More than 600 planter pots full of tulips will bloom during the coming weeks as part of the Foundation’s Tulips for Tomorrow campaign to support health care and beautify the community.

“Our community has a long tradition of generously supporting our hospitals and health care system,” says Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts. “The City of Surrey is pleased to once again welcome dozens of beautiful tulip displays to our city.”

The tulips are now beginning to emerge from the ground, and displays can be found in 26 locations including Bear Creek Park, Holland Park, Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre and Surrey Memorial Hospital. Another display at Guildford Town Centre will include a special tribute to donors.

In addition, donors who have given $1,000 or more in 2011 will either receive a voucher in the mail to pick up their own tulips at 99 Nursery & Florist between March 23^rd and April 1^st, while businesses and community groups that have contributed $5,000 or more will be recognized at one of the public displays.

Construction company Bouygues Building Canada, which is part of the team that built the Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre and is also working on the new RCMP E Division headquarters in Surrey, is the presenting sponsor of Tulips for Tomorrow.

Several other businesses have once again partnered with the Foundation to provide the tulip bulbs, soil, planter pots, storage, landscaping, delivery, signage, and creative services for Tulips for Tomorrow. Visit www.tulipsfortomorrow.com for a complete list of Tulips for Tomorrow partners and display locations.

“We are blessed with a solid group of loyal supporters, without whom we would not have been able to recognize our donors through Tulips for Tomorrow for five years straight,” says Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation Chair Ron Knight.

Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation is currently fundraising in support of a TPN Compounder, which is technology that provides nutrition to premature and seriously ill babies. The equipment will eventually be located in a new pediatric pharmacy – a first for Fraser Health. The pediatric pharmacy is being built within a new 48-bed neonatal intensive care unit on the second floor of the Critical Care Tower now under construction at the hospital.

Established in 1992, Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation has raised more than $60 million to purchase medical equipment, fund innovative programs, and support training and research.

Tulips for Tomorrow Spring campaign wrap up

We hope you enjoyed Tulips for Tomorrow displays around Surrey.  We are very grateful to all of our supporters who received tulip planters this year and proudly showcased them in front of their business.  Many individual donors came by 99 Nursery & Florist to take home their own tulip planter given to them by Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation as a way to say thank you.

We have collected planters to use again next year.  Remember to look for tulip bulbs for sale in the fall to show your support for Surrey Memorial Hospital.

Bouygues Building Canada, which is also part of the team currently building new RCMP E Division headquarters in Surrey, is the presenting sponsor of Tulips for Tomorrow. This signature campaign helps the Foundation raise money for Surrey Memorial Hospital and beautify the community.

“Our company’s first major projects in Canada are right here in Surrey,” says Bouygues Building Canada Chief Financial Officer David Porcon. “We are proud to give back to the community by partnering with Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation.”

Tulips for Tomorrow celebrates Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation’s donors by planting thousands of Princess Irene tulip bulbs in the fall in time to bloom come springtime.

Donors to the Foundation of $5,000 or more 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.

Donations this fall will help the Foundation’s stroke care campaign in support of expanding the hospital’s neurology unit. A new 36-bed neurology unit will open in the Critical Care Tower currently under construction at Surrey Memorial.

“Stroke is the third leading killer in British Columbia and the top cause of long-term disability in adults,” notes Foundation Chair Ron Knight. “Expansion of the neurology unit will help the hospital keep up with the needs of the people who live in this region.”

Several businesses have once again teamed up with the Foundation to make Tulips for Tomorrow possible. Partners have provided tulip bulbs, soil, planter pots, landscaping, delivery, storage, creative design and signage at no cost to the Foundation.

Princess Irene tulip bulbs are available at select retail locations, with 100% of the proceeds going to the Foundation. Tulip bulb packages, at $10 for ten bulbs, 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

With a strong corporate culture, Bouygues Construction is a world leader in the construction sector, present on all five continents. It carries out major projects in around 80 countries through its local subsidiaries or in partnership with independent local companies.

Established in 1992, Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation has raised more than $55 million to purchase medical equipment, fund innovative programs, and support training and research.

Tulips for Tomorrow Planters are on  display at the following locations:

• Guildford Town Centre
• Holland Park
• Bear Creek Park
• Surrey Memorial Hospital
• Proud Supporters around the City of Surrey

Close to 600 planter pots full of tulips make up the fourth annual Tulips for Tomorrow spring bloom, including public displays of tulips at Surrey Memorial Hospital, Guildford Town Centre, Holland Park and Bear Creek Park. The tulips will bloom in the coming weeks as part of the Foundation’s campaign to support the hospital and beautify the community.

In addition, Princess Irene tulips can be found in front of dozens of businesses that have contributed a minimum of $5,000 to the Foundation during the last year. Donors who have given between $1,000 and $4,999 in the past year are receiving invitations by mail to pick up their tulips during business hours on Friday, March 25th and Saturday, March 26th at 99 Nursery and Florist near Surrey Memorial Hospital.

Several businesses have once again partnered with the Foundation to provide the tulip bulbs, soil, planter pots, storage, landscaping, delivery, signage, and creative services for Tulips for Tomorrow. Visit www.tulipsfortomorrow.com for a complete list of Tulips for Tomorrow partners.

This year, the spring bloom takes place while the Foundation is in the midst of its 100 Days to Give campaign, which is looking to match a $5 million donation from BC entrepreneur Jim Pattison. The combined $10 million in donations will help purchase medical equipment to attract new doctors to the region. Visit http://100days.smhfoundation.com/ for more information.

Established in 1992, Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation has raised more than $55 million to purchase medical equipment, fund innovative programs, and support training and research.

Foxridge Homes – a Qualico company – has made a $100,000 donation to the Foundation in honour of Tulips for Tomorrow, which is an appeal by the Foundation to raise money for Surrey Memorial Hospital and beautify the community.

Tulips for Tomorrow is now into its 4^th annual launch, and this latest donation makes Foxridge Homes the campaign’s lead donor for a third straight year.

“This is a great initiative that allows us to give back to the community and support our health care system,” says Jake Friesen, Qualico Developments’ Pacific Region Vice President and a Foundation board member.

Tulips for Tomorrow celebrates Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation’s donors by planting thousands of Princess Irene tulip bulbs in the fall in time to bloom come springtime.

Donors to the Foundation of $5,000 or more 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.

Donations this fall will help purchase an advanced infant simulator mannequin for the Emergency Department. This realistic simulator allows the E.R. staff to practice life-saving techniques such as intubation, intravenous therapy, and defibrillation, as well as train UBC medical residents and students to become the next generation of doctors.

“Several business partners have once again teamed up with the Foundation to make Tulips for Tomorrow a reality,” says Foundation Chair Ron Knight. “Our partners provide tulip bulbs, soil, planter pots, landscaping, delivery, storage, creative design and signage at no cost to us.”

Princess Irene tulip bulbs are available at select retail locations, with 100% of the proceeds going to the Foundation. Tulip bulb packages, at $10 for ten bulbs, 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.

During April, both locations will each feature close to 200 planter pots full of Princess Irene tulips as part of the Foundation’s campaign to support the hospital and beautify the community.

“For the third spring in a row, Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation and its donors are putting on this important campaign, which raises money for our hospital and beautifies our community,” says Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts.  “Thank you to everyone one who has contributed over the years. You’re helping to strengthen our health care system.”

In addition to Holland Park and the hospital, tulips can be found at Surrey City Hall and outside the offices of dozens of businesses that have contributed at least $5,000 each to Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation. In all, more than 600 tulip planter pots that had been stored at Burnaby Lake Greenhouses during the winter will be on display in the community.

Donors who have given between $1,000 and $4,999 this past year are invited to pick up their tulips at the Foundation office during regular business hours between April 6th and 9th. As well, Guildford Town Centre will have a special display at Centre Court in April to recognize donors who have contributed $500 and above.

Foxridge Homes – a Qualico company – once again led the fundraising effort by matching dollar-for-dollar the first $50,000 donated

last fall. “This is Qualico’s second year with Tulips for Tomorrow,” says Jake Friesen, Pacific Region Vice President of Qualico Developments and a Foundation board director. “It’s a great way to support a valuable cause – health care.”

Several businesses have partnered with the Foundation on Tulips for Tomorrow. “These partners have provided at no cost the tulip bulbs, soil, planter pots, storage, landscaping, delivery, signage and creative services,” notes Foundation Chair Jacy Wingson. “Tulips for Tomorrow could not happen without their involvement.” Visit www.tulipsfortomorrow.com for a complete list of Tulips for Tomorrow partners.

In the past year, Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation’s donors have purchased equipment such as specialized beds for premature babies, a device to help surgeons detect the spread of cancer, a portable ultrasound to care for lung cancer patients, and instruments to perform intricate ear surgery.

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.

Holland Park will have around 200 planters dropped off at the end of March for the enjoyment of anyone visiting our Surrey celebration site.

Guildford Town Centre will showcase our donors with “Proud Supporter” signage listing everyone has given $500 or more towards the purchase of new medical equipment.

Just over 50 organizations and businesses that support our hospital will also have tulip planters proudly displayed at their front entrances – watch for them!  Be sure to mention to these supporters how much you appreciate their gift to Surrey Memorial Hospital – together, we’re “Making Life Better”.

A huge thank you goes out to so many of our partners who make this showcase of generosity possible!

Planting tulip bulbs at SMH

On Thursday morning, October 22^nd, close to 4,000 tulip bulbs were planted at Surrey Memorial Hospital.  Horizon Landscape Contractors, volunteers and foundation staff had a rain free day to plant bulbs to celebrate the support of our donors. 

Bulbs were planted on the slope on King George Hwy and around hospital grounds.  In spring, 150 planters will also be placed around the hospital for a colorful display of orange blossoms throughout. 

Watch for our tulip planters at Holland Park and various business locations around Surrey in spring.

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.