COVID-19

If you would like to give to our Area of Greatest Need to help help support the fight against COVID-19, you can do so by clicking the “DONATE” button above, or click here. 

The world is dealing with an issue of enormous scale and human impact, and our hearts go out to all who have been affected by the outbreak of COVID-19. Our thoughts are with the patients who are currently dealing with this diagnosis, medial/clinical staff and community groups in Cape Breton, many of whom are dealing with canceled events, in support of strengthening health care in Cape Breton. This is a very challenging time for our community, but we will get through it – together.

Now more than ever, the mission to strengthen health care for Cape Bretoners is critical for those deeply affected by the virus itself and the precautions and protocols surrounding it.

We will continue to monitor and share the latest developments as the COVID-19 pandemic moves through communities around the world. 

For an update on how we're supporting our frontline hospital staff, please download our COVID-19 update here. 

Statement:

The Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation has been monitoring the situation closely and working with the Nova Scotia Health Authority to ensure we have access to the tools and protocols that we may need to appropriately support you, our donors, here at home. Our primary focus is the health and wellness of our donors, volunteers, hospital patients and our staff.

Our primary focus is the health and wellness of our donors, volunteers, hospital patients and our staff. As of March 18^th, our staff will be working remotely. We understand that during these diffficult times, many donors would still like to support our efforts to strengthen health care in Cape Breton . We recommend that donations are made in one of the following ways:

• Online: www.becauseyoucare.ca/donate
• By phone: 902-567-7752
• By mail: Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation
  45 Weatherbee Road, Suite 209
  Sydney, NS  B1M 0A1

We are working with all third party groups to determine next steps for any public events and how we proceed. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns regarding events or your donations. Thank you for your ongoing support.

Rick McCarthy

Acting CEO – Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation

Resources

We encourage you to bookmark the links below to have quick access to the most relevant and credible information & updates:

Official Updates from the Province of Nova Scotia  

Official Updates from the Government of Canada

Official Updates from the World Health Organization (WHO)

NSHA – COVID19 Assessment Centres

As mentioned, the Foundation is monitoring the progression of the virus closely and will inform you, our donors, volunteers and community as necessary.