The Prince George Costco raised $65,474 for healthcare in the north.
In May, Costco's Campaign for Kids raised $38,444. Partnering with the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation, Costco held a raffle that raised $19,265, where the main prize was a barbecue and $500 Costco gift card.
Combining the two fundraising efforts the total was $57,709, Costco then donated $7,765, rounding the number to $65,474.
"Knowing the money raised at Costco Prince George stays in Prince George definitely makes us proud to be able to support such a worthwhile cause," said Kim Bittner, assistant manager at the Costco in Prince George.
Spirit of the North is raising $1.4 million to purchase the Diagnostic SPECT CT, which is a leading technology for early detection and an accurate diagnosis for a wide range of conditions, at times eliminating the need for other tests. The technology used in the device captures two different kinds of real-time images, nuclear and radiology, and merges them into one field to produce a more precise image in a shorter time, with up to 50 per cent less radiation than other scans.
To donate funds to support healthcare in the North contact the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation office at 250-565-2515.
