Grant and Funding Programs Offered by 100 Mile District General Hospital Auxiliary

The 100 Mile District General Hospital Auxiliary is a community-based, volunteer non-profit that supports healthcare in and around 100 Mile House, British Columbia. Operating under the umbrella of the BC Association of Healthcare Auxiliaries, it raises money to enhance patient care and comfort and to equip the 100 Mile District General Hospital with priority medical equipment that is not otherwise funded.

The auxiliary generates revenue through several local fundraising activities, including two beverage dispensing machines, a hospital gift shop and tuck cart (when operating), concerts, garage and yard sales, bake sales held several times a year, and annual raffles. Over the years, it has also received donations from organizations such as the 100 Mile House Lions and the 100 Mile House Legion, which are directed toward equipment purchases and other healthcare needs.

The auxiliary’s main funding role is to channel community-raised dollars back into the healthcare system. Funds are used to purchase equipment for the 100 Mile District General Hospital and, when appropriate, to support regional referral centres. For example, the auxiliary makes an annual donation to Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, recognizing that many local patients are transferred there for specialized treatment.

In addition to equipment and institutional support, the auxiliary invests directly in the next generation of healthcare professionals. It offers a yearly scholarship to a graduate from the local high school who plans to enter a medical or healthcare field; in some years, more than one scholarship is awarded. This scholarship is a discretionary bursary funded from the auxiliary’s fundraising activities and is intended to reduce financial barriers for local youth pursuing post-secondary health studies.

Primary beneficiaries of the auxiliary’s funding include the 100 Mile District General Hospital, regional hospitals such as Royal Inland Hospital, patients and families who benefit from improved equipment and comfort items, and local students who receive scholarships. The auxiliary also contributes to the broader healthcare ecosystem through participation in bodies like the South Cariboo Health Foundation and by maintaining a visible presence in community events such as parades, fairs and information booths.

Through these activities, the 100 Mile District General Hospital Auxiliary acts as a key channel for community philanthropy, turning volunteer time and local donations into targeted financial support for healthcare services and health-related education in the South Cariboo region.