With your support we fund vital equipment and projects, directly supporting Northern families & communities.
you put the spirit in the foundation
SPOTLIGHT
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Prince George Cougars Mega 50/50
TICKETS ON SALE NOW | DRAW DATE: MARCH 14, 2026
The Prince George Cougars Retro Weekend MEGA 50/50 draw - generously supported by MasonLift, with a guaranteed $50,000 jackpot - is benefitting cardiac care at UHNBC via Spirit of the North!
Step back in time for Retro Weekend at the CN Centre! The Prince George Cougars face off against the Wenatchee Wild. Take in the exclusive Retro Jerseys and the fan-favourite “Jersey Off The Back” giveaway!
Get your MEGA 50/50 tickets online now, or at the Retro Weekend Games on March 13 & 14.
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PG FIRE FIGHTERS HARLEY DAVIDSON RAFFLE
NOV 13, 2025 – MAR 26, 2026
Rev up your support for local healthcare with the Prince George Fire Fighters Harley Davidson Raffle! For just $20, you could win a brand-new 2025 Harley Davidson Street Glide valued at over $39,000, plus additional Costco gift cards - only 6,000 tickets available.
A proud community tradition for more than 25 years, this raffle has raised over $1 million in support of critical care at UHNBC. The winning ticket will be drawn at 11AM on March 27 at UHNBC. Thank you for backing this incredible legacy of local generosity!
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2026 Cawsey Nursing Education Award Applications Now Open
APPLICATIONS CLOSE MARCH 31
Third-year UNBC nursing students are invited to apply for the Emery and Geraldine Cawsey Nursing Education Award, an annual $1,000 nursing education award supporting students as they prepare to enter their fourth year of study.
Established in 2018 by Emery and Geraldine Cawsey, this award recognizes compassion, dedication, and a strong commitment to nursing care. It is awarded annually to a student who reflects the values at the heart of the profession.
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2026 Susan Broomsgrove Legacy Bursary Applications Now Open
APPLICATIONS CLOSE MARCH 31
Applications are now open for the Susan Broomsgrove Legacy Bursary, an annual $3,000 nursing education bursary awarded to a third-year UNBC nursing student who is preparing to enter their final year of study.
Established by the Broomsgrove family, this bursary reflects Susan Broomsgrove’s lifelong commitment to nursing, learning, and mentorship. It recognizes a student who demonstrates passion for the nursing profession and a commitment to serving communities across the North.
You Put The Spirit In The Foundation
Recent impacts of your donor dollars, volunteer efforts, and Community Support
Together, We Can Change The Ending
Stories from northern bc patients
In The North, For The North
Current Areas of Focus
When you donate to Spirit of the North, your dollars stay in our region and go towards the area that YOU care about most.
ONCOLOGY
CARDIAC CARE
PEDIATRICS
/ FAMILY
LYMPHEDEMA
GARMENT
FUND
SENIOR’S
WELLNESS
RESPIRATORY
/ PULMONARY
DISEASE
TeamSpirit
Every hour, every gesture, and every smile makes a difference. The work we do at Spirit of the North simply wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our volunteers, community organizations, and corporate partners.
Each month, we highlight a member of Team Spirit who goes above and beyond - not for the recognition, but for the love of helping others. These stories reflect the heart of our Foundation and the incredible people who help bring healthcare closer to home.
If you’re feeling inspired or have an idea for how you’d like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you. As our impact grows across Northern BC, so does our need for support. Whether it's a gift of time, items, or funds, we are deeply grateful.
