CRH Foundation cancels Italian Open for second year
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The COVID-19 pandemic has cost the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation a major fundraiser for the second year in a row.
The Val Matteotti Italian Open Golf Tournament will, however, return in 2022, promises foundation executive director Jason Vandenhoek.
The tournament would have been in its 26th year if not for the cancellations and next year the foundation is planning to somehow mark its belated 25th anniversary, he said.
“The stars weren’t lining up for us to pull off a successful event,” said Vandenhoek on Thursday.
“It wasn’t an easy decision to make; we really agonized over it.”
Hospital fundraiser surpasses goal
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The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation hosted the annual Care from the Heart Radio-a-thon Thursday and was able to surpass its goal of $250,000. Throughout the day, six local radio stations broadcasted lived from their respective stations, encouraging listeners to make a donation. Kill 107.7, 106.7 Rock, Country 95.5, B-93.3, 94.1 CJOC FM and 2Day FM 98.2 all participated and helped raise $262,412 for the foundation. “We are once again thankful for the outstanding support of our community,” says Jason VandenHoek, executive director of Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation. “Because of this support, we can continue to ensure that the best of care is available at the Chinook Regional Hospital.”