How this began
RBC has kindly given me 150 dollars, no strings attached, to use however I choose in the community. The whole reason for this is to celebrate Canada's 150th birthday by giving to others. I am so very thankful for this generous opportunity they have given me and many others around Canada. Each RBC branch has been allowed to pick one person only to be a part of the Make 150 Count movement and I am proud to be the Lacombe receiver! 150 dollars is an amazing starting point, but I have realized that nowadays it is hard to contribute something significant with this amount. It was for this reason that I started thinking of ways to expand that amount. Therefore, I have come up with the goal to encourage 150 businesses to donate 150 dollars each to this cause. If we all work together we can make a big difference!
~Mckenna Causey
~Mckenna Causey
Where will your donation go?With the money raised, our goal is to donate one set of phototherapy equipment to the Red Deer Hospital! |
what is Phototherapy? Phototherapy is the technology used to get rid of jaundice in new babies, children and even adults. As of right now, patients must either be sent to another hospital or the equipment be borrowed. |
Who will you help?The equipment will be used for babies in the NICU and also children in the pediatric unit. |
More about Jaundice:
This is a medical condition in which too much bilirubin (hemoglobin and red blood cells) is circulating in the blood. Excess bilirubin causes the skin and eyes to turn a yellowish color. This can cause damage to the liver and in young babies high levels can, although rarely, affect the brain. Jaundice (high levels) is not something that can go away on its own and therefore must be treated with phototherapy, also known as "bili lights" to break down bilirubin and gets babies back in their mother's arms sooner. Jaundice in children is not normal and must be treated.
This is a medical condition in which too much bilirubin (hemoglobin and red blood cells) is circulating in the blood. Excess bilirubin causes the skin and eyes to turn a yellowish color. This can cause damage to the liver and in young babies high levels can, although rarely, affect the brain. Jaundice (high levels) is not something that can go away on its own and therefore must be treated with phototherapy, also known as "bili lights" to break down bilirubin and gets babies back in their mother's arms sooner. Jaundice in children is not normal and must be treated.
OUR GOAL
CHALLENGE 150 BUSINESSES TO DONATE $150.00 AND RAISE OVER 12 THOUSAND DOLLARS!
Thank you!
Every business that donates will receive a certificate thanking them and letting them know how much together we raised and each business will have it's name listed to let others know they donated.
Donations to date: $12,605.05