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Generous Supporters of the Radiothon Come Through big for Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation
Strong community support from across southwest Saskatchewan helped the Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation to exceed the fundraising goal for the annual Radiothon. The 2022 Pharmasave Radiothon for Healthcare took place over two days on Oct. 27 and 28 with a goal to raise $150,000 for new medical equipment at Cypress Regional Hospital. The final total at the end of the live broadcast, which took place from the clubhouse at Elmwood golf course, was $152,600. These funds will be used to purchase equipment used to insert a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC line) as well as a state-of-the-art blood assessment unit. A PICC line is used for patients that need to receive frequent treatment and medication. It can be used to administer chemotherapy drugs and other medication, to give blood transfusions, or to take blood samples. The blood analyzer will make it possible to perform tests during the assessment of bleeding patients and to identify patients at risk of bleeding. The availability of this technology at Cypress Regional Hospital will mean residents from the southwest area will not have to travel to Regina or Saskatoon for treatment. Article written by: MATTHEW LIEBENBERG of the Prairie Post
Radiothon Bests Goal in Final Hour
Southwestern Saskatchewan residents and businesses stepped up to the plate the last couple of days helping the Pharmasave Radiothon for Healthcare surpass its goal. The two-day event raised $152,600 in support of the Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation which will use the funds to buy two pieces of equipment. Jim Dekowny, the executive director of the Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation, said it took support for the entire southwest for them to hit their benchmark. “All the way from Leader to down to Climax over to Maple Creek over to Herbert and everybody in between,” he said. “They all came together today and yesterday and allowed us to complete our mission and goal.” Ted Hanlon made the largest donation during the event, writing a cheque for $25,000 on Thursday morning to kickstart the fundraising. The funds raised during the 22-hour broadcast will help the non-profit organization purchase a new peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC Line) and a new blood assessment unit. Both pieces of equipment will be for the Cypress Regional Hospital. “What this does, is it allows those residents of Swift Current and surrounding communities to be able to access this cutting-edge technology, this top-level healthcare equipment close to home,” said Saskatchewan’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors, and Rural and Remote Health, Everett Hindley. Swift Current’s MLA noted the foundation is critical for the southwest to help provide the area with equipment the provincial government doesn’t have funding for. Another local influential healthcare voice shares the same mindset on the importance of the foundation. “We would be lost without foundations in Saskatchewan,” said SHA Vice-Chairperson Tyler Bragg. “They do such fantastic work raising funds for not only capital but for example the scholarships here in Swift Current. Bragg from Swift Current joined the SHA board during the COVID-19 pandemic and is taken back by the consistency of support the southwest shows annually for the radiothon. “Every time I see that total, I’m amazed all over again because over and over people come up to the table and help support a great cause,” he said.
Rebranding of Pioneer Co-op Rotary House
Two southwest organizations have partnered together for the rebranding of an essential operation in Swift Current. Now known as the Pioneer Co-op Rotary House, the hostel’s new naming sponsor has collaborated with the Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation. Jim Dekowny, executive director of the healthcare foundation, said the partnership is a good fit for both parties. “The Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation is a southwest entity and deals with many cities and towns,” Dekowny said. “And I think the Pioneer Co-op does the same, so it’s a nice fit there.” The establishment was built back in 2007 across from the Cypress Regional Hospital as a place for residents from all over the southwest to stay when visiting Swift Current for medical reasons, whether it be an appointment for themselves or to visit family members. As part of the rebranding deal, Pioneer Co-operative Association Ltd will be giving a total of $50,000 to the hostel in five installments over five years, with the first $10,000 received last week. “It’ll be just great for us,” said Dekowny. “The core brand it through the Pioneer Co-op brand throughout the southwest is, it’s big. They have many, many, many members and we’re hoping to tap into those members so that they could use the Pioneer Co-op Rotary House in the in the future.” The hostel features six bedrooms, two washrooms with showers and one with a half-bath, and a common lounge area. Guests can stay in a room across the street from the hospital for just $50 per night. “A huge thank you to Larry Kozun and the Board of Directors at the Co-op for for allowing us to pitch this idea and making it work for the two brands,” Dekowny concluded. “We’re really excited going forward.”

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The weather outside is frightful…but donuts are so delightful!
Our Christmas Donut Day will be Thursday, December 15th, 2022. We are thrilled to welcome Schimmel’s Dutch Bakery as our supplier of 50 dozen delicious sourdough donuts! All proceeds will be going to the Digital Cell Imagery project.

What an excellent opportunity to spread some Christmas cheer AND support a great cause! This could be the way you contribute to Giving Tuesday! Why not send a dozen to your favourite business? Or to your children’s teachers? Or you a group of seniors that meet for coffee? Or how about just to show your own staff how much you appreciate them! The opportunities are endless!

Cost is $50 per dozen and can be paid via debit, credit card or e-transfer to office@drirwinfoundation.com. Donuts will be delivered (within City of Swift Current) by the Foundation elves on Thursday, December 15, 2022! Not in the City limits but still want donuts? Not a problem! We can also make arrangements for pick up on our delivery day as well!

If you would like to order, please email Crystal at cimrie@dnif.ca.
Supplies are limited and do not last long! If you are interested get your order in as soon as possible!
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