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Our Hospital, Our StoriesCelebrating Generosity: Honouring Visionary Leaders on National Philanthropy Day

Royal Alex

Posted on: Nov 21, 2024

Advancing our healthcare system requires the collective generosity of a dedicated community. Each day, donors demonstrate their unwavering support for the Royal Alexandra Hospital and its centres of excellence.

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Our Hospital, Our StoriesWills Week: Inspiring Legacy Giving and Community Impact

Royal Alex

Posted on: Nov 15, 2024

The Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation held its inaugural Wills Week this October—a week that inspired much generosity, raising over $12,216 through an art sale with proceeds supporting vital healthcare initiatives.

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Our Hospital, Our StoriesRemembering Elexis Schloss: A reflection by Sharlene Rutherford

Royal Alex

Posted on: Nov 12, 2024

A reflection by Sharlene Rutherford, President and CEO of the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation, remembering Elexis Schloss (pictured at Harvest Celebration 2024). Elexis was a vibrant woman who inspired others to be better and…

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Stories of HopeCelebrating Community and Compassion: Tiny Footprints Society Celebrates 3rd Annual Starry Night Gala

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Oct 09, 2024

The Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation was honoured to join the Tiny Footprints Foundation's 3rd Annual Starry Night Gala on October 5th, 2024, helping to spread a message of care for families in need.

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Our Hospital, Our StoriesSplit The Pot Lottery Is Live!

Royal Alex

Posted on: Oct 03, 2024

Announcing Split the Pot, Alberta's newest lottery, where everyone is a winner!

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Our Hospital, Our StoriesJoin us for Wills Week: Art, Impact, and Planned Giving

Royal Alex

Posted on: Oct 03, 2024

Throughout Wills Week, the Royal Willow Society will be hosting an art sale featuring works from Canadian artists, with proceeds going directly to support vital healthcare initiatives at the Royal Alexandra Hospital.

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Stories of HopeThanks a million for making Harvest Celebration 2024 a success!

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Sep 25, 2024

Thank you to everyone who joined and made this one of the most meaningful nights in women’s health.

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Stories of HopeCelebrating a Successful Pre-Harvest Event: A Grateful Toast to Our Presenting Sponsor Volvo Cars Edmonton

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Sep 13, 2024

The Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation celebrates a successful pre-Harvest event in support of women's health, setting the stage for an inspiring evening ahead.

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Stories of HopeHarvest Celebration is Sold Out - Join Us for Harvest After Dark!

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Sep 10, 2024

Our Harvest Celebration gala is now sold out, but we are thrilled to invite you to Harvest After Dark, a new addition to Harvest Celebration!

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Stories of HopeBhupinder and Dr. Saranjeev Lalh - Harvest Hosts 2024

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Sep 01, 2024

We are thrilled to introduce you to Bhupinder and Dr. Saranjeev Lalh, two of our Harvest Celebration Hosts for 2024.

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Stories of HopeMelanie and Dr. Thomas Nakatsui - Harvest Hosts 2024

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Sep 01, 2024

We are thrilled to introduce you to Melanie and Dr. Thomas Nakatsui, two of our Harvest Celebration Hosts for 2024.

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Stories of HopeSherry and Collin Prince - Harvest Hosts 2024

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Sep 01, 2024

We are thrilled to introduce you to Sherry and Collin Prince, two of our Harvest Celebration Hosts for 2024.

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Stories of HopeLisa and Dr. Jerrold Diamond - Harvest Hosts 2024

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Sep 01, 2024

We are thrilled to introduce you to Lisa and Dr. Jerrold Diamond, two of our Harvest Celebration Hosts for 2024.

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Stories With HeartReturning a Lifetime of Favours: Retired Paramedic Brent Saved by the CK Hui

CK Hui

Posted on: Aug 16, 2024

A shocking discovery on the health of Brent’s heart turned him from retired paramedic to patient, just in time for a second chance at life.

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Our Hospital, Our StoriesHonouring Leslie E (Odette) Berezowsky: A Radiologic Technologist’s Lifetime of Service and the Power of Generosity

Royal Alex

Posted on: Aug 15, 2024

Leslie dedicated most of her life to caring for patients inside the walls of the Royal Alexandra Hospital. Since her passing, her legacy continues to live on.

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Our Hospital, Our StoriesHonouring Heros in Healthcare: The 2024 Patient and Provider Experience Office Summit at the Royal Alex

Royal Alex

Posted on: Aug 07, 2024

A day of connection, community, and honouring the healthcare staff that make it all possible at the PPEO RAH Summit.

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Our Hospital, Our StoriesRoyal Alexandra Hospital Foundation Celebrates Newest Association for Healthcare Philanthropy Top 40 Under 40 Honouree – Jeanine Olivares

Royal Alex

Posted on: Aug 02, 2024

Congratulations to our own Jeanine Olivares on being one of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy's Top 40 Under 40 for 2024.

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Our Hospital, Our Stories“Amazing At The Alex” Staff Nomination Program Relaunches

Royal Alex

Posted on: Jul 19, 2024

Amazing At The Alex has some new flair to share!

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Stories of HopeHarvest Celebration 2024 Welcomes Volvo Cars Edmonton as New Presenting Sponsor to Drive Women’s Health Forward

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Jul 09, 2024

MEDIA RELEASE: The Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation is thrilled to announce a new major partnership in women’s health, welcoming Volvo Cars Edmonton as Presenting Sponsor for Harvest Celebration 2024.

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Our Hospital, Our StoriesRemembering Nick Lees: A reflection by Sharlene Rutherford

Royal Alex

Posted on: Jul 03, 2024

Beloved Edmonton Journal columnist, fundraiser, and wine aficionado Nicholas Lees sadly passed away this June. In honour of this great man, President and CEO of the Royal Alex Hospital Foundation Sharlene Rutherford penned this personal…

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