JoeAnna’s House Stories

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Making Lemonade

There’s something truly magical, maybe even nostalgic, about a cold, refreshing glass of lemonade on a hot, Okanagan summer day. The only thing that can beat that first sip is the sweetness of knowing it’s for a worthy cause.

On a sun-kissed Saturday in June 2022, the inaugural Good Lemonade Day was held in support of JoeAnna’s House. Families from nooks and Cranbrooks across the province joined together to host more than seventy lemonade stands in fifteen different communities.

Winter Wonderland Raises $66,427

The spirit of community, holiday magic, and generosity were on full display at MNP place, at the 2nd annual Winter Wonderland.

Record-Breaking Holiday Cookies

The 2024 Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie campaign has set a new record, raising an impressive $25,717 in support of JoeAnna’s House.

Winter Wonderland 2024

Winter Wonderland in support of JoeAnna’s House is back for 2024 – this time indoors at MNP Place on December 15th!

Holiday Cookies for a Cause

Tim Horton’s Holiday Smile Cookie week kicked off today, with 10 local restaurants choosing to support the JoeAnna’s House expansion project

JoeAnna’s House Fundraising Campaign Kicks Off

In response to increased demand for short-term accommodations, the KGH Foundation is kicking off the JoeAnna’s House campaign.

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Winter Wonderland Raises $66,427

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Record-Breaking Holiday Cookies

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Winter Wonderland Raises $66,427

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Record-Breaking Holiday Cookies

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Making a Difference

“The Kelowna General Hospital Foundation is essential for helping clinicians to deliver the best care for patients. Strong collaborations between clinicians, hospital administrators, patients, and community leaders are important to ensure that people who need the most complex medical care can stay local in Kelowna.”

"Supporting people and innovation leads to results. We have seen major advances in the scope and quality of neurological care at our site by attracting and supporting people who build & innovate. Support from the community allows us to go beyond what we need today and drive care further.”

"At my core is a deep-seated belief in the power of people driven by purpose, and the strength we have as a collective. It is this belief that fuels my desire to catalyze transformative change—not just for my organization, but for the entire community. Each day, I have the privilege of supporting extraordinary individuals who dream big, ignite hope, and courageously drive forward change, together."

“In Canada, I think we take our health care for granted. We don’t have a clue what anything costs. But every appointment and procedure has a price tag. We have always contributed to the hospital in a small way. However, after my emergency heart surgery and hospital stay, it seemed even more important. We want to contribute to the ongoing excellence of treatment and care at KGH.”

Giving Changes Everything

Your support bridges the gap between the expanding healthcare needs in the Southern Interior of British Columbia, and Kelowna General Hospital’s equipment, training, and capacity to deliver care. Your gift means reduced wait times, better patient outcomes, an increase in specialized care, and so much more.

World-class health care right here at home.

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