Building a foundation for outstanding healthcare
Your partner in giving back, since 1986. Celebrating 40 Years!
THE STAKES
Why Your Support Matters
With your support, we can provide state of the art equipment and programs, right here in High River and Nanton.
Your contributions continue to advance services and give medical, nursing and operational staff the comfort that the community believes in their mission for outstanding care.
A Trusted Partner for Local Healthcare
The Foundation gives donors and volunteers a clear way to support health care and wellness in High River and Nanton. For decades, community members, families, businesses, and service clubs have helped fund medical equipment, facility improvements, program support, and educational scholarships.
We listen carefully to the experiences and ideas shared by our community, because those conversations help shape meaningful projects and programs. When you give through the Foundation, your support stays focused on local healthcare needs and priorities.
Three Easy Ways to Help
Supporting local health care should feel simple and clear. That’s why we’ve made it easy to choose the kind of gift that fits your goals, your timeline, and the impact you want to make.
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Make a one-time donation, give monthly, support a campaign, or direct your gift to a specific area of care.
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Give online quickly and securely, with the confidence that your support is going to local health care in High River and Nanton.
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Your gift helps fund the equipment, programs, services, and spaces that make care closer to home possible.
GET INVOLVED
Find the Way That Fits You
Whether you want to make a one-time gift or build a lasting legacy, there are several ways to take part in supporting local healthcare.
Leave a Legacy
Make a meaningful tribute gift that supports local care.
Donate now
Give online today to support the Foundation or a specific area of care.
Support an event
Join a fundraising effort that responds to emerging needs in High River or Nanton.
A Healthier Future for the Community
When local people give, healthcare stays stronger, closer, and more responsive to the needs of the community. Every donation helps build a future where families can receive care near home, supported by better equipment, stronger programs, and ongoing investment.
Together, we’re building a healthier community for generations to come.
Current Ways to Make an Impact
The Foundation supports annual and special campaigns that help fund healthcare priorities as they arise. These initiatives make it easier to direct your gift to the need that matters most to you.
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Points of Light
A commemorative annual holiday campaign centered around community remembrance and celebration.
Focus: Donors pay tribute to loved ones, family members, or dedicated healthcare staff by dedicating a "light." The campaign blends the holiday spirit with fundraising to support patient comfort, palliative care, and long-term care enhancements.
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In Memory Donation
A personalized, ongoing campaign option designed for meaningful tribute gifts.
Focus: Allows families to honor a loved one's legacy by directing memorial donations toward the local hospital or health clinics.
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Annual Appeal Donation
Kicking off in April of each year, this is the Foundation’s signature fundraising drive designed to secure flexible funding.
Focus: Contributions primarily power the Greatest Needs Fund, giving the Foundation the agility to immediately purchase critical medical equipment or respond to emerging healthcare priorities in the High River and Nanton areas.
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Cattle & Grain Round Up Donation
A beloved rural tradition established by local farmers and ranchers in 1996 that has raised over $1.1 million.
Focus: This campaign allows the agricultural community to directly support local healthcare by donating physical cattle, grain, or cash equivalents.
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Monthly Donation
Become a healthcare champion by providing steady, predictable support. Your automatic monthly gifts create a reliable foundation of funding that allows the hospital to plan ahead, fast-track equipment upgrades, and quickly respond to unexpected patient needs throughout the year.
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One-Time Donation
Make a direct difference today. Whether you want to support our Greatest Needs Fund, give back in gratitude for care you received, or back a specific campaign, your one-time gift goes straight to work purchasing vital medical technology and improving local healthcare facilities.
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Planned Giving Resources
Shape the future of local healthcare for generations to come. By including the Foundation in your estate planning, will, or life insurance policy, you establish a lasting legacy. Legacy gifts often fund the Permanent Endowment Fund, ensuring that High River and Nanton families always have access to outstanding medical care close to home.
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Donate Shares
Maximize your generosity while smart-charging your tax benefits. When you donate stocks, bonds, or mutual funds directly to the Foundation, you pay zero capital gains tax on the appreciation, and you receive a charitable tax receipt for the full market value. It is one of the most financially savvy ways to fund critical medical projects.
A HEALTHIER FUTURE FOR THE COMMUNITY
Where Donations Make a Difference
Your charitable gifts help support health care in many important areas across High River and Nanton, including the general hospital and regional health units.
$20+
Million Raised
Over its 40-year history (1986–2026), the community has raised more than $20 million to advance rural healthcare.
$2.7+
Million Endowment Fund
Starting from its first bequest in 1989, the permanent endowment fund has grown to ensure the long-term viability of the Foundation.
40
Years
Serving the High River and Nanton communities since 1986.
EVENTS AND UPDATES
Stay Close to the Work
The Foundation regularly hosts fundraising and donor events that make it easy to get involved. Events and campaigns offer another way to support local healthcare while staying connected to what’s happening in the community.
