Help us raise the last $250,000 to open the upgraded Oncology Centre at Penticton Regional Hospital.
Every day, families in the South Okanagan Similkameen face the heartbreaking challenge of cancer. For many, accessing life-saving treatment means travelling away from home.
We have made a promise to change this reality.
We have already raised $9 million thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, but we urgently need your help to secure the final $1 million.
Your donation will help us complete the Oncology Centre upgrade at Penticton Regional Hospital, ensuring that our community receives care right where they live. Together, we can provide a sanctuary of hope and healing for those battling cancer, allowing them to stay close to their families during their most vulnerable moments.
Penticton Regional Hospital – Oncology Renovation interior design concept
We are just $250,000 away from finishing this vital project.
Every dollar you donate brings us closer to providing a state-of-the-art Oncology Centre, enhanced support services, and a welcoming environment for patients and their families.
SOS Café Donates $400,000 to Oncology Care
A heartfelt thank you to the SOS Café at Penticton Regional Hospital for their incredible $400,000 donation to the SOS Medical Foundation! This remarkable gift—raised entirely from the Café’s last five years of profits—will directly support the much-needed upgrade of the Oncology Centre, set to open in June. Their generosity is a testament to the power of community giving, ensuring local patients receive the care they deserve.
Champions for Care: Meet Our Oncology Program Ambassadors
Our Ambassadors are dedicated community leaders committed to raising awareness and support for the vital oncology upgrades at our hospital. With their passion and influence, they help amplify the message, rallying our community to ensure every patient receives the best possible care close to home.
Greg Wheeler
Pharmacist, Pharmacy Co-Owner Oliver, Penticton, West Kelowna, OK Falls
“Your donation will make a difference in someone’s life here at home. Donations to the SOS Medical Foundation, big or small, have elevated the level of care available to patients in our community.”
Kori Iceton
Owner, Operator
The Hub on Martin
“Community is everything. Supporting the SOS means supporting our friends, family, and neighbours when they need it most. It’s about coming together to make a real difference.”
Michael Magnusson
Executive Director Penticton Chamber of Commerce
“Every dollar given to the SOS Medical Foundation strengthens the foundation of our community, our businesses, and most importantly, the health of our loved ones.”
Heidi Harbinson
Realtor
Chamberlain Property Group
“I’m inspired by the impact quality healthcare has on families during their most vulnerable moments. Ensuring our community has access to the best care possible is a cause close to my heart.”
Your donation will help us transform cancer care right here at home.
Donations will help the SOS Medical Foundation fulfil its commitment to create a new Oncology Centre that will provide:
- Double the nursing staff: Increasing from 3 to 7 funded nurses to better serve patients.
- Expand treatment bays: Growing from 7 to 11, ensuring shorter wait times and improved comfort.
- Enhanced facilities: Increasing from 1 bathroom to 8 bathrooms for patients and families.
- Support for mental health: Space for social workers, phone-based nurse support, and for caregivers to stay with loved ones during their appointments.
- State-of-the-art equipment: New equipment to deliver advanced treatments.
- Infection prevention and control: Improved measures to ensure safety for all patients.
Penticton Regional Hospital – Oncology Renovation interior design concept
Time is of the essence to help us finish this critical project by summer of 2025.
Your generous donation can make a difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families in the South Okanagan Similkameen.
Donate Today and help us cross the finish line.
Together, we can ensure that cancer care is close to home for everyone who needs it most.
South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation grateful for $50K oncology campaign boost
SOS Medical Foundation $1M shy of overall $10M pledge
Fundraising effort to expand Penticton oncology unit closing in on $10M target
Oncology campaign needs
$1 million more
Penticton Hospital Auxiliary fulfils $400k pledge for oncology clinic upgrade
