In the News

See the latest news and articles from VJHF.

We are fortunate to work with an incredibly passionate community of organizations and individuals. Because of these partnerships we can truly make a difference in the North Okanagan. We are always excited to share the amazing stories that come from these relationships.

Sharing articles about our community events, heartwarming stories from healthcare facilities and about people going above and beyond to support access to health is our favourite part about working here.

We hope you enjoy reading these stories as much as we do.

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Erin Gawne 2024-12-20 Erin Gawne 2024-12-20

Community Support Shines Bright During Light a Bulb

Thank you to everyone who has helped to make Light A Bulb a huge success so far this year!

Erin Gawne 2024-08-22 Erin Gawne 2024-08-22

The Movement Run’s Move4Mom raises more than $100K in support of cancer care

In it's fourth year, Move4Mom raised an incredible $100,651.43 for the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Seed Localization Project

Erin Gawne 2024-08-21 Erin Gawne 2024-08-21

Paul Docksteader Foundation: Love Where You Live

Paul Docksteader on the importance of giving local and his Foundation's longtime partnership with the VJH Foundation's annual Charity Classic golf tournament

Erin Gawne 2024-08-19 Erin Gawne 2024-08-19

Join our little team and help make a big impact in our community!

Join our dynamic and dedicated team as an Executive Assistant in beautiful Vernon, BC

Erin Gawne 2024-07-12 Erin Gawne 2024-07-12

Vernon Kokanee Swim Club Fundraiser a Splashing Success!

The Vernon Kokanee Swim Club raised more then $1,300 to support the VJH Foundation through its recent annual community fundraiser.

Erin Gawne 2024-06-18 Erin Gawne 2024-06-18

More than $94K raised for sick kids in our community. Thanks to you!

The numbers are in and its official. Thanks to the remarkable generosity of our community, the VJH Foundation raised $94,500 to purchase specialized equipment to care for critically ill children at Vernon Jubilee Hospital.

Erin Gawne 2024-05-09 Erin Gawne 2024-05-09

Foundation kicks off month-long campaign to improve care for critically ill children in our community

VJH Foundation kicks off month-long campaign to improve care for critically ill children in our community

Erin Gawne 2024-05-07 Erin Gawne 2024-05-07

Move4Mom Founder to Run Daily Marathon in May

Watch Global TV’s interview with Oliver Stankiewicz about his plans to run a marathon a day (42.2 kms) everyday in May to raise money for the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation and McMurtry-Baerg Cancer Clinic.

Erin Gawne 2024-04-19 Erin Gawne 2024-04-19

Brand New Sacred Space Opens at Vernon Jubilee Hospital

A new Sacred Space is open at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, providing a faith-neutral area for spiritual care, open to patients, families, staff and visitors of VJH.

Erin Gawne 2024-03-19 Erin Gawne 2024-03-19

Increased Access to Life-Saving CT Scans with Open of VJH CT Scanner Expansion

VJH Increases Access to Timely Diagnoses and Treatments With Completion of CT Scanner Expansion

Erin Gawne 2024-01-25 Erin Gawne 2024-01-25

Light a Bulb Raises $608,000 Towards Purchase of New X‐ray Machine

2023 Light a Bulb raises $608,000

Erin Gawne 2023-12-21 Erin Gawne 2023-12-21

Community Support Shines Bright During Light a Bulb and Throughout the Year

As we 2023 comes to a close and we pass the mid-way point in our annual holiday Light a Bulb fundraiser, the VJH Foundation staff wishes everyone in our community a safe, healthy and happy holiday season.