The sixth annual Day of Giving saw Kelowna residents open their wallets for a good cause on April 21.

Kelowna General Hospitalsa国际传媒檚 one-day call to action saw a total of $969,207.06 raised by the time the clock struck midnight, all in support of the KGH Foundationsa国际传媒檚 sa国际传媒榃e See Yousa国际传媒� campaign to provide assistance to local mental health care providers.

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KGH Foundation Senior Director of Philanthropic Programs Chandel Schmidt said that more people seemed to be in a giving mood this year than in years past.

sa国际传媒淥ur first gift of the day, just before 6 a.m., was from a gentleman who seemed a little down on his luck. As he was walking by, he asked what we were up to. When we told him, he dug into his pocket and produced 40 cents. He said, sa国际传媒業tsa国际传媒檚 all I have, but I want to give. What yousa国际传媒檙e doing is very important.sa国际传媒�

sa国际传媒淲e were so touched by his generosity. This is why Day of Giving is incredibly special. It provides everyone with the opportunity to take action in support of better health care in our community.sa国际传媒�

Three local families also made the pledge to match all donations made throughout the day.

Kelowna Rockets VP of Business Development Gavin Hamilton also stopped by to show his support, as did Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran, himself a KGH volunteer.

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Jake.courtepatte@kelownacapnews.com
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