05/06/2026
On behalf of our staff and board of directors, we want to sincerely thank the Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Store for their incredibly generous donation! It was a genuine pleasure meeting with Laureen and Tara last week. We appreciated the opportunity to share more about our free support services, and the positive impact that community donations have on our caregiver programs and community initiatives. We’re truly grateful for the LHCA’s commitment to supporting Ladysmith caregivers and their families. Thank you for all you do!
On April 28, 2026, the Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary was honoured to present a donation of $12,500.00 to the Cowichan Family Caregivers Support Society.
During our visit, we had the opportunity to tour their welcoming space and learn more about the incredible support they provide to caregivers and families throughout our community. It was truly heartwarming to see firsthand the care, compassion, and safe space they offer to those navigating difficult journeys alongside their loved ones.
The Cowichan Family Caregivers Support Society provides free support services for local families caring for loved ones with a disability or life-limiting medical diagnosis. Their services include support groups, one-to-one emotional support, healthcare system navigation, connections to community resources, education, and caregiver wellness support.
We are grateful to help support the meaningful work they do in our region.
To learn more about their programs and services, please visit:
https://www.familycaregiverssupport.org/
This donation was made possible through the generous support of our volunteers, donors, shoppers, and community members who continue to support the Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Store. Together, we are helping care ripple outward through our communities. 💫
Photo left to right Laureen Styles (LHCA President) Linda Dirksen Gale (Cowichan Family Caregivers Support Society Executive Director) Tara McHugh-Lee (LHCA Executive Director)
