The Drumheller Elks #54 presented a $2,500 cheque to the Drumheller Area Health Foundation to go towards the Laparoscopic Surgical Tower purchase for the Drumheller Health Centre. This donation is to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Drumheller Elks in December. In the last five years, the Elks have given over $7,700 to the Drumheller Area Health Foundation and over $96,000 to various charities and community organizations in the Drumheller area. The Laparoscopic Surgical Tower is required by the Operating Room to conduct laparoscopic surgeries, such as hernia, gallbladder, and colon.The Drumheller Area Health Foundation needs $60,000 to complete the $160,000 purchase and the Elks donation will bring the Foundation one step closer to completing this surgical tower purchase. At the donation are (l-r ) Mary Marshman, Director, Drumheller Area Health Foundation, Gail Schrock, President, Drumheller Elks #54, Phyllis Anderson, Secretary/Treasurer, Drumheller Elks #54, and Nathan Banda, Site Manager, Drumheller Health Centre.
