September 30, 2008
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Tulips for Tomorrow: Surrey Memorial Hospital’s key fundraiser

Surrey, B.C. – Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation’s second annual Tulips for Tomorrow is underway, with an appeal to support the hospital and beautify the community.

Tulips for Tomorrow is the Foundation’s key annual fundraising initiative. “By rallying around Tulips for Tomorrow, our generous donors are helping the hospital and showing their civic pride,” says Foundation President/CEO Jane Adams. “As a result, tens of thousands of Princess Irene tulip bulbs will be planted this fall to bloom into spectacular displays of red and orange come springtime.”

Business partners are providing tulip bulbs, soil, planter pots, landscaping, delivery, and storage at no cost to the Foundation. “By donating, you encourage our business partners to remain involved in Tulips for Tomorrow,” says Foundation Chair Jacy Wingson. “This allows your donation to help Surrey Memorial Hospital while beautifying the community at the same time.”

This year, tulip bulbs are being made available to the public, with 100% of the proceeds going to the Foundation. Tulip bulb packages can be found at five Surrey locations:

• 99 Nursery and Florist - 9376 King George Highway
• Art's Nursery - 8940 192 street
• David Hunter Garden Centers - 15175 72nd avenue
• Central City - customer service desk
• Guildford Town Centre - customer service desk

In addition to individual plantings, tulip displays will be set up in the spring around Surrey Memorial Hospital, at businesses, and in public locations including recreation centres and libraries.

Established in 1992, Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation has raised more than $45 million to purchase medical equipment, fund innovative programs, and support training and research.

The Foundation is currently involved in its largest fundraising effort to date - a campaign to raise $15 million for the new Emergency Centre that will replace the current ER.

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For more information or interviews, contact:
Jason Howe
Public Affairs Director
Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation
604-585-5666 ext 8284
cell: 604-613-6873
jason.howe[at]fraserhealth.ca
www.smhfoundation.com