Keloowna General Hospital/KGH Foundation

By Vernon Matters Staff

Holiday giving

Community gives big boost to KGH

Jan 26, 2026 | 10:53 AM

Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) received a major holiday boost from the community.

Roughly $673,000 in donations and 1,019 gifts were received through the KGH Foundation’s 2025 Gift of Hope campaign.

Funds will support translation services, an innovative rehabilitation program, and long-overdue updates to family waiting rooms in KGH’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

“All of us will rely on KGH at some point,” said Allison Young, CEO of the KGH Foundation. “This generosity shows just how appreciative our community is. Every donation will make a world of difference for those facing health challenges in our region.”

The campaign also funded five additional iPads for translation services, easing communication between patients and caregivers in a region with many new Canadians.

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Of the total raised, more than $213,290 will support JoeAnna’s House, helping fund a 10-room expansion to host more out-of-town families while loved ones receive care at KGH.