Leader and District Healthcare Foundation to host Virtual Charity Auction

The Leader and District Healthcare Foundation (LDHCF) will raise funds to support the Leader and District Integrated Healthcare Facility by hosting a virtual charity auction in November. In preparation, they are looking for products to be raffled off during the auction, as well as cash donations. The names of donors, along with the value of their donations, will be listed on the auction items, which will be displayed on social media.

Elected officials are appointed by their council to sit as representatives of LDHCF. These representatives are from Leader, Richmound, Burstall, Mendham, Eatonia, Fox Valley, Prelate and Cabri. They also represent the Rural Municipalities of Happyland, Clinworth, Chesterfield, Deer Forks, Enterprise, and Fox Valley.

LDHCF was formerly known as the Leader and District Trust Advisory Committee (LDTAC), which provided $1.2 million in 2015 to furnish and equip Leader’s new healthcare facility. Since then, LDTAC has provided yearly funding to the Leader and District Integrated Healthcare Facility. The annual funds provided upgrades to the X-ray machine, purchased a defibrillator, a Lab analyzer, training equipment and more. Funds were also contributed towards the ambulance garage, and a total of $49,735.00 was raised at a Community Charity Auction Supper in November 2023.

Funds raised from the Virtual Charity Auction will help provide local youth scholarships for students entering a healthcare profession, serving as incentives for students to stay in their local communities. The funds will also help ensure the stability and upkeep of the local healthcare facility.

Pledges accompanied by a pledge form will be accepted at IG Wealth Management in Leader or can be mailed to Leader and District Healthcare Foundation, Box 543, Leader, SK S0N 1H0. Every contribution is greatly appreciated.