The Cowichan District Hospital Foundation (CDHF) says it hit several milestones during 2025, but its biggest achievement has been fundraising for the new Quw’utsun Valley Hospital.
Fundraising efforts began with a $5-million matching campaign by Jim Pattison for critical hospital equipment, and CDHF CEO Namoi Low said the campaign is now in its final stretch.
“It’s the last mile and we’re finishing strong,” she said. “So far, we’ve raised over $16 million in the campaign.”
Low said the funds will purchase more than 260 pieces of equipment — including the MRI — for the new hospital once it is completed.
Marketing director Deborah Rogers said money raised does not stop at the new hospital. Some has already gone toward existing facilities — a milestone for 2025, she said.
“We’ve also been able to purchase smaller pieces of equipment for the current hospital,” she said. “We completed a small renovation at Cainsmore Place and provided beds for residents there.”
CDHF plans to host its gala on March 14 next year. The foundation said it expects the new hospital to be completed in the fall, when the contractor hands the keys to Island Health.
