by Sarah Bragg, President & CEO, Saanich Peninsula Hospital & Healthcare Foundation –
Thanks to donors of Saanich Peninsula Hospital & Healthcare Foundation (SPHHF), the Foundation hosted the much-anticipated annual Staff Food Truck Lunch at the hospital on July 20. This successful event brought together over 380 staff members from various departments at SPH and the Peninsula Health Unit for a lunch hour filled with joy, laughter and delectable food. The hospital staff’s commitment to providing exceptional care to SPH patients is deeply valued, and the Foundation was pleased to have the opportunity to show the community’s gratitude. Thanks go out to Kattia’s Kitchen, Greek on the Street and Sizzling Tandoor for their support in making this event a resounding success.
The annual Food Truck Lunch is one of the many ways the Foundation supports SPH staff. Everyone at the Foundation believes that there is no greater investment than investing in staff continuing education, which ensures the latest standards of practice and the highest levels of care for every patient. For this reason, and with the support of generous donors, the Foundation has established an annual bursary program to support hospital staff in every department to further their education and obtain accreditation in their respective fields. Bursaries enable staff to enhance their professional designations, such as advancing from LPN to RN; acquire new advanced techniques; participate in workshops and manage expenses for books and travel.
Says Aiden Kennedy, LPN at SPH: “I have been a recipient of the SPHHF Educational Bursary Grant two years in a row. I just want to say how thankful and appreciative I am to the Foundation for providing the funding for me to achieve my dream of upgrading from LPN to RN. It is truly a life-changing opportunity, and I couldn’t be more thankful.”
It is the support of the community that enables SPHHF to stand by and support the dedicated team at the hospital and in some cases bring about life-changing opportunities. This partnership creates impactful initiatives and can forge a path toward a brighter future in healthcare for everyone on the Peninsula.
Photos courtesy SPHHF.
