Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation has announced BATC Community Development Corporation (BATC CDC) as a sponsor for the 23rd annual Festival of Trees, with funds being directed to Family Day. Festival of Trees is taking place at the Western Development Museum, Nov 30-Dec 6, with Family Day taking place on Sunday, Dec 2. BATC CDC has supported BUH Foundation since 2007 and are a valued contributor to enriched healthcare, says BUH Foundation Executive Director Claudette McGuire. “Sponsorship of the Festival of Trees is just another way they give back to provide the best in patient care for the Battlefords and surrounding communities, while also supporting an exciting Christmas event for everyone within the area,” she says. Proceeds from the 2018 Festival of Trees will support “We Want to…Catch It! Stop It! Treat It!” capital campaign to purchase a new mammography unit for Medical Imaging at BUH. This mammography unit will help in early detection of breast cancer for men and women and can help to save lives. Left to right in the photo are: Claudette McGuire, BUH foundation executive director; Vivian Whitecalf, BATC CDC general manager; Shauna McGifford, BUH foundation fund development officer. Photo submitted
