After more than a decade at the helm of the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation (ERHF), the executive director is bowing out.
This month, the organization that supports the Port Moody hospital and patient care announced that Charlene Giovannetti-King will retire at the end of January.
In a news release, Giovannetti-King said leading the foundation, which tripled in size during her tenure, “has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.”
“I am so proud of what we have collectively achieved and know full well none of it would have been possible without the unwavering support of donors, sponsors, our dedicated staff and amazing volunteers,” she added.
Tom Morton, the foundation’s board chair, praised Giovannetti-King for her leadership especially as the hospital expanded.
Most recently, she was in charge of a $5-million capital campaign to grow the emergency department.
“I am very grateful for Charlene’s knowledge and expertise in fundraising,” stated former board chair Alison Johansen, in the release.
“Her stewardship of the volunteer board members, donors and community supporters has been amazing, as is her own personal love of our community hospital.”
Meanwhile, the ERHF board of directors is now recruiting her successor.
Since 1982, the foundation has collected more than $40 million for the hospital.
To donate, you can visit the foundation's website.
