Mining for Miracles is a partnership between BC’s mining industry and the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation (BCCHF) where volunteers from the mining community  and our associated industries work together to raise money to improve the quality of health care for children in our province.

Over the past 24 years, BC’s mining industry has raised over $18.2 million for critical needs areas of the hospital, making BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) a recognized centre of excellence in children’s healthcare.  Some of the areas funded by Mining for Miracles in the past have been: an Imaging Facility to house a state of the art MRI system (2010), The CL3 Bio-Containment Lab (2008-2009), The Smart OR (2006-2007) to name just a few.

In 2011 and 2012 Mining for Miracles has committed to raising funds for a pediatric simulation laboratory.  Each year surgeons at BCCH perform over 8,200 surgeries and clock approximately 11,850 surgical hours.  A pediatric simulation laboratory provides surgeons and care givers with a risk-free environment to gain experience and practice in dealing with critical conditions to ensure BC’s children receive the best and safest care possible.

There are many ways for you and your organization to become involved in the Mining for Miracles program.  Please take a moment to browse the website for ideas on how to participate in this year’s campaign.