Image: FVHCF / Provided / Volunteers with the Abbotsford Auxiliary have raised enough funding to secure two vital pieces of equipment at the hospital.
By Alyssa Conti
BIG CONTRIBUTION
Nov 1, 2025 | 1:11 PM
ABBOTSFORD — Patients in traumatic or critical conditions may receive better care at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital (ARH) after a significant donation by its Auxiliary.
The $74,000 donation secured two high-priority devices designed to facilitate quick responses and precise stabilization—a specialized hypothermia/hyperthermia blanket system and a rapid infuser pump.
“These items are game-changers in time-critical situations,” said the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation. “[T]he generosity of the Abbotsford Auxiliary ensures that medical teams have the best tools to achieve optimal patient outcomes. This support elevates the level of immediate care hospital teams can provide.”
A rapid infuser pump delivers large amounts of IV fluids and blood to trauma patients, while the specialized blanket helps regulate patient temperature.