There is something to be said about the big hearts of people who live in small towns, and what they can accomplish.

In the Foothills, one of the very best things is the support the community gives to the High River Hospital Foundation.

Dr. Verna Yiu, Alberta Health Services President and CEO, was on hand for the annual donor appreciation event says it is amazing.

"The hospital would not be where it is today without all that partnership," Yiu said.

"The $1.6 million expansion of the cancer centre is really a good example of what we can do together."

She is looking forward to seeing what work the foundation is going to do next.

The Foundation funded $1,837,235 of local health care equipment and programs in 2016, the largest portion going to the new Cancer Centre.

A new fundraiser will be announced on Mothers Day.

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