How You Can Help
When you donate to West Coast General Hospital Foundation, you are making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of your community.
Make a Difference in Your Community
Your generosity plays a crucial role in enhancing health care services in our community. With your donations, we are able to support the purchase of the most urgently needed medical equipment and the latest technologies, giving our physicians and medical teams the vital tools they need to provide and enhance the compassionate, critical health care they provide.
Ways You Can Help Donate
and Support
There are several ways you can donate or support the West Coast General Hospital Foundation. Whether it's through online donations, volunteering, or other support methods, your contribution makes a difference.
One-Time Donation
Your one-time donation can significantly impact the quality of health care services in our community. These contributions help us purchase essential medical equipment, fund educational programs, and provide much-needed services.
You can make a secure, one-time donation through Canada Helps or by using your PayPal account.
You can donate any amount at any time by contacting us directly to set up arrangements, mailing a post-dated cheque, or visiting us in person at our office:
Address: 3949 Port Alberni Highway, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S1
Monthly Giving
Monthly donations provide consistent support, enabling us to plan and implement long-term health care improvements.
Setting up a monthly donation is easy and ensures that you contribute regularly to enhancing patient care and facilities. You can set up your recurring donation on the Canada Helps website.
Planned Giving
Did you know that planned giving can reduce estate taxes and potentially increase financial benefits during your lifetime? You can choose to make a one-time gift or provide ongoing support.
If you are considering estate giving, a bequest, or exploring one of the other ways to give mentioned below, we would be delighted to meet with you to discuss your gift. However, we strongly recommend consulting with professional and legal advisors first.
Estate Giving & Bequests
A gift to the Foundation is a powerful way to create a lasting legacy. Estate gifts and bequests hold special significance, reflecting the thoughtful gestures and long-term vision of donors who contribute to the health of future generations in our community.
If you have already included a gift in your estate plans, thank you! Please contact us so that we can acknowledge your generosity and special support.
Volunteer
We are looking for friendly volunteers who are passionate about the health and wellness of our community. Given the flexible nature of our program, volunteers should be comfortable supporting Foundation operations as needs arise, such as aiding with administrative tasks, donor outreach calls, supporting our signature events, and many more.
Attend Our Events
Explore other ways to contribute and get involved.
Other Ways to Give:
Life insurance policies
Securities
Retirement accounts
Financial investment
Life annuities
Real estate
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Situation is Critical Campaign
Fundraising is now underway for a Haemobank Blood Fridge for West Coast General Hospital. This life-saving equipment will fill a need in transfusion medicine, which almost always requires immediate attention for people in critical need. The Haemobank fridge works to support and supplement the work of Medical Lab Technicians [MLTs], setting up and releasing blood matches and products. MLTs are difficult-to-staff roles, so a technological solution to support the MLTs is an innovative solution that provides clinicians with safe, fast access to individual blood products where and when they are needed. “At a cost of $200,000, we hope to have this piece of equipment in use at WCGH by the end of 2026,” says Executive Director Erin Williams. “We are well on our way, thanks to a large donation from an anonymous donor!”
Donor Recognition
We honor and appreciate the invaluable contributions of our donors who make our work possible.
The Foundation is honored to receive donations of any size. Every donor will receive a thank-you letter and a receipt for donations of $20 or more.
Donors whose cumulative gifts to the hospital total $5,000 or more can have their names added to our Donor Wall at the front entrance of the hospital, if they wish.
Donors whose cumulative gifts to Westhaven total $1,000 or more can have their names added to our Donor Recognition Plaque in the Westhaven lobby, if they wish.
Donor Wall
How your donations have helped
Visit our blog for where your donations have specifically gone to and see what we've raised to date.
Situation is Critical Campaign
Help Make a Difference, Empower Change Today
Your donation can transform health care services and save lives. Make a gift now and be a part of something bigger.
