Tree of Hope 2013 Launch: Helping Fund a Vein Viewer & Jaundice Meter

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Administrative assistant Glenna Sheridan and Healthcare Center site manager Lois Burletoff stand beside the Tree of Hope display in the Barrhead Healthcare Center. The fundraiser began Nov. 13, and will run until the beginning of Jan. 2014.

Tree of Hope 2013 has begun 🎄

Barrhead’s annual Tree of Hope officially kicked off today, Nov. 13, 2013. This year’s goal is $22,500 to help purchase two practical tools used in everyday care at the Barrhead Healthcare Centre.

What your gift supports

  • Vein Viewer (~$15,000) – Uses harmless near-infrared light to project an image of veins onto the skin, making I.V. starts quicker and more comfortable for patients from babies to adults.

  • Jaundice Meter (~$7,400) – A small, non-invasive device that reads bilirubin on a newborn’s forehead or sternum, reducing needle pokes and providing results in seconds.

“These aren’t luxury items—they’re ‘little extras’ that help nurses and physicians do their jobs more smoothly across departments,” says site manager Lois Burletoff.

How giving works this season

The Tree of Hope stands on the west side of the hospital (across from IGA).

  • $10 lights a bulb

  • $250 purchases an ornament

  • Star recognition: Bronze $500 • Silver $1,000 • Gold $2,500
    All gifts—of any amount—are gratefully recognized in the hospital.

Donations will be accepted until January 2014. You can mail your gift to the hospital or leave it at the admitting desk. For details, call Glenna Sheridan or Lois Burletoff at 780-305-3341.

Thank you for helping bring a little more light—and comfort—to patients and families this Christmas season.