Trail Kootenay Savings taking the plunge for mental health - Trail Times
Published 10:00 am Sunday, July 12, 2026The Kootenay Savings Credit Union is taking the plunge again this year for the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) Health Foundation’s Mental Health Matters. . .
Published 10:00 am Sunday, July 12, 2026The Kootenay Savings Credit Union is taking the plunge again this year for the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) Health Foundation’s Mental Health Matters campaign. Kootenay Savings is holding its annual BBQ and Dunk Tank Fundraiser at its Trail branch on Cedar Ave. on Thursday, July 16. Stop by and enjoy a burger, pop and bag of chips for just $7 and cool off a KSCU staff member or KBRH representative in the plunge seat. Your funds will go to the Health Foundation’s $2 millionMental Health Matterscampaign. The campaign is in its second year and aims to revitalize mental health services across the Kootenay Boundary region by funding critical upgrades to the Daly Pavilion, Harbour House, and the Pediatric Outdoor Space at KBRH. “Mental health affects every aspect of our community,” said Lisa Pasin, executive director of the KBRH Health Foundation in a release. “By supporting this campaign, we are investing in facilities and care environments that will reduce stigma and provide compassionate, patient-centred care for people of all ages. ”Every year, individuals and families across the Kootenay Boundary rely on KBRH’s mental health services. The campaign will address growing needs to create safer, trauma-informed spaces that promote healing with dignity and respect, while ensuring the safety and well-being of healthcare teams and patients. The KSCU fundraiser goes from 11 a. m. to 2 p. m. at Kootenay Savings Credit Union in Trail on Thursday. Kootenay Savings is also the signature sponsor for the KBRH Health Foundation’s annual golf tournament which tees off at Birchbank on Friday, July 17. The tournament is full but residents can also donate by going towww. kbrhhealthfoundation. ca.