by Shannon Donnelly –
Community giving surpassed all expectations with Rudi Hoenson’s $200,000 Matching Gift Campaign in support of purchasing overhead lifts at Broadmead Care. It was expected to take two years to raise the funds needed but support was overflowing by the end of December thanks to the generosity of community business leaders and residents. Because of this amazing response, Rudi (pictured) increased his match to $250,000. When asked why he wanted to increase his already generous gift, Rudy’s reasoning was: “It sounds so much nicer to say half a million dollars!”
The funds not needed to complete the Overhead Lift Project will be used to refurbish residents’ rooms at the Veterans Memorial Lodge at Broadmead, providing new clothes cupboards, night tables, and draperies. The furniture and drapes are 20 years old and need to be replaced. In some cases, the laminate is peeling off the furniture, making it difficult to clean and causing residents’ rooms to look shabby. The draperies have been laundered so many times that they are faded and worn. The cost to replace the furniture and drapes (which must be fire-retardant) is $1,500 per room.
Broadmead Care is also planning its 13th Annual Commissionaires/Broadmead Care Charity Golf Tournament in support of refurbishing resident’s rooms. Organizers are hopeful this year’s tournament, taking place May 6, 2016 at Uplands Golf Club, will raise $100,000. Always a sellout, the event will feature fun and interactive course play, followed by an amazing dinner and charity auction in the Club House. For more information on the golf tournament and Broadmead Care visit www.broadmeadcare.com or call Shannon Donnelly in the donations office at 250-658-3274.
Broadmead Care is Vancouver Island’s designated residential care facility and adult day programs provider for hundreds of WWII and Korean War veterans, seniors and adults with disabilities. Broadmead Care operates the Veterans Memorial Lodge at Broadmead, Nigel House, Harriet House and Veterans Health Centre.
