Bethany Care Foundation celebrated its 20th Anniversary on September 20th. Donors and friends of the Foundation were invited to the Rotary Atrium at Bethany Riverview to take part in the festivities that included speakers, presentations and appetizers and cake from Aramark.
Since 2003, the Foundation has raised an astounding $20.8 million to elevate the quality of life of more than 2,000 residents at 11 care centres in Calgary and central Alberta. These generous donations have fueled the introduction of leading-edge technologies in Bethany facilities, provided specialized equipment, revitalized indoor and outdoor spaces, and led to capital improvements that continue to enhance the quality of life for the people that Bethany serves.
Philanthropy has also supported new and innovative programming, like mental health pilots and enhanced sensory and music therapy programs for long-term care residents.
Amtul Siddiqui, Executive Director of Bethany Care Foundation, opened the event, followed by the Foundation’s Board of Directors Chair Leanne Demerais, Bethany Care Society (BCS) Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Al Kryski, Music Therapist Heather Hazlett, BCS President and CEO Jennifer McCue, Donor and Leadership Volunteer Christine Rendell, and Bethany’s Interprofessional Program Manager Emily Thomson.
Guests had the opportunity to tour the sensory room and engage with various programs made possible by the generosity of the Foundation’s donors, including transformative music therapy, the inspiring “Opening Minds through Art” program (OMA), sensory kits, and much more.
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