The Western Regional Hospital Foundation was established in 1987 by a group of concerned citizens who recognized that alternate funding for priority medical equipment was necessary.The Foundation inspires people to partner in achieving the highest quality of healthcare for approximately 80,000 individuals throughout the Western Region of Newfoundland.The Regional Foundation operates on an annual campaign basis, working with the community to raise approximately $500,000 every twelve months. In 29 years the WRH Foundation, with the help of its generous supporters, has succeeded in raising over $15 million for the purchase of much-needed medical equipment for the region.