November 6, 2024

CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL RADIOTHON RAISES $1,010,204 FOR SASKATCHEWAN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

SASKATCHEWAN, SK – Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Radiothon presented by CIBC Wood Gundy wrapped up its 22nd year of broadcasting, on 32 radio stations across Saskatchewan, and this year raised an astounding $1,010,204 for children and families, providing critical care for Saskatchewan’s ‘Little Hearts and Little Lungs’. 

This year, donations will provide pediatric cardiac and respiratory equipment at JPCH and across Saskatchewan.

“The past two days of Radiothon have been filled with incredible moments and generous support. Your contributions will provide world-class pediatric cardiac and respiratory equipment for Saskatchewan’s Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital. Thank you to everyone who tuned in, picked up the phone, and made a meaningful difference for our youngest patients. Your generosity helps us serve over *83,000 children and moms-to-be from 575 Saskatchewan communities who visit JPCH each year,” said Brynn Boback-Lane, President and CEO of Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation. “Today’s announcement reflects the power of partnership and the collective compassion of Saskatchewan people, showing once again that ‘we take care of one another.’ From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to all the medical professionals, families and kids who shared their stories, giving us hope and inspiration, and to the sponsors, media partners, dedicated donors, and volunteers who made this event possible. Thank you for standing with us, and with the children who need us most.”

“On behalf of the CIBC Wood Gundy team in Saskatchewan, I would like to express genuine thanks to the incredible people of this province for supporting Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Radiothon. Our children and families in Saskatchewan deserve access to world-class pediatrics and maternal care, and your contributions play a vital role in making this vision a reality. At CIBC Wood Gundy, we firmly believe in contributing to the health and well-being of Saskatchewan children—a commitment we consider incredibly important. Thank you again for your dedication to this critical cause,” said Todd Dixon, District Branch Manager – Saskatchewan of CIBC Wood Gundy.

Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation extends our appreciation to matching sponsors Gord and Barb Broda of Prince Albert, presenting sponsor CIBC Wood Gundy, and the incredible families, individuals and businesses across the province who supported this year’s event. The Foundation would also like to thank the social media sponsor Saskatchewan Blue Cross and event sponsors: CPKC, Affinity Credit Union, Grimes Sales & Service Co., Save-on-Foods, Geransky Bros, Information Services Corporation, Scotsburn Dental Centre, Veren Inc., Boss Plumbing, Viterra, Co-op Hail Insurance, Chicken Farmers of Saskatchewan, Capital Automotive Group, Meridian Surveys, Schaan Healthcare Products, Mine Supply, SaskTel, GMR Electric, Enbridge, CommAlert, as well as our broadcasting media partners.

*Source: Saskatchewan Health Authority Reporting Period April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024.

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