Initiatives

Guardian Angel Program

Did a doctor, nurse, volunteer or staff member make a difference in your care or the care of a loved one at Western Health? Say thank you by making a donation to the WRH Foundation in their honour through the Guardian Angel Program.

Your Guardian Angel will receive a letter of recognition and a beautiful angel pin he or she can wear with pride. All Guardian Angels will be recognized annually on the Foundation's Website.

Our Guardian Angels are as follows:

Guardian Angels presented in 2024

~ Bonnie White
~ Gilbert Lushman
~ Kim Smith-Evans (2nd Pin)
~ Jackie Knee (3rd Pin)
~ Cassandra Cave (2nd Pin)
~ Jenna Park
~ Maria Walsh
~ Patsy Sutton
~ Shauna Elford
~ Frankie Young
~ Michelle Hickey
~ Megan Alexander
~ Dr. Crystal Blanchard (2nd Pin)
~ Beverly Wayson
~ Lisa Hann
~ Jackie Pennell
~ Shauna Park
~ Krystal Gushue
~ Kim Smith-Evans
~ Helen Keats-Gillis
~ Deanne Blanchard
~ Nathan Holloway (2nd Pin)

Guardian Angels presented in 2023

~ Heather Williams (2nd Pin)
~ Melanie Cormier (2nd Pin)
~ Charlene Lovell (4th Pin)
~ Kim Marks (2nd Pin)
~ Krystal Muise
~ Sherry Edmonds
~ Jennifer Wheeler
~ Fallon Park
~ Amy Barnes
~ Leah Pike
~ Lisa Randell-Blanchard
~ Heather Gordon
~ Paulette Benoit
~ Dr. Krista Fudge
~ Ruth Banks
~ Jasmine Jesso
~ Jamal Hutchings
~ Terry Rowsell
~ Haley Northcott
~ David Stuckless
~ Linda Lambert
~ Adam Lomond
~ Janine Ryan
~ Neil Stone
~ Brittany Sheppard
~ Candace Hann
~ Cathy Colbourne
~ Sabrina Cotton
~ Dr. Crystal Blanchard
~ Dr. Lawson Miller
~ Kira Wise
~ Nancy Rogers (2nd Pin)
~ Gord Moores
~ Tyler Compton
~ Michelle Mitchell
~ Geniene Park (2nd Pin)
~ Cassie Wiseman (2nd Pin)
~ Alison Jenkins
~ Nathan Holloway
~ Patricia Jesso
~ Paula Bellows
~ Jeanna Cabot
~ Leanna Connolly
~ Jamie Elms
~ Patricia Park
~ Kimberly Whiteway
~ Colleen Woodford
~ Victoria Baldwin
~ Michelle Barrett
~ Melissa Brake
~ Sabrina Canning
~ Nancy Gibbons
~ Megan Hare
~ Crystal Howell
~ Melanie Cormier
~ Susan Gill (2nd Pin)
~ Dr. Meagan White
~ Dr. Mark Smallwood (2nd Pin)
~ Christine Simms
~ Allison Barter (2nd Pin)
~ Janice Matthews
~ Heather Williams
~ Matthew Gallant
~ Erin Stacey (2nd Pin)
~ Dr. Erin Smallwood
~ Dr. Birender Wadhwa
~ Dr. Scott MacKenzie
~ Dr. Mark Smallwood
~ Dr. Amanda Scott
~ Amber Hillier
~ Kendra Kennedy
~ Lesley Lawless
~ Charlene Lovell (3rd Pin)
~ Dr. Jenelle Taylor
~ Tammy Young
~ Tara Gillam
~ Dr. Morvarid Farzaneh (2nd Pin)
~ Sandy Jesso
~ Dr. Perry Osborne
~ Joan Green O'Keefe (2nd Pin)
~ Danielle Caines
~ Janice Colbourne
~ Deanne Wells
~ Krystal Gushue
~ Brian Lowe
~ Tania George
~ Andrea Pittman
~ Terri Walters
~ Amy Pike

Guardian Angels presented in 2022

~ Chris Penney
~ Jo Ellen Chaulk
~ Cassie Wiseman
~ Christine Lundrigan
~ Karen Reid
~ Chris Hall (3rd Pin)
~ Jackie Pennell (3rd Pin)
~ Erin Stacey
~ Connie Strickland
~ Sheila Dawe
~ Whitney Shortall
~ Sherry Barker
~ Reginald Skinner
~ Bruce Loder
~ Florence Cox
~ Pamela Wight
~ Sonya Moores
~ Jenna Skinner
~ Dr. Margaret Culliton
~ Chris Hall (4th Pin)
~ Beulah Wiseman (4th Pin)
~ Jackie Pennell (4th Pin)
~ Nurses, Doctors & Staff on 4AB
~ Tonya Cole
~ Beulah Wiseman (5th Pin)
~ Jackie Pennell (5th Pin)
~ Susan Gill
~ Barry Jenkins
~ Alec Lelievre
~ Dr. Robert Young
~ Dr. Dave Coleman (2nd Pin)
~ Kim Marks
~ Ben Anderson (2nd Pin)
~ Terri Lynn Baggs
~ Shelley Collins (4th Pin)
~ Dr. Aleksas Ziaugra
~ Jennifer Spencer
~ Shelley Collins (5th Pin)
~ Stephanie Park
~ Charmaine Ryland
~ Sheranne Kendall
~ Alison Roberts
~ Kim Brown
~ Tanya Hackett
~ Tammy Ruth
~ Pam Wight (2nd Pin)
~ Jonathan Park
~ Connie Strickland (2nd Pin)
~ Michael Strickland
~ Lori Byrne
~ Bruce Loder (2nd Pin)
~ Mike Fagan
~ Jennifer Caravan
~ Brittany Costello
~ Blake Pope
~ Tony Hann
~ Sheila Hillier
~ Susan Hodder (2nd Pin)
~ Melissa Compton
~ Nadine Rees (2nd Pin)
~ Emily Wignall
~ Jackie Roberts
~ Brooke Wiseman
~ Deanna Clarke
~ Janet Lovell
~ Denicia Davis
~ Kayla Lawrence
~ Geniene Park
~ Ocean King
~ Sherrylyn Sibley
~ Jessica Tilley
~ Nicole Warren
~ Florence Hewitt
~ Robert Simms
~ Tina Porter
~ Tammy Park Ruth (2nd Pin)
~ Josh Taylor
~ Paula Stagg
~ Dr. Julia O'Connor (3rd Pin)
~ Dr. Joseph Kevu
~ Christopher White
~ Brian Bennett
~ Wayne Hann
~ Tara Rowsell
~ Keely Legge
~ Anthony Hann
~ Kim Brown (2nd Pin)
~ Susan Hodder (3rd Pin)
~ Alexandra Doucette
~ Cassandra Cave
~ Chelsea Regular
~ Agnes McGrath
~ Holly Lidstone (2nd Pin)
~ Erin Tilley
~ Jessica Tuff
~ Amber Wilcott
~ Dr. Morvarid Farzaneh
~ Sam Fitzgerald
~ Dr. Kate Lafferty (2nd Pin)
~ Connie Strickland (3rd Pin)
~ Jean Batt
~ Melissa Fifield

Guardian Angels presented in 2021

~ Angela House
~ Lisa Webb
~ Rhonda Watkins (2nd Pin)
~ Beulah Wiseman (3rd Pin)
~ Jackie Pennell
~ Michelle Barry (3rd Pin)
~ Jackie Knee
~ Jackie Pennell (2nd Pin)
~ Dr. Brendan Lewis
~ Vanessa Blanchard
~ Sarah Mutford
~ Shelley Garcin
~ Dianne Sweetapple
~ Shane Park
~ James Benoite
~ Allison Barter
~ Susan Morgan
~ Joan O'Keefe
~ Dr. Paula Cooper (2nd Pin)
~ Beulah Wiseman (2nd Pin)
~ Mary Ryland
~ Ryan Price
~ Nadine Rees
~ Elizabeth (Betty) Murrin
~ Helen Reid
~ Dr. Brad Morris
~ Brad Dyke
~ Jackie Knee (2nd Pin)
~ Chris Hall
~ Michelle Wiseman
~ Courtney Wells
~ Charlene Lovell (2nd Pin)
~ Dr. Dennis Rashleigh
~ Dr. Dale Skanes
~ Dr. Stephen Murphy
~ Natasha Kendell
~ Nicole Offrey
~ Dr. Julia O'Connor (2nd Pin)
~ Dr. Chris Jenkins
~ Mary Ryland
~ Chris Hall (2nd Pin)
~ Wendy Squire
~ Ryan Park

Guardian Angels presented in 2020

~ Madge Offrey
~ Sarah Blais
~ Dr. Desiree Dunn
~ Dr. Paul Woolfrey
~ Dr. Paula Cooper
~ Dr. Edwin Mercer
~ Desmond Cooke
~ Staff of 2 North LTC
~ Michelle Barry (2nd Pin)
~ Connie Clarke
~ Lesley Keats
~ Didier Ocana
~ Shelley Collins
~ Tammy Courtney-Benoite
~ Heather Hamlyn
~ Fred Christopher
~ Holly Lidstone
~ Reginald Skinner

Guardian Angels presented in 2019

~ Michelle Barry
~ Lisa Corbett
~ Barbara Gushue
~ Juanita Brewer
~ Dr. Simon Ash
~ Dr. Julia O'Connor
~ Dr. Milton Parai (2)

~ Ben Anderson
~ Gary Knight
~ Shelley Collins
~ Keileigh Alberts
~ Dr. Melissa O'Brien
~ Dr. Andrea Reid
~ Sue Hodder
~ Erika Critchley
~ Denise Cooper-Melendy
~ Deanna Clarke
~ Connie Watson
~ Joyce Flynn

Guardian Angels presented in 2018

~ Jessica Parsons
~ Dr. Karen Phillips
~ Sonya Moores
~ Tom Whitten
~ Melissa Beales
~ Shelley Taylor
~ Lucia Beverly
~ Debbie Sears
~ Tara Higgins
~ Andrea Burke
~ Tom Whitten
~ Vicki Caines
~ Dr. Mahrugh (2)
~ Kaye Richards
~ Cynthia Hillier

Guardian Angels presented in 2017

~ Kelly Park
Mary Dennis Gallant (2)
Dr. Kate Lafferty
Dr. Nadean Caines (2)
Tonya Penney
Rina Decker
~ Janice King
~ Darlene Young
~ Ashley Welsh
~ Charlene Lovell
~ Janice Park
~ Lana Payne
~ Beulah Wiseman
~ Michelle King (2)
~ Sheila Dawe
~ Michelle Wiseman
~ Tammy Baldwin
~ Rhonda Watkins
~ Julia Murphy
~ Miranda Church
~ Stephanie Peddle
~ Janice Fillatre
~ Norma Frampton
~ Erica Young
~ Joan Penney
~ Danielle Clatney-King
~ Donna Wheeler
~ Tracey Gardner
~ Sherri-Lynn Park
~ Lisa Hann
~ Christine McKinnon
~ Rhonda Young
~ Nancy Rogers
~ Cory Lockyer
~ Tom Whitten (3)
~ Garrett Brake
~ Dr. Phil Morris
~ Nicole Lafosse
~ Leslie Keats
~ Cecilia Park
~ Sue-Ann Collett
~ Dr. Justin French
~ Dr. Dave Coleman
~ Jennifer Brenton
~ Shelley Collins
~ Ernest Green
~ Dr. Atef Grada
~ Madonna O'Brien
~ Ashley Ball (2)
~ Dr. James Bowen
~ Janice Northcott Hardy
~ Rory Tatchell
~ Deanne McCarthy

These people have been recognized for the significant difference they made in the care of a patient at Western Health. Thank you for going beyond the call of duty, you are all truly Guardian Angels! 

In Memoriam Program

The Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation's In Memoriam program has been designed to assist families during their time of sorrow. Memorial tributes create a lasting memory for loved ones and help ensure the best possible medical care for others when they need it.

Planned Giving/Legacy Giving

Most people would like to be remembered for contributing to their community. It is possible to arrange your financial affairs so that you can take care of the needs of your family as well as make a lasting contribution to the Western Regional Hospital Foundation. Planned Giving is a creative approach to charitable giving that benefits you, as well as the Foundation.

Staff Deductions

All staff of Western Health is encouraged to support the Western Regional Hospital Foundation. One way that support is often given is through staff deductions. All donations are tax-deductible.

Volunteer Recruitment Program

The Volunteer Recruitment Program, started in 1995, and has been a very positive addition to the Foundation’s strategies. The establishment of volunteer committees in the smaller communities in our region has provided a method of communication with the people in those communities.

In addition, these groups coordinate fundraising activities in support of the Foundation. A prime example is the Tree of Memories Ceremony held in December. This event allows individuals to honor and remember loved ones during the important holiday season. The Tree of Memories started in Corner Brook, but has since taken off and is now being held in Corner Brook, Deer Lake, Hampden, Jackson’s Arm, Ramea, Trout River and Pasadena.