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Who we are and
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At the Chalmers Foundation, we believe healthcare is more than treatments and equipment—it’s about compassion, connection, and community. Together, we bring care beyond medicine and hope beyond limits.

The Chalmers Foundation is your regional healthcare charity, dedicated to building a future where every person receives the care and support they need.

We lead community-driven efforts to bridge gaps in healthcare by funding essential equipment, innovative programs, and whole person care at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital and across the Fredericton and Upper River Valley regions.

We work closely with Horizon Health Network to identify high-priority medical equipment and healthcare projects that fall outside of government funding — ensuring our hospital and community services are equipped with the best tools, technology, and knowledge available.

Board of directors

The Chalmers Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of dedicated community members who guide our mission and ensure transparency.

Board of directors

The Chalmers Foundation Inc. is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Current membership of the Board includes:

Dr. Mark MacMillan

Dr. Mark MacMillan

Chair
Karen Scott

Karen
Scott

Vice-Chair
Charlene Milner

Charlene
Milner

Treasurer
Dr. Ann Collins

Dr. Ann
Collins

Executive Member
Charles A. Diab

Charles A.
Diab, Ph.D

CEO
Naz Ali

Naz
Ali

Steven Barnett

Steven
Barnett

Erin Blanchard

Erin
Blanchard

Jan Chisholm

Jan
Chisholm

Emily Cochrane

Emily
Cochrane

Christine Little

Christine
Little

Dolores Whalen

Dolores
Whalen

Sarah Justason

Sarah
Justason

Our team

We’d love to hear from you.
Contact a member of our team by clicking an image below.

Charles A. Diab

Charles A. Diab,
Ph.D

Shawna
White

Shawna
White

Fatemeh
Khazaie

Fatemeh
Khazaie

Heather
Stewart

Heather
Stewart

Angie
Morell Kennedy

Angie
Morell Kennedy

Alexa Sanchez

Jasmin Sisk

Khaleem
Shaik

Khaleem
Shaik

Alyssa
Purdue

Alyssa
Purdue

Our journey

FIRST DECADE

1983

The Chalmers Foundation was founded in 1983 by like-minded community members and physicians. Notable fundraisers were:

  • $1.2 million for CT Scanner,
  • $770,000 for Mammography Unit,
  • $610,000 for Cardiac ultrasound,
  • $610,000 for NICU Expansion and
  • $660,000 for the GI Suite.

SECOND DECADE

1994

Following a successful first decade, the Chalmers Foundation continues to support the region. The infamous 24-Hour Relay began during these years. Notable campaigns were:

  •  $600,000 for Trauma & Ambulatory Care
  • $1.8 million for Regional Cancer Centre
  • $600,000 Cardiac & Vascular Services
  • $1.3 million for Nuclearr Medicine & Renal Care
  • $600,000 for the Angiography Suite
  • $1.2 million for NICU & Pediatrics

THIRD DECADE

2005

As the foundation enters it’s third decade, equipment focuses on digital imaging equipment. Notable campaigns were:

  • $650,000 for Digital Mammography
  • $1 million for a MRI machine
  • $400,00 for a Baby Ultrasound
  • $1 million for Cardiac Renovations & Equipment
  • $550,000 for ER monitors
  • $600,000 for GI Lab
  • $700,000 for ICU & NICU equipments
  • $1.8 million for My Hospital, My Way campaign

FOURTH DECADE

2016

The foundation is now in it’s fourth decade and is expanding the ways it supports local healthcare. Integrating new campaigns that support whole-person care, the Chalmers Foundation is bringing care outside of the four walls of the hospital.

Notable campaigns were:

  • $2.3 million for Pediatric Unit Renovation
  • $700,000 for Laboratory Medicine
  • $1.46 million for My Hospital, My Way
  • $700,000 for Surgical & Endoscopic Enhancements
  • $924,000 for Love Your Lab & ER Safe Room
  • $620,000 for Digital Mammography
  • $1.3 million for Enhancing Your Care

Impact stories

Our 2024 Report is Here

Report to the community

Discover how your donations shape healthcare in Fredericton and the Upper River Valley. Our Reports to the Community highlight annual financials, campaign successes, and upcoming projects.

To request reports prior to 2020, email: chalmers.foundation@horizonnb.ca

Financial accountability

We are accountable to you. Review our Audited Financial Statements to see how your contributions are making a difference.

For financial reports prior to 2021, email: chalmers.foundation@horizonnb.ca