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Pink Garden Tea rises $500 toward pediatric crash cart for Creston Valley Hospital

The annual Pink Garden Tea featured teas of all kinds, teacup artwork and knotted items to raise funds for Creston hospital...
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(From left) East Kootenay Foundation for Health executive director Donna Grainger accepts proceeds from the Pink Garden Tea’s Debbie Graham

Just imagine sitting in a beautiful garden surrounded by flowers and gorgeous scenery with the scents of freshly baked scones and teas brewing filling your senses. You may think it is imagination when, in fact, this is exactly what takes place annually in the garden of Debbie Graham as she and her team of tea fanciers welcomes guests to the Pink Garden Tea.

The Pink Garden Tea took place July 19 and proceeds from the event earmarked to support women in the valley.

The grounds are exceptional and the hospitality even more so. Those in attendance came with anticipation of enjoying teas of all kinds while knowing they are making a difference in the lives of other women.

The tea also featured the sale of items including teacup painting prints and gift cards by the talented Laura Leeder and scarves, blankets and afghans lovingly made by Linda Panchyshyn.

As the final drop of tea was poured and the unity of women celebrated, the Pink Garden Tea was able to generously donate $500 to the East Kootenay Foundation for Health (EKFH) for the Creston Valley Hospital. The funds have been directed to the purchase of a pediatric crash cart ($4,000) for the emergency department.

Third-party fundraisers of all kinds have an impact and benefit for health care in the community and for the region. If you’re interested in creating your own event, please contact EKFH executive director Donna Grainger at 250-489-6481 or 1-877-489-6481.

—EAST KOOTENAY FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH