Ladonne and Steve Davidson (Image Credit: CFJC Today)

By James Peters

Generous Donation

Kamloops couple hopes big RIH Foundation donation will inspire others to give back

Nov 10, 2020 | 2:33 PM

KAMLOOPS — The Royal Inland Hospital Foundation is celebrating a rare six-figure donation from a local couple.

In a news release, the foundation says it has received $100,000 from Steve and Ladonne Davidson.

The Davidsons explained they resolved to make a donation in honour of their birthdays earlier this year, and the RIH Foundation was a natural choice because it was where both of their children were born.

In addition, Ladonne had spent time in the hospital in spring for pancreatitis and pneumonia, and their son Matthew had an extended stay in the hospital 13 years ago after a snowboarding accident.

The donation will go toward the waiting room in the 7th floor of the Patient Care Tower under construction.

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The Davidsons say they hope their gift will inspire other local families to give back to the hospital that has been important in so many lives.