Season 1 Episode 2

Welcome to Harbouring Hope, a podcast brought to you by the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, hosted by Foundation CEO Barney Ellis-Perry.

In each episode, we’ll take you behind the scenes of the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Oceanside Health Centre, and other facilities supported by our Foundation to explore the many departments, innovations, and dedicated professionals who keep our healthcare system running. From doctors and nurses to administrative leaders and patients with lived experience, we’ll hear powerful stories that reveal both the challenges and the triumphs within our hospital walls.

Most importantly, we’ll shine a light on the critical role our community plays… because behind every success story is a network of generous supporters helping to make it all possible.

In this episode, we meet Tony Harris, the Chair of the Hospital Foundation Board. Barney and Tony discuss Tony’s history of philanthropy with the Foundation, how the growing Nanaimo region is facing overwhelming pressure on its healthcare system, and why potential donors should consider giving even though the hospital is tax-funded.

Meet our Guest:

• Tony Harris, Chair of the Board of the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation

Meet our Host:

Barney Ellis-Perry is the Chief Executive Officer of the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation. He has served in this role since 2022. His role includes engaging members of the community in support of a vital and growing hospital along with three long-term care facilities and two businesses that support their mission. Under his leadership, the Foundation has developed and implemented a new strategic plan to double fundraising in three years, increased cash donations by 50% in year one, and grown a terrific staff team by 40%.

Additional Resources from this Episode

We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:

Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation: https://nanaimohospitalfoundation.com/

Donate now!: https://nanaimohospitalfoundation.com/donate/

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