Our Mission
To enhance the care and well-being of the Pemberton and District community through fundraising, investment and the granting of funds for health-based initiatives.
Our Vision
Excellence in Health Care for Pemberton and District communities.
Our History
Our Board
The Pemberton & District Health Care Foundation is led by a volunteer board of community members and advisors. Each member brings a unique set of skills and expertise along with years of dedicated community service.
Rick King
Chair
Rick King
Chair
Margaret Fraser
Vice President
Margaret Fraser
Vice President
Patti Rodger Kirkpatrick
Treasurer
Patti Rodger Kirkpatrick
Treasurer
Patty Peters
Secretary
Lorne Warburton
Director
Lorne Warburton
Director
Karen Ross
Director
Karen Ross
Director
Izzy Parmeter
Director
Izzy Parmeter
Director
Anne Crowley
Director
Anne Crowley
Director
I instigated the Pemberton Community Barn building project with the village and was heavily involved in the construction process helping to coordinate the Timber Framers.
I have also volunteered with Pemberton Stewardship as well as AWARE in Whistler. I have volunteered with WMSC when my two kids were ski racing. My current passions are my two young grandchildren, qi gong, skiing, gardening and hiking.
I remain committed to advancing and supporting health care and education. Hopefully, my membership in PDHCF can contribute towards these goals.
Melissa Darou
Director
Melissa Darou
Director
Outside of her current work as a communications and engagement consultant, Melissa loves hanging out with her partner (a local business owner), teenagers and dogs, gardening, swimming in lakes, doing yoga, cross-country skiing, hiking, and dancing.
Melissa has served on the Board of Zero Ceiling and has volunteered for events like Pemberton’s Slow Food Cycle, PORCA and IRONMAN races, and the Whistler Waldorf School’s winter faire. She has fostered puppies, provided one-on-one reading support to grade 3 students, tutored immigrant ESL students, and facilitated swimming for children with developmental disabilities and seniors in long-term care.
Melissa has experienced serious illness, and along with her family, has benefited from the incredible care delivered by staff at Pemberton’s Health Centre. She joined the Pemberton & District Healthcare Foundation Board to help raise awareness about the foundation and fundraise for expanded medical facilities and equipment to serve Pemberton’s community as it grows.
Dr. Jim Fuller
Pemberton Medical Clinic Rep
Dr. Jim Fuller
Pemberton Medical Clinic Rep
Russell Mack
Advisor, SLRD Area C
Staff
Sara Wray
Executive Director
Sara Wray
Executive Director
Contributors
Friends
“It takes a village to raise a child.” This phrase has never been so true as now. At the Foundation, our “friends” are the village helping to raise funds for expanded medical equipment and services in the Pemberton Region. We are so grateful. Our friends are finding creative and unique ways to raise money on our behalf. If you are interested in becoming a friend please contact us at admin@pembertonhealthcarefoundation.org
Publications
Chair’s Annual Report 2023