The New Clinic Project is projected to cost $559,000. When the project was started in 2007, it was estimated that the island would raise 70% of the cost and governments and outside agencies would cover 30% of the cost. As of December 09, we have met our goal for our contribution, at 71% of the budget. The island has collected $219,000 in cash. This has come from donations plus proceeds from fundraising events like the golf tournaments, quilt, fashion shows, lectures, concerts, dinners, etc. In addition builders, architects, engineers, tradesmen and others have volunteered labour, expertise and equipment to a value of $179,000.
As yet we have received no committment from agencies or governments. Since 2007 we have lost our MLA and strong supporter Stan Hagen, the economy has crashed and the provincial government is in a downsizing mode. We are in discussion with VIHA, Vancouver Island Health Authority, about renewing our contract next year. VIHA is in the process of defining a standard for the many disparate clinics under its jurisdiction. VIHA rents the existing building (Doris Savoie Clinic) under a contract which expires in 2011. In part the need for the new clinic has been expressed by VIHA.
Non-governmental agencies and quasi-governmental (e.g. BC Lotteries) agencies we have contacted have said they do not fund projects which are properly the duty of governments.
Meanwhile we are still soliciting donations.
Donations may be made in cash or securities, or in kind (trade).
Charitable tax receipts will be issued by the for donations of $25.00 or more.
For information please call Mike Parrish at (250) 335-1131 or Karin Ristau at (250) 335-2230.
Please make cheques payable to HDCHCS (Clinic Fund)
For a Donation Form, click here.
Mailing address
Hornby Island Clinic Fund
PO Box 54
Hornby Island, BC
V0R 1Z0
hiclinicfund@gmail.com