Special Events
Fundraising through special events is a great way to support the healthcare needs of our region.
The Western Regional Hospital Foundation is fortunate to have so many generous and inspiring people contributing through special events. Whether it’s through a bake sale, wine tasting, golf tournament, gala, or auction. Each event helps improve the level of medical care we receive in our region.
New events are always welcome and we will provide support to all our volunteer groups in any way we can. We invite everyone to participate in our existing events or to hold one of their own, and contribute to improving the quality of healthcare available to every resident on the west coast of Newfoundland.
Radiothon
September 30, 2011 (ONE DAY EVENT)
The CFCB Radiothon is the Western Regional Hospital Foundation’s largest special event. Because the Hospital Foundation is the only regional foundation on the West Coast of Newfoundland we ask for the support of each and every resident during our Annual CFCB Radiothon. This fun-filled one day event is always graced with the participation and support of many volunteers, doctors, businesses, service groups, schools and individuals. This event takes place in late September or early October, usually on the Friday of the weekend prior to the Thanksgiving Day weekend.
Live Well! A Celebration of Healthy Living
April 28, 2012
Celebrate healthy living with the Western Regional Hospital Foundation and Physical Rehab, and learn from an impressive list of local instructors who are all professionals in their fields. Join us to sample a variety of sessions, learn new healthy-living tips, harmonize your body and mind, and become a healthier you! All proceeds will go to the Western Regional Hospital Foundation. Saturday, April 28, 9:30 AM – 4 PM at Corner Brook Regional High. Call the Foundation for more details at 637-5353.
Wine Tasting
Spring, 2012
Explore the world of Fine Rare Wines. This evening begins with champagne and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a lavish four-course dinner, and concludes with an exquisite dessert to correspond with rare Sweet Wines and extraordinary Cognac. The cost is $500 per person. Space is limited.
Foundation Chili Cook-Off Lunch
February 18, 2012
Come to Margaret Bowater Park for a Chili Fiesta! Tempt your taste buds with a variety of different types of chili prepared for your judging by local chefs. You can visit each booth, sample the chili and vote for your favourite. This event will be lots of fun and will include live music. Sponsored by the City of Corner Brook. Sampling will begin at 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM and the entrance fee is $5 with a Carnival Button and $6 without.
Funvitational Golf Tournament
September 15, 2011
Teams of four or five enjoy 18 holes of golf with a shotgun start to a day of fun and excitement on the Humber Valley Resort golf course. Excellent prizes, along with a succulent prime rib dinner. This year marks the 19th anniversary of this exciting event that is held each September and organized by our very own John Piercey.
Gala
November 19, 2011
This elegant themed evening, sponsored by BMO Bank of Montreal, features a premium silent auction, a gourmet seven-course meal and dancing to the music of a live band. The theme of the event this year is "The Roaring Twenties" and musical entertainment will be provided by The Catch. Tickets are only $125.00 per person and the event will be held November 19, 2011. This is a great way to get in the festive spirit leading up to the holidays.
Here is the stage backdrop from this year's Gala...
Tree of Memories
December 2011
A wonderful tribute to loved ones who have passed. A bulb is placed on a tree signifying the person who is being honored and the person who donates in their memory. A beautiful tree lighting ceremony takes place followed by a short service. This event takes place in December and the date varies by each community that takes part.
- Corner Brook - December 2011 at Remembrance Square
- Deer Lake - December 2011 at the Town Council Office
- Pasadena - December 2011 at the Pasadena Recreation Centre
- Hampden - December 2011 at the Clinic Parking Lot (Contact person Pat Callahan)
- Jackson’s Arm - December 2011 (Contact person Rita Cassell)
- Trout River - December 2011 (Contact person Helen Harris)
- Ramea - December 2011 (Contact person Millie Cutler)
Charity Curling Funspiel
February 10-11, 2012
The Curling Funspiel, sponsored by Investors Group, is an enjoyable event consisting of teams of four (with at least two non-curlers per team). Come out and enjoy a weekend of fun, a taste of the curling experience, a chance to meet new people and to help support a great local cause. This event includes at least three games of curling per team (6 ends per game), raffles, and great team prizes. Team registration is only $100.00 per team. The first match will begin at 6 PM on Friday evening and the event will wrap-up with a prize presentation late Saturday afternoon.
Casual Friday
Throughout the year
This is a fun way to donate. Every Friday with a donation of a loonie or toonie you can wear casual attire. If you keep track of the donations, an income tax receipt can be given at the end of the year.
Special Occasion Cards
Throughout the year
If you are having trouble finding a gift for that special someone who is celebrating a birthday or anniversary, a wonderful gift is a donation made in honour of their special day. A beautiful card will be sent to the celebrant acknowledging your donation made on their behalf and you will receive an income tax receipt in the amount of the donation. The celebrant can also take comfort in knowing their gift will help benefit many people in the Western Region.
Other Events
Volunteers throughout the Region participate in many ways, by hosting special events and donating the proceeds to the Western Regional Hospital Foundation. If you would like to discuss hosting an event of your own, please contact us for more information at (709) 637-5353.