Member Statement (9 May 2023)

From Hansard (9 May 2023)

 

Moose Jaw Health Foundation Fundraiser

Hon. Mr. McLeod: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It’s another great day in the city of Moose Jaw. Last week the 800 CHAB Family First Radiothon was held for the 17th year. Raising money for the Moose Jaw Health Foundation, the goal of this year’s event was to raise $150,000. After 36 hours on the air, the radiothon had raised a grand total of $592,533.

Mr. Speaker, those funds will now be used to purchase state-ofthe-art equipment at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital, equipment that includes a specialized critical care bed, a GlideScope, an ultrasound probe, and a QuickThaw Plasma system. Local physician, Dr. Caitlyn Howe, explained how this new equipment will benefit our local residents. She said:

To be able to provide that elevated level of care to people really does change their outcomes, and it allows them to stay close to home without having to be transferred every time they might need that little extra bit of support.

Mr. Speaker, when you add up all the donations raised over the past 17 years, the Family First Radiothon has now raised more than $5.4 million for the Moose Jaw Health Foundation. I would ask all members to join me in thanking the people of Moose Jaw and surrounding communities for their many years of generous support and for all the great work being done by the Moose Jaw Health Foundation. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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