Whitehorse, May 9, 2024 – The Whitehorse Community Thrift Store is once again demonstrating its commitment to sharing its profits with the community that supports it by donating $75,000 to the Yukon Hospital Foundation. This donation will be used to purchase a Point of Care Ultrasound machine for the Maternity Unit at Whitehorse General Hospital.
The Point of Care Ultrasound is a vital piece of equipment that will greatly enhance the quality of care provided to expectant mothers and their newborns. This state-of-the-art technology allows for real-time imaging, enabling medical professionals to assess fetal health, monitor pregnancies, and diagnose potential complications swiftly and accurately. Its portability and versatility make it an invaluable tool in emergency situations, ensuring timely interventions and optimal outcomes for both mothers and babies.
“We are immensely grateful to the Whitehorse Community Thrift Store for their generous donation,” said Karen Forward, President of the Yukon Hospital Foundation. “This donation will help us advance the quality of healthcare services in our community and ensure that families receive the highest standard of care during their most precious moments.”
Since its start in 2018, the board, staff and volunteers of the Love2Thrift store have worked tirelessly to raise money from the sale of donations from the community so that its profits can be funnelled back to the community that provides those donations. This is the thrift store’s largest donation to date, demonstrating what a community can do when it sets its mind to it… and the good things that can be provided to the community as a result.
“We are proud to make this donation and to know it will be used to improve maternity care at Whitehorse General Hospital,” said Joie Quarton, President of the Whitehorse Community Thrift Store. “Contributing to essential medical equipment like the Point of Care Ultrasound is a way to ensure the community benefits from supporting the thrift store!”
The Yukon Hospital Foundation extends its heartfelt appreciation to the Whitehorse Community Thrift Store for their continued commitment to making our community a better place to live.
For more information about the Whitehorse Community Thrift Store, please visit love2thriftyukon.ca.
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