Tulips for Tomorrow » Developer kicks off SMH Foundation’s Tulips for Tomorrow campaign

Oct 14, 09

Developer kicks off SMH Foundation’s Tulips for Tomorrow campaign

Surrey, B.C. – Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation’s 3rd annual Tulips for Tomorrow campaign – an appeal to raise money for high-tech newborn incubators and to beautify the community – has been launched with a $50,000 donation from one of Canada’s largest real estate development companies.

Foxridge Homes – a Qualico company – has become the campaign’s lead donor for the second straight year. It also brings to $200,000 the developer’s contribution to Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation since 2007.

“This is a wonderful way for our company to give back by supporting health care and helping to beautify the community at the same time,” says Jake Friesen, Qualico Developments’ Pacific Region Vice President and a Foundation board member.

This year, the Foundation is helping Surrey Memorial Hospital prepare to care for the smallest and sickest of newborns. Specialized equipment including state-of-the-art incubators will assist the hospital as it becomes the regional tertiary centre for Fraser Health for the care of high-risk deliveries and newborns.

Through Tulips for Tomorrow, tens of thousands of Princess Irene tulip bulbs are planted in the fall in time to bloom come springtime. Donors of $5,000 or more to Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation are recognized with tulip displays in public and business locations throughout Surrey. Donors of $1,000 can claim their very own planter pot full of tulips in the spring. Those who give $100 will support a public planting at the hospital.

“The Foundation’s business partners are instrumental in this effort,” notes Foundation Chair Jacy Wingson. “They provide tulip bulbs, soil, planter pots, landscaping, delivery, storage, creative design, and signage at no cost, so that we can raise money for the hospital, recognize the generosity of our donors, and beautify the community.”

Once again, tulip bulbs are also available at select retail locations, with 100% of the proceeds going to the Foundation. Tulip bulb packages can be found at three Surrey locations:

• 99 Nursery and Florist – 9376 King George Highway
• Art’s Nursery – 8940 192 street
• David Hunter Garden Centers – 15175 72nd avenue

Established in 1992, Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation has raised more than $50 million to purchase medical equipment, fund innovative programs, and support training and research.

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