For over 20 years, Central Albertans have received important and often lifesaving health interventions thanks to the generosity of all those who attend and make donations to the Festival of Trees.

In 2017, proceeds from this critical fundraiser will provide new technology to the hematology and microbiology labs.  These labs are responsible for analyzing about 3,000,000 samples a year!  These tests provide doctors and patients with crucial information.   That information will be provided quicker and even more accurately thanks to your generosity.   Click to learn more..

The 2017 Festival of Trees runs from November 22-26 and there really is something for everyone! The Festival of Trees has a wide variety of special events planned for guests to socialize, have fun, and support healthcare for the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre.  Tickets for the festivities are on sale now and you can keep checking in with Todayville, where we’ll be highlighting all the fun and exciting events happening during the Festival!

About Festival of Trees

2016’s Festival of Trees raised $950,000.  Over the years in total, the event has raised $13,880,513.00!

Funds raised from this year’s Festival will be used to purchase new technology and equipment in two lab departments, Hematology and Microbiology.   Festival 2017 funds will also allow for the purchase of new digital technology, called automated digital cell morphology, to further automate the reading of blood films that aid in the diagnosis of different types of blood conditions.

This new technology will reduce the time it takes to process the samples for testing by 50%. This savings will allow the lab to better utilize its valuable staff resources in the face of an ever-increasing workload, plus will feature automated competency assessments.  Ultimately, patient care will receive the benefits of this important technology at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre.

Click here to donate to the Festival of Trees