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Pediatric unit at Red Deer Regional renamed after Joan Donald Jr.

Aug 13, 2023 | 10:00 AM

The pediatric unit at Red Deer Regional Hospital has been renamed after Mrs. Joan Donald Jr.

Joan Donald Jr. was, as the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation puts it, an influential donor and volunteer with the foundation and other organizations which support health care in central Alberta.

Her lasting legacy, the foundation notes, is the renovation and enhancement of the pediatric unit, hence the renaming.

A ceremony was held this week to make it official.

“We express our heartfelt appreciation to the Donald family for their commitment to this hospital and also for the sacrifices and support they provided to Joan throughout her years of dedication,” says Manon Therriault, Foundation CEO.

“Joan was so passionate about this hospital and the children within it. When pediatric care is supported, we are not only addressing the immediate health needs of our children, but we are also safeguarding their future potential. The children in this hospital who receive the care and attention they deserve are more likely to thrive and have a healthy start in life that sets the stage for lifelong success.”

Therriault adds that the renaming is well-deserved, and that Donald Jr.’s name will serve as a beacon of inspiration for future generations of health care professionals, supports and community members.

“In honouring Joan’s memory, we not only recognize her accomplishments and kindness but also acknowledge the power of compassion, dedication, and the enduring impact one person can have on a community. May her legacy continue to inspire us all.”