The Kelowna General Hospital Foundation is receiving over $2 million from a record-breaking fundraiser night. 

Held at the KF Aerospace Centre for Excellence, the Heart of Gold gala brought in a total of $2,075,925, making it the most successful Heart of Gold gala ever. 

Funds raised at the gala on Sept. 7 will help with the acquisition of cutting-edge surgical technologies to improve cancer survival rates and enhance patient recovery at KGH. 

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The bi-annual gala has raised over $9 million for the foundation since it began 25 years ago. 

Learn more about the KGH Foundation and how the money will be used at .