Western Regional Hospital Foundation radiothon is next Friday, Oct3, on Bayfm!

    Wednesday, 24 September 2025 12:07

    By Tonya Organ

    Suzanne Carey is the foundation’s Executive Director. She says the goal this year is just over $686K and one of the items will be going to Burgeo, namely a cardiac patient monitor.

    The Western Regional Hospital Foundation radiothon to raise money for necessary medical equipment is a little over a week away. Tune in to Bayfm next Friday, October 3rd, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. to make your donation. Suzanne Carey is the foundation’s Executive Director. She says the goal this year is just over $686K and one of the items will be going to Burgeo, namely a cardiac patient monitor. Carey says Bonne Bay-Port Saunders will also be getting medical equipment, glydescopes to help with airways. She says keeping patients in their home town will help free up beds at Western Memorial Regional Hospital. 

     

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