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Celebrate 40 Years!

We are thrilled to invite you to join us for a special milestone celebration as the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation marks 40 incredible years of community impact! Thanks to the generous support of the community, we have provided vital medical equipment for Cowichan District Hospital and Cairnsmore Place.

Join us on Wednesday, October 2nd, from 10 AM to 2 PM at our brand-new office located at 7233 Trans-Canada, across the highway from The Cowichan Exhibition Grounds.  We’ll be celebrating this momentous occasion with:

  • A delicious barbecue
  • Tours of our new office
  • Come see the architectural drawings for Cowichan’s new hospital
  • Plus, 89.7 Sun FM will be broadcasting live from the event!
  • Door prizes

This event is our way of saying thank you for your ongoing generosity and commitment to improving healthcare in our community. Together, we’ve accomplished so much, and we look forward to celebrating this milestone with you.

Posted September 16, 2024

We’ve Moved!

Effective June 1, 2024, our office has moved to:

7233 Trans-Canada Highway, Duncan, BC, V9L 6B1

The office is conveniently located right off the highway, across from the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds. Turn onto Mays Road and then immediately onto the business frontage road. We have street level access on the left side of the building and plenty of parking.

We look forward to welcoming you to our new space!

CDHF Appoints David Robertson as Chair

David Robertson, Chair with Naomi Low, Executive Director

The Cowichan District Hospital Foundation is a leading non-profit organization committed to improving access to vital medical equipment for the Cowichan Valley. Embarking on the organization’s 40th year, the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of David Robertson as the new Chair of the Board of Directors.

David Robertson brings a wealth of experience to the role and has demonstrated a deep commitment to the community and the foundation’s mission over the years. Robertson’s extensive background in leadership, fundraising, education, and teamwork will undoubtedly guide the foundation toward new heights of achievement, allowing us to better impact the healthcare and medical equipment needs of our community.

“I am honored to take on the role of Chair of the Board of Directors for the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation,” said David Robertson. “This is a very exciting time for the Cowichan Valley with our new state-of-the-art hospital becoming a reality. I am excited to work alongside the dedicated board and staff to continue the important work of enhancing access to cutting-edge medical equipment. This community-centred teamwork will continue to make a meaningful impact on the experiences and lives of patients, as well as our incredible healthcare teams.”

David Robertson succeeds Jerry Doman, who served with distinction and dedication for an admirable 18 years on the Board, including three years as Chair. The Cowichan District Hospital Foundation extends its heartfelt appreciation to Jerry Doman for his invaluable contributions during his tenure.

“We are thrilled to welcome David Robertson as the new Chair of the Board of Directors. His leadership will undoubtedly enable us to build upon our successes over the past 40 years and further our mission of improving community access to the best healthcare equipment possible,” said the foundation’s Executive Director, Naomi Low.

The Cowichan District Hospital Foundation anticipates a promising future under David Robertson’s guidance, continuing its legacy of service and community impact by raising funds for medical equipment for Cowichan District Hospital, Cairnsmore Place, and Cowichan’s new hospital.

Posted February 20, 2024