Sydney, N.S. – On Thursday, September 27th, tune into the 5th Annual Cape Breton Cares Radiothon as inspirational stories and community spirit take-over the airwaves in Cape Breton. The Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation and Cape Breton Radio will come together again to help raise donations in the community to help purchase equipment and fund upgrades at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.

It seems hard to believe that we are just over a month away from the 5th annual Cape Breton Cares Radiothon! For those of you who aren’t familiar, the Cape Breton Cares Radiothon is our largest fundraiser of the year. On September 27th, from 6am to 6pm, airwaves on the Cape 94.9, Max 98.3 and [...]

Title: Scotiabank Infection Control Lecture SeriesLocation: Grand Lake Road Fire HallDescription: Thanks to a generous donation from Scotiabank, we will be hosting an Infection Control Lecture Series. Speakers include specialists, Dr. Michael Gardam and Leah Gitterman. Dr. Rex Dunn, Vascular Surgeon at the Regional Hospital, will be moderating. Start Time: 18:00Date: 2012-09-18End Time: 19:30

Title: Wake-Up Call Breakfast with Prostate Cancer CanadaLocation: Membertou Trade and Convention CentreLink out: Click hereDescription: Prostate Cancer Canada is hosting the first Wake-Up Call Breakfast in Cape Breton! 25% of the proceeds raised will be donated to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation to help purchase equipment used in the treatment of prostate cancer.Start [...]

Title: 5th Annual Cape Breton Cares RadiothonLocation: The Cape 94.9fm, Max 98.3fm, CJCB 1270amLink out: Click hereDescription: Join us for the 5th annual Cape Breton Cares Radiothon! Every dollar you donate will help fund critical equipment for several departments throughout the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.Start Time: 06:00Date: 2012-09-27End Time: 18:00

Title: Cape Breton Cares RadiothonLocation: The Cape 94.9fm, Max 98.3fm, CJCB 1270amLink out: Click hereDescription: Join us for the 5th annual Cape Breton Cares Radiothon. When you make a donation, you will help purchase critical equipment for several departments throughout the Regional Hospital. Start Time: 06:00Date: 2012-10-27End Time: 18:00

Sydney, NS – The Board of Directors of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation (the Foundation) is pleased to announce that Brad Jacobs has been named CEO. Jacobs will officially begin work with the Foundation on September 1st, 2012.

(The following blog post is from the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation’s new CEO, Brad Jacobs. We wanted you, our loyal donors and supporters to be among the first to know the exciting news!

A formal media release will be issued within the hour. )

As a loud and proud Caper, it gives me great pride to say that I’m coming home! Last Friday I was thrilled to accept the position as CEO of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation.

When you sign up for a Petro Points Card at the Sydney River or Bars D’or Petro Canada locations, $1 will be donated to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation.

“I wanted to give a little bit back to my community and the Cape Breton Regional Hospital is something that everyone in our community relies on at some point,” commented Craig Cann, President of CMR Gas.. “You never know when you or a family member will need the Regional so I just wanted to do my part to help out.”

The Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation is looking for a Financial Officer. This is a full time position and is integral to the work of the Foundation. If you meet the qualifications, send us your application! Click here for a complete job description.