An elementary school teacher, father of two, and long-time Comox Valley resident, Chris found himself flying down the track with the Coal Hills BMX Club, rediscovering the joy of his youth.

“I knew right away it was bad,” Chris recalls. “My hand was a mess, my ribs hurt to breathe, both shoulders were screaming. It wasn’t just a tumble – it was a full stop.”

Chris is sharing his story to highlight the importance of diagnostic imaging in our community. The Comox Valley Healthcare Foundation have launched a campaign to replace aging ultrasound machines and invest in a state-of-the-art mammography unit. With more than 104,000 diagnostic procedures performed each year, these upgrades are urgently needed.

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