Imagine being in an emergency where every second matters, and breathing is no longer something you can do on your own. At St. Joe’s, we’re here to provide the life-saving care you and your neighbours need, equipped with advanced technology like glidescopes—tools that make life’s next breath possible.
But today, we need your help.
Two of the glidescopes in our Emergency Department, essential for keeping airways open and saving lives, are reaching the end of their service life. Replacing them is urgent. These state-of-the-art tools guide a tube into airways with real-time video, ensuring safe and effective treatment even in the most critical situations.
When seconds count, glidescopes give our healthcare teams the tools they need to act quickly and save lives:
- Real-Time Precision: A glidescope provides a clear, real-time view, enabling our care teams to navigate even the most challenging airways with precision and speed.
- Life-Saving Technology: From life-threatening injuries to complex medical emergencies, glidescopes help us save lives when every moment is critical.
“As a caregiver at St. Joe’s, I’ve seen the life-changing difference this equipment makes,” says Dr. Raghu Venugopal, Physician, Emergency Department. “Every breath we help restore is a moment of relief, gratitude, and hope.”
Your Gift Will Double the Impact
This holiday season, your generosity has the power to save lives—twice over. When you give before Giving Tuesday on December 3rd, your west-end neighbour, Randy Cousins, will match your gift dollar-for-dollar for up to $50,000. That means every $1 you donate becomes $2, bringing lifesaving equipment even closer to reality.
Randy is a past Foundation Board Member and a generous donor to St. Joe’s, giving every year for over 20 years! His philanthropy has always been focused on caring for his community.
“I’ve called the west-end my home for nearly 40 years. Just like you, St. Joe’s is my community hospital, which is why I support it and hope you will, too”.
– Randy Cousins
By giving today, you’ll:
- Help purchase two new glidescopes for our Emergency Department.
- Fund other high-priority equipment needs across St. Joe’s.
- Ensure your community has access to world-class care, close to home.
Your gift today will have an extraordinary impact this holiday season and start 2025 off with lifesaving equipment close to home.
You can make extraordinary happen this season.
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