Nanaimo Hospital Foundation: A Lifeline for Critical Care in Our Community

In a region where every second counts, the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) stands as an essential healthcare hub for the Central and North Island. Yet, as urgent cases arrive (whether airlifted or transported via road over the Malahat) for lifesaving treatment, the facility faces a pressing challenge: Outdated and… Read more

Fair Care Alliance and THCF Unite for Nanaimo Healthcare

In Nanaimo, a coalition of medical, business, Indigenous, municipal, philanthropic, and regional leaders is driving the push for healthcare transformation. The Fair Care Alliance is advocating for critical upgrades at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH), aiming to address severe shortcomings in the region’s healthcare infrastructure. From a new hospital tower… Read more

Record-Breaking Charity Fundraiser Raises Over 1-Million for Community Initiatives

The 2024 Tom Harris Charity Classic made history by raising an astounding $1 million, with over $400,000 set aside for critical cardiac care equipment at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH). In partnership with the Nanaimo Hospital Foundation, the funds will go towards purchasing an echocardiography machine, a transesophageal echocardiogram probe,… Read more

Community Foundation Sponsors Nanaimo Bathtub Weekend and Coast Salish Games

The Tom Harris Community Foundation (THCF) is proud to announce our sponsorship of two upcoming community events: Nanaimo Bathtub Weekend and the 2024 tsetsuw’ hiw’a’lum’ (Coast Salish Games). Coast Salish Games: July 21st-26th, 2024 This week-long event will see youth athletes aged 7-16 from across the Coast Salish communities competing… Read more

Renowned Tom Harris Charity Classic Fundraiser Sells Out Sponsorships for 2024

We’re pleased to announce that all sponsorships for the 2024 Tom Harris Charity Classic are sold out. The overwhelming support underscores the community’s commitment to honouring the legacy of Tom Harris and bolstering charitable initiatives across Vancouver Island. The Tom Harris Charity Classic, a golf tournament established in 2018, has… Read more

THCF Unveils New Unified Website to Enhance Community Engagement and Access

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new website, a pivotal advancement in our mission to streamline community engagement and support. This new digital platform merges the previously separate websites for the Tom Harris Community Foundation and our signature Tom Harris Charity Classic event into a single, comprehensive portal,… Read more

THCF Sponsors Seaside Fundraiser for Urgently Needed Equipment at Nanaimo Hospital

On June 7th at the Pavilion on Saysutshun Island, Tom Harris Community Foundation (THCF) will attend Soiree By The Sea, an event aimed at securing essential medical equipment for the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH). From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy an evening… Read more

Students to Benefit from THCF-Sponsored Van for Food4Schools Delivery

In a recent community-strengthening initiative, the Tom Harris Community Foundation (THCF) has sponsored a van dedicated to the Food4Schools program operated by the Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation (NLSF). This pivotal contribution aims to enhance the operational capabilities of Food4Schools, ensuring timely and efficient food delivery to students across the district. Food4Schools… Read more