Dr. Iain Weston will long be remembered in the Battlefords for his work at the Battlefords Union Hospital, but also for being a founding member of the BUH Foundation.
Last week, a plaque in his honour was unveiled at BUH with friends and family alike to take in the moment.
“We’re here today to celebrate a tribute to a memorable, talented and, oh my, what a character, Dr. Iain Weston,” began Claudette McGuire, executive director for the BUH Foundation. “Since 1995, the BUH Foundation has dispersed nearly $10 million on medical equipment and staff education. Iain understood the importance of supporting the community he and his family lived in.”
BUH Foundation has many fundraisers over the course of the year, including the Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament, Festival of Trees and two lotteries.
“Dr. Weston helped bring over 850 babies into this world, and I think he made sure every single one of them went home with a lottery ticket,” said McGuire, causing uproarious laughter. “It’s an honour for us to install a plaque on the wall to remember his contributions.”
Weston’s wife Liz was on hand for the unveiling of the plaque.
“It’s just amazing to see all of you here,” she said. “I know it’s a working day for a lot of people who weren’t able to come, so it’s a great honour. For Iain to be recognized, not only for his contributions to this community as a physician, but also for his commitment to an organization that he believed in and loved to support, it’s something he would have never expected.”
She wrapped up her speech by giving thanks to everyone she could.
“To all of you here today, and to those who were unable to attend, our family would like to say a heartfelt thank you for your generosity, kindness and support over the past year. You have made our loss easier to bear,” she finished.
A donation in Dr. Weston’s honour was made to the foundation, and was used to purchase a new sit-stand lift. The machine can be used in the hospital and around the community, and will assist those who have trouble sitting or standing on their own.
