Sheep River Health Trust - Recognizing Someone Special Is An Annual Tradition In The Foothills!

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Submitted by Melissa Pryor
The Sheep River Health Trust's 7th Annual Points of Light campaign ran from November 16th to December 31st.
The Points of Light campaign is a community favourite every year. The campaign provides people the opportunity to recognize someone special by lighting a bulb in their honour.
The lights are displayed on trees in front of the Okotoks Health and Wellness Centre, Oilfields Hospital, Town of Turner Valley and Town of Black Diamond. 
“I love this campaign, because it provides us an opportunity to reconnect with the donors and the people who have truly made the Trust what it is today. One of the highlights this year was receiving a gracious donation from a local elk farmer.  The donation was made in honour of exceptional healthcare the farmer was provided with in the Black Diamond area. When I spoke with the farmer he told me that Dr. Cunning and Dr. Branch saved his life and he is happy to be in a position to give back”, said Melissa Pryor, Fund Development Officer for the Trust.
Dr. Cunning retired in 2007 but is very active in our rural health system.  He is also a member on the Trust's Advisory Board. Dr. Branch practices medicine out of the Foothills Family Medical Centre and Oilfields Hospital. 
Donations made through the Points of Light campaign support the provision of quality health services, programs and equipment needed to provide exceptional care. This is a perfect example of how the Points of Light campaign goes full circle.
This year the campaign raised $18,000.00 and will be allocated to support the programs, services and equipment with an emphasis on Spiritual and Palliative Care.