» Purpose
The purpose of the Blind River District Health Centre (BRDHC) Auxiliary has always been to assist the Health Centre in providing support to the patients and staff.
A face in the community, the BRDHC Auxiliary are involved in a number of activities. The BRDHC Auxiliary sponsors the Blood Donor Clinic in Blind River and supplies volunteer staff. The Tree of Lights campaign has become a community event to memorialize loved ones and celebrate the Christmas season.
Within the Health Centre, the Auxiliary provides support through friendly visits to Golden Birches Terrace as well as bringing to the residents a sample of the products sold in the gift shop. The members of the Auxiliary also tend the garden in the Long Term Care Unit.
Did you know? BRDHC Auxiliary members provide upwards of 6,000 volunteer hours every year!
» Fundraising Achievements:
- Health Centre Equipment Fund.
- Original art for the cafeteria.
- The furnishings of the Family Room.
- Bedding plants in the courtyard.
- Equipment for wheelchair bowling.
- The construction of a patio and pergola for Golden Birches Terrce.
- Comfort bags for Acute care patients.
» BRDHC Auxiliary Activities:
- Gift shop
- Sell HELPP (Hospital Equipment Lottery Project for People) tickets
- Organize and staff Blood Donor Clinics
- Organize the Tree of Lights
- Organize a Christmas party for Golden Birches residents
- Bake Sales
- ...and various other fund raising activities
» Volunteer!
- Work with the Auxiliary
- Meet people who care
- Meet specific needs with your skills
- Learn new skills
- Gain valuable experience
- Share your expertise
- Help with projects that appeal to you
- Feel good about helping others
Support the Auxiliary in the way that
is most comfortable for you!
