Image: Supplied / Following a successful event in October 2022, the Crystal Gala Foundation donated $130,000 to purchase an ultrasound machine at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital Breast Health clinic.
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Crystal Gala event funds $130K ultrasound machine at Abbotsford Hospital Breast Health clinic

Jan 12, 2023 | 1:57 PM

ABBOTSFORD — The diligent and generous efforts of the Crystal Gala Foundation has paid huge dividends through the purchase of a much-needed ultrasound machine at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital Breast Health clinic.

In a news release Thursday (Jan. 12), the Crystal Gala Foundation announced that it made a gift of $130,000 to acquire an ultrasound machine and further support breast health in the Fraser Valley.

“Medical Imaging greatly appreciates the commitment of the Crystal Gala to ensure we have state of the art equipment to provide our patients the best care,” said Bernice Oxley, operations director for Lower Mainland Medial Imaging.

The executive director of the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation was equally elated at the acquisition of the critical piece of equipment.

“Funds raised at the Gala held in October were not only directed at this new ultrasound, but Crystal Gala Foundation has committed to supporting a portion of the new mammography unit at Chilliwack General Hospital (CGH),” said FVHCF executive director Liz Harris. “To provide new technology and equipment to our hospitals, we need dedicated partners. We are forever grateful to the Crystal Gala for their years of hard work,” said Harris.

“We at the Crystal Gala organization are eternally grateful that our long-time supporters as well as many new contributors combined to raise a record setting $475,000 this year at our Gala,” says Crystal Gala Board Chair Gerri Charles. “We are thrilled to be purchasing an ultrasound for Abbotsford Regional Hospital and contributing to a mammography unit for Chilliwack General Hospital as we know that providing additional access to early detection is critical in ensuring positive outcomes for the women and men of our region facing breast cancer.”

The Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation raises funds for vital equipment and programs funded or endorsed by Fraser Health. They serve the communities of Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Hope, Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs.

For more information, please visit www.fvhcf.ca. To learn more about the Crystal Gala Foundation or to make a contribution visit www.CrystalGala.ca.