We are very grateful to our Corporate Gold Sponsors who helped to make our dedicated Physician Response Vehicle a reality. Without their help and investment into our community this would not have been possible. THANK YOU... IODE & The ATACC Group:

IODE Nelson Chapter – The IODE Canada is a national women’s charitable organization. Women of all ages, from all walks of life and educational backgrounds, meet in local chapters for fun, friendship and community volunteerism.
Members volunteer with and for people, focusing on Children, Education and Community Services. Each IODE chapter has the independence to choose and support projects in their own community. 

The ATACC Group – ‘The ATACC Group is an established market leader in pre-hospital training, clinical education and thought leadership. Our innovative ambition and educational values have led us to develop a range of products and services that are designed specifically to empower individuals, teams and organisations with the necessary skills and confidence to deliver the very best patient care possible. This is all backed by our robust clinical governance framework which is bespoke and fit for purpose, always meeting the needs of individual organisations. Our Mission is to empower people to save lives through education, innovation and continuous development’

The Air Canada Foundation – ‘The Air Canada Foundation provides financial or fundraising support to Canadian-registered charities focused on improving children’s health and well-being.’

We are also grateful to the following companies who have donated their time and services to help get the Community Physician Response Vehicle ready for Nelson and the surrounding area:

Grant funding is a huge part of our support base. Thank you to the following funders for choosing KERPA!

  • Kootenay Savings Credit Union
  • Lion’s Club of Nelson 
  • BC Community Gaming Grants Branch
  • Salmo Valley Fund

And finally... a big thank you for the ongoing supporters in our communities and beyond. We know who you all are and greatly appreciate your support !

Warm thanks to our supporters for all of the individual gifts and contributions we have received. So far we have purchased a portable ultrasound device that has already been used at the road side and now a dedicated Physician Response Vehicle.

Special thanks to our community partners who have made special contributions:

  • Chahko Mika Mall
  • Heronbrook Foundation
  • IODE Kokanee Chapter
  • Kaslo Search & Rescue
  • Nelson Firefighters Association
  • Victorian Hospital of Kaslo Auxiliary Society
  • Kootenay Hospital Lake Foundation
  • The Nelson Police Association
  • West Kootenay Motorcycle Safety Association