A record amount for Northern Star: crucial support for our healthcare facilities

Bathurst, January 16, 2025 – Northern Star is proud to announce a record amount raised during its annual 2024 campaign, which ended on December 31. Thanks to the extraordinary commitment of the community and its partners, an impressive total of $193,180 was raised to support the region’s hospitals.

This record amount is the result of an exceptional mobilization that testifies to the generosity and solidarity of our communities. Since its inception, Northern Star has always benefited from the unwavering support of key partners, such as UNI Financial Cooperation, as well as numerous volunteers and donors.

” At UNI Financial Cooperation, we are honoured to be part of this exceptional mobilization. Seeing the community come together with such generosity and commitment to support the region’s hospitals is an inspiration to us all.”  Camille H. Thériault, President and Chief Executive Officer of UNI Financial Cooperation.

A tangible impact

“Each donation tells a story, the story of a community mobilizing for its loved ones, neighbors and families. Seeing this outpouring of generosity and solidarity exceeds all our expectations. These funds help strengthen our hospitals and improve healthcare services for all.” Léona Bernard, responsible for the Northern Star Campaign for Les Ami.e.s de l’Hôpital Stella-Maris-de-Kent.

With this exceptional amount, total funds raised since the beginning of the Northern Star now exceed $1.7 million. These incredible contributions have transformed lives and strengthened healthcare services in our region. The funds raised will help invest in state-of-the-art equipment, improve patient services and support our hospital employees. Together, these efforts are helping to build a stronger, more accessible healthcare system for all.

The nine participating foundations that have joined forces to achieve this historic goal are:

With this exceptional achievement, the Northern Star continues to shine the light of hope and build a better future for all.

For information :
Annie Arseneau
Development Agent
(506) 544-2370

Caption of the photo : David Blanchard, Northern Star campaign chairman for the Caraquet region, receives a generous donation from students at École Marguerite-Bourgeois.