Every month, our volunteer Board meets to review grant applications, plan fundraising, and create related community education events. Raising awareness about the Health Foundation's goals is a key part of our success. So if you are part of a group, either formal or casual, that would like us to come and tell you more about what we do, please contact us. We love to make friends! Contact Us Now>

Remembering Dr. Roy Irwin Brown The Board of Directors sadly announces the passing of Dr Roy Irwin Brown. Dr. Brown was a founding member of the Sooke and Juan de Fuca Health Foundation. Dr. Brown was a distinguished professor of psychology who in his lifetime worked and taught at several universities including Bristol University (England), University of Adelaide (Australia), and University of Calgary. Throughout his career many honours and awards were bestowed upon this eloquent communicator, including an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Ghent, for his distinguished scientific research in disability studies, the Dr. Robert E. Cooke Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry and the IASSIDD Distinguished Service Citation. For the Health Foundation Roy brought not just experience and insight, but also heart to the organization. Roy had the rare ability to listen deeply and speak with purpose. When he spoke, people paid attention—not out of obligation, but out of respect for a man who thought before he spoke, and who always aimed to uplift, not diminish. He was never the loudest voice in the room, but he was often the wisest. Roy was a man of immense integrity and thoughtful conviction. He lived not for recognition or applause, but for purpose. His sense of duty to his community was matched only by his humility, and those fortunate enough to work alongside him knew him as a steady and compassionate voice of reason. Roy's passing will leave an immense gap in the lives of so many people who respected and indeed loved him for the way he reached out, embraced people and enriched their lives.

A Win for Health & Families: Sooke’s 50/50 Raffle Brings Joy to Winners & Local Charities!

Sooke’s Health Foundation Launches Online 50/50 Raffle to Support Local Health Programs The Sooke and Juan de Fuca Health Foundation, dedicated to supporting health-related initiatives in the region, is excited to announce the launch of its first-ever online 50/50 Raffle. The first raffle aims to raise critical funds for the Sooke Family Resource Society's prenatal outreach programs, which provide essential support to young parents and supply necessary baby equipment like cribs, car seats, and strollers. As a registered charitable organization, the Sooke Health Foundation works diligently to distribute grants to local charities that address the health and welfare of the Sooke and Juan de Fuca communities, from Becher Bay to Port Renfrew and beyond. This new raffle initiative is one of the foundation's many efforts to make a tangible impact on the region's health-related services. “The Sooke Family Resource Society’s prenatal outreach programs provide vital resources for young families, and we’re thrilled to support them. Every ticket sold will help improve the lives of local parents and their newborns,” said Nan Hundere, Co-Chair of the Sooke and Juan de Fuca Health Foundation . In addition to this targeted raffle, the Health Foundation plans to continue its commitment to the community with more 50/50 raffles throughout 2025, each benefiting a different cause. Tickets start at just $2, giving everyone an affordable way to contribute to a variety of important causes. How to Participate: The online 50/50 raffle is open for ticket purchases until February 28, 2025, with the drawing taking place at 4:00 pm on the same day. Only 2000 tickets are available, so be sure to act fast for a chance to win! Tickets can be purchased through the Health Foundation’s website at www.sookejdfhealthfoundation.org/5050 or via their Facebook page @SookeHealthFoundation Make a Difference: For those who prefer to make direct, tax-deductible donations, the Health Foundation also accepts contributions through its website. All donations go directly to trusted service groups providing health-related support in the region. About the Sooke and Juan de Fuca Health Foundation: The Sooke and Juan de Fuca Health Foundation is an all-volunteer, registered charitable organization dedicated to improving the health and welfare of communities from Becher Bay to Port Renfrew. The Foundation raises funds and provides grants to local non-profits, ensuring that the money stays within the region to support essential health services and initiatives.

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Our team walks for the Coldest Night of the Year February 15, 2023 

New Health Foundation Oversees Fundraising for Improved Health in the Sooke and Juan de Fuca Region  June 13, 2018