The Cowichan District Hospital Foundation (CDHF) has received a generous donation from Peninsula Co-op
One hundred thousand dollars was donated by Peninsula Co-op to help put CDH closer to their goal, and chief executive officer Cory Gillon says they’re happy to provide the donation because of the significance the Cowichan Valley plays on so many people.
“We’re embedded deeply in the communities, and this shows how heavily embedded the community is in making sure everyone is taken care of,” he says. “It wasn’t the first time we’ve had to work with the foundation, but we felt this was a great opportunity for us to be part of.”
According to Gillon, Peninsula Co-op sets aside approximately $600,000 for the community and says putting the money towards healthcare wasn’t even a debate since it helps so many people right across the region.
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CDH chief of staff Dr. Graham Blackburn says the donation is going to be well received by the foundation, and this will play an important part in making sure healthcare in the Cowichan Valley is top-notch.
“We have a huge building with tons of equipment needed,” he says. “The foundation is playing a key role in helping us get all we need and bringing the community together.”
With the cost of the new hospital being over $1.4 billion, Gillon says all donations are appreciated and will help boost the level of medical care to new heights in the Cowichan Valley.
All donations are being matched by Jim Pattison up to $5 million, and CDHF executive director Naomi Low says they’re getting close to their goal.
“We’re halfway through the match campaign,” she says. “We have a year and a half to raise the other half.”
The new hospital is slated to open in 2027.
