How to Save A Life

The difference in losing a patient and saving a life can often come down to a matter of minutes and the technology that is readily available. Through the years, community support for Boundary Community Hospital through the Fry Healthcare Foundation has allowed the local hospital and extended care facility to continue servicing greater Boundary County with up to date technology, drastically improving healthcare in our rural communities. When a friend or family member falls ill, it’s never fun to think about the possibility of overnight stays in Coeur d’Alene, Spokane or even Seattle. As our local hospital continues to improve, many are able to stay close to home for treatment and your donations help make this a reality for local families.

The Fry Healthcare Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit whose mission is to collect and disburse funds, goods and services to meet the ongoing needs of Boundary Community Hospital and the extended care facility. The Foundation helps coordinate organizations and individuals that would like to volunteer their time and services. The Foundation purchases state-of-the-art medical equipment, finances facility construction and renovation, and funds ongoing programs and services at the hospital. One of the more popular programs through Fry Healthcare Foundation is the Veryl Lindsay Memorial Fund. Named after the nurse who cared for patients from 1954 to 1986, funds are used to purchase stuffed animals for emergency room patients, children admitted for care or dementia patients who need companionship. This small gesture goes a long way with sick children and those who need a pick me up the most. There are several ways to donate and every dollar helps improve the care our community ultimately receives.

Charitable Donation: This is a one-time donation of cash, life insurance, stocks, bonds, real estate, work of art or anything else of value. All donations are tax deductible. This can be any amount you are comfortable with and can be given at any time and with whatever frequency you choose.

Memorial Gift: This is a donation made in honor of a loved one who has passed on or to honor the care given to you or a family member. The surviving family member will be notified by letter of a gift that you made in their name and the amount will remain confidential. In a written obituary, you can ask that donations be made to the Fry Healthcare Foundation as well.

Planned Giving: This simple term encompasses different forms of giving. Planned giving is a gift given for any amount, given for any purpose, which requires the assistance of a professional staff person, attorney or financial advisor to complete. It includes gifts which are carefully considered by a donor in light of estate and financial plans. Planned giving includes such giving options as wills and bequests, life insurance plans, charitable annuity trusts, charitable remainder trusts and many others. Your attorney, financial advisor or the director of the Foundation will answer any questions that you may have regarding planned giving.

Annual Golf Tournament: Get your swing tuned in and get ready for a fun tournament Friday, June 10 at Mirror Lake Golf Course. Check-in is at 11am with a shotgun start at noon. Cost is $50 for an individual or $100 for a team of two. Dinner and greens fees are included and local businesses interested in sponsoring the event can choose a level between $250 to $1,000.

Those not wanting to play all 18 holes can take part in the annual Great Golf Ball Drop. Five dollars will get you a ball and you can purchase as many as you like. Once all the purchases have been made, buckets are hoisted far above a green and dumped all at once in a waterfall of golf balls. If yours lands in or closest to the hole, you’ll win a 50-inch LED flat screen TV. Golf balls can be purchased at Boundary Community Hospital or at Riverside Automotive. The ball drop takes place at 6:30pm after the tournament is completed.

All contributors to the Fry Healthcare Foundation will be placed in the Honor Roll book. Those donating or gifting more than $250 will also be recognized on a plaque located in the outpatient lobby of Boundary Community Hospital. Levels include Friend, Sponsor, Pillar, Benefactor and Distinguished Benefactor.

The Fry Healthcare Foundation can be found on the grounds of the Boundary Community Hospital. Those wanting to send a check for donation can address it to Fry Healthcare Foundation, 6640 Kaniksu Street, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805. There is additional information on the Foundation located on the hospital website. If you are interested in partnering with the Foundation as an individual or as a business, please contact the hospital administrator directly and they will get you in touch with the right person.

A hospital stay is not something we look forward to, but knowing that your community hospital is up to date with the latest technology and comforts can help ease the stress of an illness or medical emergency. Your donations through the Fry Healthcare Foundation go directly to making these things a reality in the community. Advancements in medicine continue to save lives and having that technology locally will do the same in our community. When choosing your next donation remember how many lives have been touched by Boundary Community Hospital.

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