 - “Sea of Life” unveiled

Fred Geater, Norm Boulet & Ian Thompson

1998

• Auxiliary asks Foundation to take on the Lifeline program

Joan Ryan

1998

• Foundation hires a Special Events & Project Coordinator – Susan Caswell

Susan Caswell, Cheryl Butler, Maeve O’Byrne, Vera Gould

1998• McDonald’s partner with the Foundation with “McHappy Day” promo – raises $20,000

• Ambulatory Care Unit opens

Ian Thompson Ric Kennedy (former Board Director) & Bill Le Sage

1999• Foundation raises largest amount to date – $1 million • Lifeline grows to 492 clients

Fdn Staff: Vera, Susan, Maeve, Lynn & Blondie Sharon Stafford & Leslie Sundby

1999• Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding event raises $10,000

2000

July 2000

• Foundation opens Code Brew Coffee Kiosk in NRGH lobby

Code Brew Staff: Natasha Dowd, Kristin Buckland, Misty Exter, Lindsay Sullivan, Stephanie Sullivan missing: Brenda Rositano - Manager

2000

Lotto for Life Celebrates its 7th Year by raising $170,000

2001

• Foundation raised over $1.1 million for first major fund-raising project since Equip for Life – to purchase a Picture Archiving Computer System for NRGH

• “Lotto for Life” Sold out in 4 ½ weeks, raising over $225,000

Blondie Neff and volunteer Les Annesley

2002• Commits $4 Million to Phase II Capital Campaign

•Foundation generates $2 million

• Foundation receives $400,000 from Mega Lottery

Peter Behie, Foundation President presents largest cheque to Bill Campbell of NRGH

2003

Mission Statement:

• The Foundation, through it’s donors & partners, provides funding for equipment, health, education, facilities improvements and specialized services.

2003February • Foundation office moves to Beaufort Place, while retaining hospital office

June • Foundation generates it’s largest amount of $2.2 million

December • Projects in excess of $3 million for fiscal 2003/04

2004

Mission Statement :

“Create meaningful opportunities to participate through giving & the provision of healthcare excellence”.

2004

• Foundation commits to raise $4 million for Phase II Project at NRGH for Surgical Suites, Perinatal and Neonatal Units

2005

• Code Brew

celebrates 5th Year!

2005• Lifeline opens a satellite branch in Parksville

• Surgical Suites open in May

Board of Directors 2005- 2006

2006• Completed $4million

commitment to new

Surgical & Perinatal

Wings at NRGH

• Foundation launches

its new website

• Over $2 million in

donations raised

Radiothon at the Wave raises $4500.

2006

• Membership fees were

increased to $100.

Dragonboat Festival Society presents a $50,000 cheque

2007March • Code Brew approved to expand kiosk – reopens August

June • Lifeline grows to 1077 monitored clients

September • Perinatal/Neonatal Intensive Care Unit opens

Maeve O’Byrne, President & Lynda Fielder, Manager of Code Brew

2008April • Foundation and Lifeline outgrow their space and move into new purchased offices on Bowen Road

November • Palliative Care Unit opens at NRGH with funds of $1,920,000 raised by the Foundation

2009April • The new Paediatric Ambulatory Health Clinic opens

• Health Services Minister George Abbot announces commitment for a Renal Dialysis Unit

2009

• Foundation’s first ever Thank-a Thon was held. Hundreds of donors were thanked!

2009• 5,600 donors gave over $3.8 million in 2008/09 – the greatest fundraising achievement in the Foundation’s history

2009June • $3.3 million cheque presented to NRGH

Maeve O’Byrne, Jim Crist, Ian Thompson – Board Chair, Brenda Uhrynuk

2009October - Ribbon Cutting for Eagle Park Gardens

$250,000 raised

2009

Shooting of TV commercial for the new Renal Unit with Dr. Rachel Carson

2009December - Ribbon cutting held for newly renovated

Dufferin Place. Foundation raised $1.92m

2009• Ian Thompson, Chair presents a plaque to Bill Le Sage for

being on the Board of Directors for 15 years.

2010

• Code Brew Coffee Kiosk celebrates

10th Anniversary

Code Brew Staff, Margie, Lynda and Ann

2011

Volunteer Les Annesley recording tickets for the 17th annual Lotto for Life fundraiser for equipment at the new ER unit

• Over 100 volunteers donated over 4100 hours to represent a value of $53,000 of labour

2010

2010

Foundation receives Commendation from Province

2010

Ribbon Cutting of NRGH’s Renal Unit on September 16, 2010

2011February• NRGH team plays against Canucks Alumni and raises $7,000 for new ER

March• Lifeline grows to 1521 monitored clients

2011October 26 • Emergency

Department expansion kick off

• Foundation pledges $4m for equipment

2012

• Nanaimo Auxiliary to NRGH contributes $255,000 to the Foundation

2012• Lifeline Celebrates

25th Anniversary

• Services

1619 clients on

Central Vancouver

Island

2012• 6033 donors gave

over $2.2 million

• 120 Volunteers

contributed over

5200 hours to June 30

for a labour value of

$65,000!

Chair Christine McAuley and Golf for Life winning team captain, Sean McCue

2012

• Donor Wall

installed in the new

Emergency Department

2012

Emergency Department Ribbon Cutting September 17, 2012

2012

2012/2013 Board of Directors Front row: Kevin Wilson, Maeve O’Byrne - President. Christine McAuley - Chair, Laurie Crossan, Marjorie LaFoy Back row: Greg Scott, Michael McKillican, Don Irvine, Colin Haime,

Susie Sirri Missing: Jim Crist, Jamie Jackson