$100,000 Cash Lottery
prizes awarded

The Health Foundation presented cheques to the 11 winners in the final draw of the lottery on July 2, including the main prize of $100,000 to Ken Smuk of Yorkton. The cash prizes given away in the lottery totalled $125,000, with early bird and main draw winners coming from across the region. This year the proceeds of the lottery will assist the purchase of an echocardiogram machine and other heart monitoring and diagnostic equipment for the regional health centre. DETAILS >>

Charity Golf Classic
raises record $85,000

The 2008 Charity Golf Classic held June 12 at Good Spirit Lake Golf and Family Resort raised $85,000, which will be used to purchase equipment for 16 facilities in 13 communities in the health region. The event has raised $475,000 since its inception nine years ago.
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Some starting early to prepare for Charity Road Race

The second annual Charity Road Race isn't until August, but it is time to start thinking about participating, and getting ready. Entries are now being taken, and Learn to Run clinics are held weekly this spring and summer for those wanting to get some good tips about running, nutrition and physical preparation. DETAILS >>

Radiothon raises $52,000

The second annual GX94 and FOX FM Airwaves for Health radiothon was a huge success raising $52,877. The annual 36-hour radiothon was held April 21 and 22, with both radio stations broadcasting live from the Parkland Mall. All proceeds go toward the purchase of cardiac equipment for the Regional Health Centre in Yorkton. DETAILS >>

Cardiac Care Campaign focus of fundraising in 08

The Health Foundation started 2008 with a campaign to purchase vital cardiac care equipment for the Regional Health Centre in Yorkton, with the new campaign coming on the heels of the highly-successful effort that raised $800,000 in 2007 for digital mammography equipment.

The campaign received a kick-start on Dec. 13 when the Mikado Curling and Community Club made the first donation--$15,000. DETAILS >>