“The greatest gift you can give:” 1 million dollar donation set to help generations of families

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“When I think of Carol, I think of family. I think of how important her family was to her and that connection that she had with her family and her grandkids. This donation is going to help support families, and I think that really speaks to Carol’s memory about helping family, about helping our littlest patients, and about ensuring future generations have the very best start at life,” Cassie said.

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This year, all the fundraising money is being used to improve and expand the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). With a fundraising goal of 1.4 million dollars, Cassie says the one million dollar contribution easily helped the Festival surpass its goal, although the official number is not known yet.

“I don’t know that we can ever fully put into words the gratitude that we feel for Carol and for the legacy that she’ll continue to have. You think down to an infant that’s being able to be treated locally in Prince George versus being sent down to the lower mainland for treatment. How do you explain that impact? It is the greatest gift that you can give a family at a time when they need it most,” Cassie said.

The money will specifically be used to expand the NICU’s services through the creation of dedicated twin spaces, enhanced newborn care, additional beds, family spaces, and more.

“This gift is going to have a lasting impact on future generations. And I think for us, the best part is knowing that Carol’s name is going to be in the halls of the NICU department. It’s going to be out on the patio, it’s going to be in the family space, and people are going to know who Carol was and they’re going to know the impact that she had.”