By Steve Hubrecht
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The Invermere Health Care Auxiliary Society (which runs the nonprofit Thrift Store in Invermere) has made a “fall wish list” donation to the East Kootenay Health Care Foundation.
The donation totals more than $53,000 and will be used to buy new equipment for the Invermere Hospital, Columbia House and the Golden District Hospital.
“The Invermere Health Care Auxiliary is one of our biggest supporters and we are very grateful for their efforts,” East Kootenay Foundation for Health Executive Director, Brenna Baker, told the Pioneer at a cheque presentation ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 1. Baker noted that there are five major hospitals in the East Kootenay, and the “Invermere Hospital is unique in how well supported it is by donations and volunteer efforts, and the Auxiliary is a big reason why.”
Auxiliary treasurer, Marion LaBrie, explained to the Pioneer that “donations and support for the Thrift Store are higher than ever. Sales at the Thrift Store have been really high since we re-opened after closing for the COVID-19 pandemic.”
