Let’s work together for the well-being of our community
The Foundation offers several simple and accessible ways to support healthcare right here at home, allowing everyone to contribute according to their means and availability.
You can make an immediate donation to the Les Amis de l’Hôpital de Tracadie Foundation, which will allow the Foundation to address our hospital's urgent needs right away. You can also schedule your gift now to be received by the Foundation at a later date.
Supported giving programs and methods:
Every donation, large or small, can make a difference in the health of people right here at home.
Annual Campaign
Each year, the Foundation addresses the urgent needs of the Tracadie Hospital to support it in the delivery of care and services. It receives a list of requests that can range from a few thousand dollars to several hundred thousand dollars.
Let’s keep the heart of our hospital beating!
Year after year, thanks to the solidarity and commitment of our community, the Fondation Les Amis de l’Hôpital de Tracadie is able to support projects that contribute to the quality of healthcare provided right here at home.
Every contribution from our generous donors becomes a concrete action that directly improves our services, modernizes our equipment, and supports our care teams. Your support allows us to invest in our collective health: by innovating, hospital staff can not only provide more precise and safer care, but also help patients return home sooner, with all the support needed to continue their recovery.
In 2026, our goal is to raise $81,200. These funds will contribute to the acquisition of cutting-edge equipment and the improvement of essential services in the following departments:
Medicine
Medicine
Geriatric Chairs
Designed to maximize comfort and support, geriatric chairs offer optimal positioning through a combination of tilt, adjustable backrests, adjustable leg rest angles, shoulder-support wings, and height-adjustable armrests. These chairs make it easier for patients to eat while seated and reduce the physical strain on staff.
Emergency
Vital Signs Monitor
This device allows for quick and accurate measurement of patient vital signs while reducing handling and improving staff efficiency. Wall-mounted in every emergency observation room, these units ensure equipment is always available, eliminating unnecessary trips for mobile equipment, reducing cleaning time between rooms, and lowering the risk of contamination.
Endowment Fund and Regional Projects
Your generosity also supports our endowment fund, a lasting investment in the quality of care today and tomorrow. You are also backing regional initiatives that make a tangible difference in the lives of our community members.
Together, let’s strengthen local access to care and ensure a safer future for our families, loved ones, and neighbors.
2026 Goal: $81,200
Planned Giving
Ensuring a healthier community for generations to come
Many people choose to leave a gift in their will to a cause close to their heart. Planning a gift to the Fondation Les Amis de l’Hôpital de Tracadie allows you to support the quality of healthcare in our community while looking out for the well-being of your loved ones.
Choosing to make a planned gift to the Fondation Les Amis de l’Hôpital de Tracadie:
- Make a lasting contribution to the future of healthcare for the entire community
- Inspire hope for future patients
- Lead by example and encourage more people to get involved in a cause they care about
- May provide you with specific tax benefits.
A legacy gift to support healthcare is a gift to the entire community.
There are various ways to leave your mark, including the following:
- Gift by will (specific amount or portion of the estate)
- Gift of stocks or other securities
- Gift of life insurance (designating Les Amis de l’Hôpital de Tracadie as a beneficiary)
Planned gifts do not affect your current income. However, by choosing this option, you can take comfort in knowing that your generosity will have a lasting impact on the future of many people.
A gift by will can also result in significant tax savings for your estate. We recommend that you consult a legal, estate planning, or financial advisor who can help you make a planned gift that aligns with your philanthropic goals.
By supporting a cause close to your heart, you ensure its continuity for years to come.
For assistance or more information on planned giving, please contact the Fondation Les Amis de l’Hôpital de Tracadie. A member of our team will be in touch with you.
Monthly Donations
An effective way to provide ongoing support for healthcare in our region
By committing to a monthly contribution, many donors enable the Foundation to plan long-term projects and invest in essential equipment and services, right here at home.
These recurring contributions provide the financial stability needed to improve the quality of care, facilitate the purchase of specialized equipment, and support the daily work of healthcare professionals.
Monthly giving is a simple, secure, and flexible option: a chosen amount is automatically deducted from your credit or debit card each month, providing consistent support throughout the year.
Memorial Donations
Honor the memory of a loved one
Making a donation to the Foundation in the name of a deceased person is a meaningful gesture that can transform lives. Many people choose to make a memorial donation to:
- Express gratitude for the care a loved one received at the hospital
- Offer comfort to the family of a deceased person (as an expression of sympathy)
- Mark the anniversary of a loved one’s passing
- Simply pay tribute to someone special
Endowment Funds
An inspiring philanthropic gesture
Your gift could also have a long-term impact if you choose to contribute to one of our existing endowment funds or if you intend to create your own.
An endowment fund generates a stable and predictable stream of income for our foundation. It is a continuous step toward fulfilling our mission, which is to invest primarily in improving healthcare at the Tracadie Hospital. These funds are invested, and only the interest is used to support the Foundation and the facility, both now and for future generations.
Thanks to the generosity and trust of our donors, we are able to carry out initiatives that simply would not have been possible without their support.
For assistance or more information about endowment funds, please contact the Friends of the Tracadie Hospital Foundation. A member of our team will be in touch.
We would like to thank these donors for establishing the following funds:
The Mona Ferguson Robichaud & J. Basile Robichaud Fund: A $100,000 legacy for the health of our community
“I want to continue supporting the Tracadie Hospital, which has always been an integral part of our lives, to help sustain healthcare services for future generations.”
J. Basile Robichaud, a well-known businessman dedicated to the development of his region, shared his life with his wife, Mona, for 47 years. She had a career as a nurse for over 35 years before retiring in 2008. Mrs. Robichaud always prioritized her patients while fostering a healthy and cordial work environment. It is surely for this reason that both her patients and colleagues remember her today as an inspiring and warm-hearted woman. Everyone who knew her speaks of her with the utmost respect. Sadly, she passed away on October 27, 2022. Her husband wished to honor her by creating an endowment fund to immortalize her memory and join her in this legacy for generations to come.
Scholarship Funds
Investing in healthcare excellence for the region
Training is a key component in improving healthcare delivery. The foundation created a scholarship fund to contribute to the training of students in the healthcare field as well as the professional development of Tracadie Hospital staff.
Professional Development
Our staff is the organization's most important resource. The Foundation is proud to support hospital staff in their professional development. This fund aims to encourage skill development, enrich knowledge, and ensure quality expertise within our facility.
For 2025-2026, 13 recipients benefited from this scholarship, allowing them to pursue training and enhance their skills in their respective fields.
More than 101 scholarships have been awarded since the scholarship fund was created in 2005.
Post-secondary studies in the healthcare field
The foundation encourages young people to study in the healthcare field and hopes to see them return one day as healthcare professionals in our region.
The student scholarship fund supports students who wish to pursue post-secondary education in the healthcare field.
With your support, we are improving care for the entire community.
