The Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation is honouring long-time New West broadcaster John Ashbridge by creating a new fund in his memory.
The John Ashbridge Memorial Fund is meant to commemorate his contributions as a board member and foundation volunteer. Funds will support hospital operations.
The Code Blue Team, a specialized group of health care professionals that resuscitates patients in emergency situations at the hospital, will especially benefit from the fund.
Foundation president and CEO Jeff Norris acknowledged Ashbridge’s contributions to the foundation, and said the donations will help continue the kind of work he supported.
“John was very generous with his time and talents and put his legendary voice behind many of our projects,” Norris said in a press release. “John fully put his heart into his work in support of Royal Columbian. The fund is a fitting tribute that will help our Code Blue Team with access to the tools and ongoing education that supports its life-saving work.”
Jeff Kain, a clinical resource nurse at Royal Columbian Hospital, said the additional funding for the Code Blue Team will help them keep their skills sharp.
“Being able to practice CPR regularly and have access to ongoing education opportunities are key to saving lives,” he said.
More information on this fund can be found at www.rchfoundation.com/ash
