KGH’s new Centennial Building to be the venue of Heart of Gold GALA 2012

KELOWNA, BC – The Kelowna General Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the return of its signature fundraising gala, Heart of Gold, to take place on Saturday, May 5, 2012 sponsored by the Thomas Allan Budd Foundation. 

The Heart of Gold GALA 2012 will feature all of the elegance of previous Galas while embracing the ‘Once in a Lifetime’ opportunity to host the evening in the new Centennial Building three weeks prior to its official opening as an operating hospital. This extraordinary black-tie gala will feature sneak peeks of the new facility, a gourmet 5-course meal, outstanding live auction items and an urban lounge after-party.

“We are excited to be Title Sponsor of this event once again”, says Tom Budd.  “The 2012 Gala looks to be the most innovative and exciting ever – truly a night not to be missed!”.

In September 2010, the KGH Foundation launched its “Take Care, Take Part” campaign in support of the new Centennial Building. This $6 million campaign will purchase much needed medical equipment, will provide support services needed to enhance the quality of patient care and will support the transition of the Kelown General Hospital to a full teaching hospital. Funds raised during the Heart of Gold GALA 2012 will mark the campaign’s completion.

“To host the Heart of Gold GALA 2012 in Kelowna General Hospital’s new Centennial Building is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity”, says Natalie Walstrom, Chair of the Heart of Gold GALA 2012. “On behalf of the entire planning committee, our goal is to ensure the spectular tradition of Kelowna’s most successful fundraising gala continues to raise impressive proceeds for our new hospital.”

The Kelowna General Hospital Foundation is an independent, volunteer-driven charitable organization committed to enhancing the delivery of healthcare to the patients of Kelowna General Hospital and its associated facilities. 

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For more information, please contact the KGH Foundation:

Date: May 5, 2012
Time: 05:00 PM
Where: KGH Centennial Building
Address: 2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1T2
Phone: 250-862-4438

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