Auxiliary volunteers give approximately 18,000 hours of service to our hospital every year!

Kootenay Lake Health Care Auxiliary – Nelson

The Kootenay Lake Hospital Auxiliary of Nelson was established in 1931, evolving from the Ladies Aid Society, which had been active since 1898. Regrettably, the COVID-19 lockdowns that began in 2020 necessitated the difficult decision to disband the group.

Before disbanding, the Auxiliary comprised 78 dedicated volunteers who operated the Gift Shop, offering a variety of items, including homemade quilts and knitted goods. They provided TV rentals for patients and organized raffles, bake sales, yarn sales, and book sales. Additionally, the group was responsible for maintaining the hospital’s gardens, ensuring the grounds were well-tended during the summer months.

Auxiliary members significantly contributed to patient care by visiting the wards with the Gift Shop cart, ensuring all hospitalized patients received presents at Christmas and Easter, and provided a gift for the New Year’s baby.  They also provided knitted caps for chemotherapy patients and little hats for newborns.

The Auxiliary raised over $518,102 for the purchase of equipment for Kootenay Lake Hospital. Their contributions and unwavering support of local healthcare are missed by hospital staff and visitors alike.

Salmo & District Health Care Auxiliary

Since its inception in 1973, this dedicated group of volunteers has raised $271,462 for much needed equipment by running a thrift shop, holding a Christmas Bazaar and Tea, as well as a Spring Plant and Bake Sale. The Auxiliary is always looking for new members, so please call Judi at 357-2147 to join.

South Slocan Hospital Auxiliary

Since their establishment in 1974, this dedicated group of volunteers raised $170,102 for essential equipment for KLH through various initiatives, including garage sales, bake sales, and an annual quilt raffle each December. 

They also sold handcrafted knitted items through the hospital gift shop. Regrettably, during the COVID-19 lockdowns that began in 2020, the group faced the challenging decision to disband. We extend our heartfelt appreciation for their unwavering support of local healthcare over the years.