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Thun family hits the $1,000,000 mark in support of PG health care

A million dollars isn’t what it used to be, but it’s still a life changing amount when it comes to supporting local health care.

On Tuesday, Cameron and Tammy Thun surpassed the $1 million mark in lifetime giving to causes across Prince George and northern BC, with their latest gift supporting breast health imaging at UHNBC.

According to the Spirit of the North Health Care Foundation, their latest $50,000 donation advances Phase 2 of the MRI Breast Health Imaging Program—a vital expansion that will bring MRI-guided breast biopsy capabilities to the local hospital.

This builds off the completion of Phase 1, which introduced non-biopsy MRI breast imaging for the first time north of Kamloops, improving access to diagnostic care for women in Prince George, Terrace, Fort St. John, and surrounding communities.

“Breast health is something that touches every family—ours included,” said Cameron Thun.

“Tammy and I have always believed in stepping up where we can, and this project stood out as a meaningful way to make a difference for women across the North. We want our daughters and granddaughters to grow up in a region where world-class care is available close to home.”

Over the years, the Thun Family’s contributions have supported a wide variety of initiatives, including:

· Child Development Centre in Prince George supporting children in need

· School District 57’s meal programs, ensuring children have access to food and learning opportunities

· Scholarships for trades and post-secondary students, helping youth pursue their goals

· Food drives for the Salvation Army of Prince George

· The Spirit of the North’s cardiac care fund, bringing critical equipment to the North

· Emergency support for local families in crisis, bridging the gap during life’s most difficult moments

“Cameron and Tammy are the definition of quiet champions,” said Aimee Cassie, CEO of Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation. “Their giving has never been about headlines, it’s about heart.

This milestone gift will have a lasting impact on women’s health and further strengthens their legacy of care across our region.”

With this newest advancement in diagnostic imaging, patients will no longer need to travel out of region for MRI breast biopsies—bringing equity, comfort, and faster care to northern BC.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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