It was one of the most anticipated and long sought-after announcements regarding health care in our community.
On a beautiful Thursday afternoon, the Optimist alongside invited guests, gathered on the lawn of Delta Hospital to hear Health Minister Adrian Dix deliver the news that funding has been approved for a new long-term care facility at the hospital’s Campus of Care.
The capital costs will be funded with $179.7 million from the province, while the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation has committed to raise $18.25 million for the new 200-bed long-term care community.
That’s a huge number, but a number I know that the Foundation will be able to attain.
But that means a lot of support from the community.
On June 22, the Foundation celebrated the launch of its fundraising campaign called Coming Home. This marks the largest fundraising campaign in the Foundation’s 35-year history.
At the launch, Foundation executive director Lisa Hoglund said, “The Coming Home campaign is our opportunity to show our seniors and their families our gratitude and our compassion. Delta’s seniors are the very heart of our community. They are the builders, the nurturers, the founders and the community champions. Our campaign begins now and it starts with our incredible community of supporters. It’s your turn to be part of the story and help us build a long-term care home that our seniors deserve.”
So there you have it Delta. Can you take on this challenge?
I certainly think you can. Let’s make this happen. Let’s all be a champion for care in our community now and in the future.
