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what donor dollars do donor dollars… build new beds at Peace Arch Hospice We often talk about charitable individuals and organizations that have made donations to support our hospital. Among our biggest partners are the Ministry of Health and the Fraser Health Authority. This spring, our Foundation received a $3-million boost from the Ministry of Health for the expansion of Peace Arch Hospice from seven to 15 beds. Peace Arch Hospice is currently located on the sixth floor at Peace Arch Hospital and is operated by Fraser Health. The Foundation is working closely with Fraser Health to build capacity – including our hospice – on the Peace Arch Hospital campus. "Providing end-of-life care helps people in this stage of life to die with dignity in their home community, near family and friends," said Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid. "The $3-million grant toward the expansion of Peace Arch Hospice will offer additional beds in private rooms for people in the last weeks or months of life, when care cannot be managed at home." BC Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid announces a $3-million grant for the expansion of Peace Arch Hospice. …give patients a lift Since 2001, the organizers of the annual Delta Controls/ESC Automation charity golf tournament have donated almost $150,000 to our hospital. This year, the event will support the purchase of a new ceiling lift for the physiotherapy department at the hospital. Executive director Jackie Smith noted, "Events like this tournament have a direct and lasting impact on the health and wellness of our community." ESC Automation representatives James Ferdon (left) and company president Brian Goodchild (right), present the proceeds of their golf tournament to Peace Arch Hospital and Community Health Foundation executive director Jackie Smith. 4 health + care spr i ng /sum m er 2013 p04-05 Donor Dollars.indd 4 Photographs: 13-04-12 2:07 PM