February 19, 2009
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Tribute to Surrey firefighters unveiled at SMH

Surrey, B.C. – A tribute to Surrey firefighters has been unveiled in the lobby of the Children’s Health Centre at Surrey Memorial Hospital.

The photo display has been installed in recognition of the significant contributions that have been made through the Surrey Firefighters Charitable Society, as well as the role firefighters play as first responders to many medical emergencies.

“Not only are the firefighters often involved in the lives of those who need medical care, but they have also made outstanding donations in support of children and mental health & addictions patients,” says Foundation Chair Jacy Wingson.

The Surrey Firefighters Charitable Society is making a gift to the Emergency Centre Campaign of $500,000 in support of the mental health & addictions component, which will be named the Surrey Firefighters Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Response Unit.

Previously, Surrey firefighters, with the assistance of their Delta colleagues, raised $1 million for the Children’s Health Centre that opened in 2001. In recognition of that gift, the main lobby of the Children’s Health Centre was named in their honour.

The firefighters’ tribute was designed at no cost by Stantec, whose services were also utilized during construction of the Children’s Health Centre.

As well, supplies and assembly were graciously provided by XL Ironworks, a local company and long-time donor of Surrey Memorial Hospital.

Established in 1992, Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation has raised more than $50 million to purchase medical equipment, fund innovative programs, and support training and research.

The Foundation is currently involved in its largest fundraising initiative ever, a campaign to raise $15 million to replace the hospital’s Emergency Department. Click here to donate

The B.C. government has committed to funding the essentials of a replacement to Surrey Memorial Hospital’s current E.R. The Foundation’s $15-million campaign will ensure the new Emergency Centre is state-of-the-art.

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Jason Howe
Public Affairs Director
Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation
604-585-5666 ext 8284
cell: 604-613-6873
jason.howe{at}fraserhealth.ca
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