Medical thanks

Grateful organ donors and recipients say thanks to Penticton Regional Hospital medical staff with popcorn delight.

Kidney donor Betty Kootnikoff (left) was among the donors and recipients and their families who delivered the festive popcorn tins as part of B.C. Tranplants Operation Popcorn program in appreciation of the efforts of medical staff members at Penticton Regional Hospital recently. Those accepting the gifts included operating room manager Donnie Fullerton (right) and nurses Christine MacKinley (left) and Caroylyn MItchell.

Kidney donor Betty Kootnikoff (left) was among the donors and recipients and their families who delivered the festive popcorn tins as part of B.C. Tranplants Operation Popcorn program in appreciation of the efforts of medical staff members at Penticton Regional Hospital recently. Those accepting the gifts included operating room manager Donnie Fullerton (right) and nurses Christine MacKinley (left) and Caroylyn MItchell.

Organ donors, recipients and their families delivered the festive popcorn tins as part of B.C. Tranplants Operation Popcorn program in appreciation of the efforts of medical staff members at Penticton Regional Hospital recently.

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