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Children’s Hospital Radiothon Raises Over $760,000 For Innovative Equipment and Lifesaving Therapies

SASKATOON, SK – Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation Radiothon wrapped up
its 21st year of broadcasting and this year, raised $760,165 for innovative surgical
equipment and lifesaving therapies at Saskatchewan’s only dedicated maternal and
children’s hospital.

Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation Radiothon presented by CIBC Wood
Gundy was broadcast on 25 radio stations across Saskatchewan. Donations made to
Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation Radiothon will be used to purchase
equipment for innovative surgeries, increase capacity of care for scoliosis
patients, and provide lifesaving therapies for acute kidney patients at Jim Pattison
Children’s Hospital.

“THANK YOU to each and every person who generously gave to this year’s provincial
Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Radiothon. We are truly grateful to Saskatchewan for
tuning in to their local radio station, picking up the phone and making a donation
after hearing the real, inspirational stories of children from across the province who
are receiving critical care at JPCH. We couldn’t have done this without the amazing
support of our radio partners. Thank you for supporting babies, our children,
moms-to-be, and families of this province,” said Brynn Boback-Lane, President and
CEO of Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation.

The Foundation further extends its gratitude to matching sponsors Gord and Barb
Broda of Prince Albert, presenting sponsor CIBC Wood Gundy, and the incredible
families, individuals and businesses across Saskatchewan who joined this year’s
event. The Foundation would also like to thank event sponsors Information Services
Corporation, CP, SaskTel, Save-on-Foods, Saskatchewan Blue Cross, Affinity Credit
Union, Crescent Point, Viterra, GMR Electric, Jump.ca, Saskatchewan Health Research
Foundation, Chicken Farmers of Saskatchewan, Enbridge, Schaan Healthcare, Mine
Supply Co, Meridian Surveys, CommAlert, as well as our broadcasting media
partners.

“On behalf of the CIBC Wood Gundy team here in Saskatchewan, I would like to thank
the people of this province for their continued generosity in supporting the Jim
Pattison Children’s Hospital Radiothon. Your donations will allow families from across
this province access to timely and specialized care. We at CIBC Wood Gundy believe
that the health and well-being of Saskatchewan children is one of the most
important causes that we can make a contribution toward. Thank you again for your
commitment to the same cause,” said Todd Dixon, District Branch Manager –
Saskatchewan of CIBC Wood Gundy.

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