PHILANTHRO-PICS
Over the past six months, we’ve had the privilege of celebrating with our incredible supporters at events that truly put the FUN in fundraising. While we couldn’t include photos of everyone, this spread showcases just a glimpse of the generosity and community spirit driving our mission to bring world-class health care closer to home. To all who have supported us, thank you for making an impact and inspiring others along the way!
Most Creative Fundraiser winner, Orchard Gardens, for their ‘Walker-a-thon’ at Slices of Gratitude 2025.
The team from Argus Properties - Eldorado Resort enjoy some beverages and good conversation at the first annual Slices of Gratitude event at Redbird.
The Priebe Family officially kicked off BBQ season at JoeAnna’s House when they treated guests to BBQ chicken breasts, roasted veggies and rice as part of our Share a Meal program.
Moxies Kelowna provided a delicious meal to our JoeAnna’s House guests back in April during their Share a Meal night.
Michael Conway chats with KGH Foundation Board Director (and his wife) Kathy Conway and Director of JoeAnna’s House, Darlene Haslock at Redbird for the launch of the Robotics Campaign..
Chief of Surgery, Thoracic Surgeon, and ‘Vinni’ Champion, Dr. Maurice Blitz.
A team from Acera volunteering their time (and selling out!) on Fritter Friday in the Centennial Lobby of KGH.
BBBB 2025 ‘head shavers’ (left to right) Rebecca Chin, The Mayne Brothers, and event organizer Bernie Ryan.
Gae Mills and Allison Young connect with other long term volunteers..
Celebrating a record-breaking day for the Okanagan, Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas celebrate with the KGH Foundation team.
Making sure the fun continued inside KGH, AM1150 Host Phil Johnson, VP of Philanthropy Chandel Schmidt, CEO of the KGH Foundation Allison Young, and Head of Urology Dr. Josh Wiesenthal celebrate Vinni.
Big love to the team from Save On Foods who, for a second year, provided an awesome BBQ by donation for staff, patients, donors, and guests alike at the 2025 Day of Giving.
Director of Philanthropy, Sean Ayers, gets a trim from Tommy Gun’s at Day of Giving 2025.
KGH Foundation Board Director, Christy Lovig, showed up to help “bring Vinni home!” at Day of Giving.
Loose Moose joined in on the Day of Giving fun too! With $5000 donated, the Big White team shows up, doing what they do best…giving back!
The KGH Foundation and Tim Horton’s teams celebrating raising over $4500 from their pink sprinkle donuts.
