❄️ WELL, THAT DIDN’T LAST LONG! 😂☀️ Remember that lovely warm weather we were enjoying? Yesterday!? Yeah… Mother Nature said, “Enough of that!” 🌨️🤣 One minute we’re thinking patio coffee and evening strolls, and the next we’re digging out the winter jackets and checking where we left the snow brush! 🧥☃️Only in Alberta can you experience all four seasons before lunchtime! So, whether you’re embracing the snow or already dreaming of fall sunshine again, we hope you find a little something to smile about today! 💙 Happy Friday from all of us at the Strathcona Community Hospital Foundation! 💙 Want to warm a few hearts? Consider making a donation. 👉 stchf.org

💙 LOOK WHAT WE CAN ACCOMPLISH TOGETHER! 💙 Wow, Sherwood Park and Strathcona County… you’ve been AMAZING! 🙌 From a sold-out Best of Sherwood Park Raffle to a fantastic 10th Annual Golf Tournament, our community has shown just how much heart it has when it comes to supporting local healthcare! Thanks to the incredible generosity and support of our community, we’re over 80% towards our $75,000 goal for TWO GlideScopes for Strathcona Community Hospital! 🏥💙 Every ticket you purchased, every donation you made, and every bit of support you’ve shared has helped move us forward. And that’s something worth celebrating! 🎉 Help us get over the line, together, we’re making it happen! 💛 Visit www.stchf.orgto learn more or make a donation. Donations are eligible for a 2026 charitable tax receipt. Thank you for being part of our community. We couldn’t do it without you! 💙

This Thanksgiving weekend we’re feeling especially grateful for the incredible community that continues to support our Foundation and, though us, our local hospital. 🧡 There’s so much to be thankful for… Board Members and Volunteers who generously give their time and energy to raise the profile of the Foundation, allowing us to do what we do. Donors who generously support the work we do, and enable us to fund equipment, programs and extra services far beyond basic standards. Dedicated Staff of the Strathcona Community Hospital who go over and above to provide such exceptional care for our community. If you’re feeling thankful and would like to give back, a donation to the Strathcona Community Hospital Foundation is always much appreciated. EVERY donation helps support care at our hospital and donations made in 2026 are eligible for a charitable tax receipt. 🧡 Thank you for being part of our community and for helping us make a lasting impact. Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂 stchf.org

🌿 Wellness Wednesday! 🌿 Today’s wellness reminder: Take a little time for YOU! 💚 Stretch. Take a walk. Drink some water. Laugh at something silly. Take a deep breath. And maybe…. treat yourself to an extra cookie. 🍪 Wellness looks different for everyone, but one thing we can all agree on is that a healthy community is worth investing in. 💚 If you want to support local health care, a donation to the Strathcona Community Hospital Foundation is always much appreciated. Your gift will help us provide equipment and support that goes above and beyond standard healthcare funding. 💚 Take care of yourself. Help take care of your community. 👉 stchf.org

🪨 🧱 Looking for landscaping materials this fall? We have some still-new paving stones for sale that are no longer required at the Strathcona Community Hospital, and we’d love to see them put to good use! If you’re working on a landscaping project, these paving stones could be a great opportunity to pick up some materials while helping support the Foundation. 💚 Interested? Leave a comment, or email us at [email protected] directly, for more details on pricing and what’s available. 📍 Local pickup required 💰Proceeds will go back into supporting the Foundation and our local hospital. Help us find these stones a new home!

🧡 September 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Tomorrow, we remember the children who never returned home, honour survivors, and recognize the lasting impact of residential schools on Indigenous families and communities. We stand together in support of truth, reconciliation, learning, and healing. 🧡 Wear orange. Listen. Learn. Remember.

🎉 WE HAVE A WINNER! 🎉 Congratulations to Laura T. the lucky winner of our Best of Sherwood Park Raffle! 🥳🎟️ Laura, you’ve officially hit the jackpot on all things Sherwood Park, and now it’s time to celebrate! 🛍️🍽️🎁 A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped make this raffle such a success! SO many of you bought tickets we were able to sell the raffle out completely! This means everything to the Strathcona Community Hospital Foundation and helps us to support care right here in the Hospital. ❤️ And of course, a very special thank you to all the amazing local businesses who donated over $2,000 in gift cards and services, helping to make the Best of Sherwood Park prize package the best ever! We really couldn’t have done it without your generosity! 🙌 Congratulations, Laura! Enjoy your winnings! 🎉 👀 Stay tuned… our next fundraiser is just around the corner! You won’t want to miss it! 😉

⛳️ THAT’S A WRAP ON 10 YEARS! 🎉 What a day! Our 10th Annual Strathcona Community Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament was one for the books! 🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♂️ And let’s be honest… it may not have been the warmest golf day of the year but it was still a ton of fun! 🥶 ⛳️A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who braved the cool temperatures, bundled up and came out ready to golf, have some fun and celebrate 10 years with us! 👏 To our amazing sponsors - your continued support makes such a difference, and we couldn’t do this without you. 🎁 To everyone who donated prizes, auction items and gift cards - you helped make the day even more fun and memorable for our golfers. 🙌And to all of our volunteers and everyone behind the scenes- thank you for helping make the day run smoothly! Most importantly, thank you for helping us raise funds to support Strathcona Community Hospital and our goal of bringing two GlideScopes to the hospital. Your generosity is helping us get one step closer! 💙 10 years of golf. 10 years of community. 10 years of making a difference. 🏌️‍♀️❤️ We are so grateful to have such an incredible community behind us. Thank you for helping us make our 10th Annual Tournament one to remember! 🎉 And yes… we’re already looking forward to #11! 😉⛳️ Save the date – Sept. 10, 2027!

🚨 RAFFLE REMINDER! 🚨 Just popping into your feed with a friendly reminder… 👀 Have you grabbed your Best of Sherwood Park Raffle tickets yet? The countdown is on and tickets are going fast! ⏰And you definitely don’t want to hear, “Someone won!” and realize you forgot to get your ticket! 😜 🎟️ Buy your tickets 🍀Cross your fingers ❤️And feel good knowing you’re helping support local healthcare! Need tickets? Email us your phone number to [email protected] and we’ll give you a call to arrange your purchase! 📞 Don’t miss your chance to be part of it! 🎉 stchf.org

🎟️ HEY EVERYONE… HAVE YOU GOT YOUR BEST-OF RAFFLE TICKETS YET?! 👀 The Best of Sherwood Park raffle is live NOW until September 11, 2026! You could walk away a BIG WINNER! 🏆🎉 🎁 Grand Prize: $2,005 of local Gift cards and Scratch lottery tickets!🎟️ Tickets: Just $10 each📦BUT only 1,000 tickets have been printed, so don’t wait, tickets will go fast! And every single ticket purchased (100% of proceeds!) goes toward purchasing GlideScopes (small cameras at the end of a laryngoscope that helps with intubation) for our Emergency Department - equipment that can truly make a lifesaving difference. 🚑❤️ 👉 Email us to get your tickets ([email protected]), or track down a Board member, and support the Strathcona Community Hospital Foundation! Because really… you can’t win if you don’t have a ticket! 😉 🎟️ Grab yours today and help support local healthcare while you’re at it!

🎉 WE HAVE ANOTHER SPLIT THE POT WINNER! 🎉 Congratulations to Cassandra J. on her Split the Pot win! 🥳💰 Cassandra knows that sometimes you have to play to win! 😉 And we LOVE seeing our supporters celebrate a big win! The best part? When you buy your Split the Pot tickets and choose Strathcona Community Hospital Foundation as your charity of choice, you’re not only giving yourself a chance to win, you are also helping support healthcare right here in our community. ❤️ And remember, you don’t have to wait for a lottery win to make a difference! A donation of any size helps us continue supporting the Strathcona Community Hospital and the important equipment and services our community relies on. 🏌️‍♀️ Want to help in another way? Our 10th Annual Golf Tournament is coming up on September 11!There are still a few golfers spots available, and this year we’re raising $75,000 to help purchase two GlideScopes for the hospital. 🍀 Congratulations, Cassandra! ❤️ Good luck to everyone playing Split the Pot! 🙌 And thank you to everyone helping us support the Strathcona Community Hospital! 👉 Visit www.stchf.orgto donate, or for more info on our upcoming golf tournament! To learn more about Split the Pot visit ab.splitthepot.ca/

💙 Small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Every day, the Strathcona Community Hospital provides compassionate care to our friends, neighbours, and loved ones. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re able to fund equipment and programs that make that care even better. If you've been thinking about giving back, consider making a donation today. No gift is too small - every dollar helps bring exceptional care closer to home. Together, we're building a healthier community, one act of kindness at a time. To learn more or make a donation, visit stchf.org. Thank you for being part of something truly meaningful. 💙

🎂🎉 IT’S BIRTHDAY FUNDRAISING TIME! 🎉🎂 This week’s campaign is a very important one… Birthday Presents for Sue! 😆 Our goal? To raise enough “donations” for: ✅ A hot chocolate refill ☕ ✅ A favourite snack 🍫 ✅ A day without hearing “quick question…” 😂 ✅ Maybe even a little something wrapped in shiny paper 🎁 Every contribution helps make this birthday a success. (Receipts available from Sue? Absolutely not. Nice try. 😉) But a donation to the Strathcona Community Hospital Foundation DOES get you a Tax receipt! Donate at stchf.org Happy Birthday, Sue! Thanks for keeping us laughing, keeping us moving, and reminding us who is really in charge! 🎈🥳

⛳ FORE! Last call... not really, but almost! 😉 There's still time to register for the 10th Annual Strathcona Community Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament on Friday, September 11! 🏌️ Great golf. 🍔Great food. 🎉Great people. 💙An even greater cause. Help us raise $75,000 for 2 GlideScopesfor the Strathcona Community Hospital while enjoying an unforgettable day on the course. We only have a few spots left, so don't get left in the rough! 📍 Register today at stchf.org See you on the first tee! ⛳

🎉 Why do ‘short’ weeks feel so LONG?! But you made it through the week... and that's worth celebrating! 🙌 It’s Friday and the emails have been answered, the meetings are behind us, and the weekend is finally waving hello! 👋☀️ Before you jump into your well-earned weekend, here's a little reminder that small acts of kindness can make a big impact. A donation to the Strathcona Community Hospital Foundation helps support equipment and programs that enhance care for patients and families right here in our community. 💙 If you're able, consider making a gift today at stchf.org. Thank you for helping us continue to bring exceptional health care closer to home. Have a fantastic weekend, you've earned it! 😊

💙 What if this August Long Weekend someone you love needed the hospital? It's one of those things we don't often think about... until we have to. Your donation would help ensure the Strathcona Community Hospital has the equipment the doctors and nurses need to provide exceptional care when it matters most. Right now, we're working on raising $75,000 for two GlideScopes, little integrated cameras and monitors that give Doctors a clear HD view of the airway. When seconds matter, the GlideScope allows airways to be opened safer and faster. If you're able, we'd love to have you join our community of supporters. Every dollar truly does make a difference. 💙 Donate today: stchf.org Because you never know whose tomorrow you're helping.

🌧️ Mother Nature has certainly been keeping us on our toes! After another round of severe storms yesterday, and more potentially on the way today, we're crossing our fingers that she's getting it all out of her system well before our 10th Annual Strathcona Community Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament on September 11, 2026! ⛳☀️ Our hearts go out to everyone dealing with flooding, storm damage, and clean-up, and to the many local golf courses that have taken a beating this season. We know how much work goes into getting everything back in shape, and we're thinking of you. Here's hoping for calmer skies and sunshine right thru August, so we can all enjoy a beautiful September Friday filled with great golf, great company, and great support for local health care. 💙 If you haven't registered yet, there's still time to reserve your spot and a few sponsorship opportunities are still available too! Together, we'll make this milestone 10th tournament one to remember. stchf.org

I hope everyone made it safely through Saturday night's wild weather! 🌩️💙 From booming thunder and heavy rain to those unexpected bursts of wind, Mother Nature certainly kept us on our toes. As our community dries out, we're reminded how fortunate we are to have local healthcare teams ready to care for us when life unexpectedly happens. If you're looking for a way to make a difference today, please consider supporting the Strathcona Community Hospital Foundation. Your donation helps provide vital equipment that keeps exceptional care close to home. Here's to calmer skies, sunny days, and a community that always looks out for one another. ☀️💙 Donate anytime at stchf.org

💙 Tell us one good thing that's happened to you this week. Maybe it's enjoying your morning coffee in peace. ☕ Maybe the sun is shining. 😊 Or maybe it's spending time with family, and watching a beautiful sunset. It's often the little things that remind us how fortunate we are. At the Foundation, we see "good things" happen every day because of the generosity of our community. Every donation helps provide equipment to support exceptional care for patients, families, and the incredible healthcare teams in the Strathcona Community Hospital. Right now, we're focused on raising $75,000 for two GlideScopes that will help physicians provide safer, faster airway access when comfort and seconds count. If one of the good things in your week has inspired a little gratitude, consider paying it forward with a donation. Every little bit helps make a difference right here in our community. 💙 Donate today at stchf.org Now it's your turn... drop a comment with one good thing that's happened to you this week. We'd love to hear it! 💬

🌧️⛳ We have had a littlerain this month... but we're predicting sunny skies in September! ☀️ Tho the fairways are definitely a little soggy right now, we’re confident Mother Nature is saving the perfect golf weather for September 11! 😎 There's still time to be part of the 10th Annual Strathcona Community Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament: 🏌️ A few golfer spots are still available 🤝 Limited sponsorship opportunities remain And if you’re swinging a club, sponsoring a hole, or cheering us on, you'll be helping raise funds for TWO GlideScopes that will enhance patient care at Strathcona Community Hospital. Gather your friends, your coworkers, or your favourite foursome and join us for a fantastic day of golf, community, and giving back. 📅 Friday, September 11 📍 Broadmoor Public Golf Course Reserve your spot or learn more at stchf.org. Let's hope the rain does its job now, so September can do its job then! 💙⛳