RE/MAX of Nanaimo Donates $82,091 to Children’s Miracle Network Hospital

There are 1 million children in BC and the Yukon that may need Children’s Hospital  3,300 come from Vancouver Island

Nanaimo, BC, Feb 14, 2020 – RE/MAX of Nanaimo REALTORS® make a difference in the lives of sick kids and their families by continuing to raise funds and contribute annually. They make regular donations to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® (CMN) after each residential and commercial transaction. All donations benefit Children’s Hospital and our local children.

In 2019, RE/MAX of Nanaimo Affiliates raised $82,091 for sick kids. The money donated by RE/MAX goes towards the Excellence in Child Health fund, which allows caregivers in the hospital access to purchase state of the art equipment and fund lifesaving research and help to educate and attract the very best health care specialists in the field.

• The real estate /construction industry corporately raises about $1.6 M each year for BC Children’s Hospital.
• Of that amount, RE/MAX donates anywhere between $800K to $1M of that total each year.
• RE/MAX is the only real estate brokerage company that gives at this level to BC Children’s Hospital in BC.
• Many agents choose to work with RE/MAX because of their commitment to giving back to their communities in this way.

Did you know:

• There are 1 million children in BC and the Yukon, that all may need the services of BCCH at some point in their live
• Approximately 93,000 children are treated at BCCH every year from minor injuries to serious illnesses, from newborns to 18-year-
• Of that amount 3,300 come from Vancouver Island (3.5%)

This week Dave Thompson and Rob Freeman, RE/MAX of Nanaimo REALTORS® who spearhead the CMN committee, had the privilege of visiting the hospital and seeing first-hand the impact these funds raised have on sick kids and their families.

“We’re truly looking forward to raising more money for this amazing organization,” said Dave Thompson, RE/MAX of Nanaimo REALTOR®. “It’s a humbling experience to see the impact on these funds are making.”

It’s comforting to know a sold RE/MAX sign means more than a sold house. It’s a sign that a donation has been made to help purchase state of the art pediatric medical equipment and fund lifesaving research to care for children.

For more information about CMN, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® or RE/MAX of Nanaimo please visit www.remaxofnanaimo.com or call 250-751-1223.

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About RE/MAX of Nanaimo:

RE/MAX of Nanaimo is a locally owned and operated full-service real estate brokerage located in Nanaimo and specializes in commercial and residential real estate. RE/MAX of Nanaimo is a proud supporter of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Susan G. Komen®, and other charities, and is located at 1-5140 Metral Drive, Nanaimo BC. To learn more, please visit www.remaxofnanaimo.com.