Why Should I Give?

Through the support of people like you, new medical equipment is purchased or existing pieces are upgraded for Battlefords Union Hospital. For patients this means modern, efficient diagnosis and treatment is available when they need it.

Your donations also make in-service education possible for medical teams within Battlefords Union Hospital, giving them the opportunity to stay abreast of current treatment techniques.

Quality equipment increases our opportunity to recruit and retain quality medical staff.

All donations made to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation stay at Battlefords Union Hospital.

Without the ongoing philanthropic support of individuals, businesses and community organizations, many purchases would not be possible. On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff and patients at BUH who benefit directly from your generosity, a heartfelt thank you.

With their eyes on the future of health care, our donors give to secure the most successful outcome possible for those they love.

Who Benefits?

Our friends, neighbours and family members - even ourselves, who become patients at BUH and each of us deserves the best possible care. Your gifts to the BUH Foundation provide necessary resources to make it possible.

How Do I Give?

Contributions to the Foundation in support of our hospital can be made in many forms:

• Donations from individuals or Community Organizations … for which we are always grateful
• Supporting fundraising events in the form of sponsorship
• Corporate support from our friends in the business community who recognize the importance of good health care to a vibrant community
• And planned giving… gifts that are arranged now but that will take effect in the future.

Volunteering your time and expertise is another way for you to help ensure continuing quality care for your loved ones.

Charitable Donations

There are many ways residents of Battlefords Health District can support the work of the Foundation, ensuring themselves that we have quality medical care in our own communities.

Charitable Donations and Taxes

Donating to the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation is a positive experience. Not only does it give a knowledge that you are making a positive contribution to the health and well-being of your community, including your friends and family, but it can result in savings on your income tax return.

Achieving a tax savings through charitable donation tax credits should be recognized when you are considering making a donation. Qualified donations will result in a direct reduction in the amount of Income Tax owing for the year of the donation.

Not all those things which you may think are donations qualify for a charitable donation receipt. Some examples of things that do not qualify are:

Lottery Tickets

Donations of Services

Gifts for which a benefit is received

Donations to non-registered charities

Donations can be made in many forms that would suit your financial situation.

All donations (except those listed above) that are greater than $10 automatically receive a charitable receipt for income tax purposes.

Personal Donations

Many individuals make donations large and small throughout the year. It may be from $10 to $10,000 or greater.

Memorial Gifts

If you wish to remember a friend or family member who has meant so much to you in your life, making a donation in memory of someone who has passed away is a wonderful way to honour that person and help to enhance patient care at the same time.

Tribute Gifts

Salute a special event in your or someone else’s life, such as an anniversary, retirement, graduation or birthday. You can make a tribute on their behalf. We will inform the person you have honoured of your gift.

If you wish to make a donation or receive information about any of our events and programs, please contact us.

Planning your gifts for income tax or other purposes
Gift planning is making strategic decisions about your charitable contributions before you actually make them.