Two companies at work on the Holden Mine Cleanup give $20K to promote wellness in the Lake Chelan Valley.

Chelan, WA, October 9, 2023: Rio Tinto and Magnus Pacific are encouraging Chelan Valley residents to live better by giving 20K to wellness initiatives funded by the Lake Chelan Community Hospital Foundation. The contribution will allow the hospital to expand Club Max, a popular program that features a puppy mascot to engage children in an effort to fight obesity.

"Were very pleased with the successes of Club Max. Rio Tinto is proud to be a part of this program," said Holden Mine Cleanup Project Manager Dave Cline.

The Holden Mine Cleanup Project is a $200+ million effort to remediate past environmental problems at the mine. The mine has been closed since the late 1950s and the cleanup is necessary to prevent future water and soil contamination. Rio Tinto, one of the worlds largest mining groups, is managing and paying for the cleanup, which is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2015.

Weve loved working in the Lake Chelan Valley. Im honored to give back to the community, said Magnus Pacific Regional Manager Robert Kirby. Magnus Pacific is a geotechnical/construction firm and the sites largest contractor.

The contribution will be used to expand the scope of Club Max programs to educate and motivate children to make healthy decisions, specifically focusing on exercise and nutrition. Club Max works with children and parents through community and school events to educate and inspire children to eat well and exercise regularly.

Ive been overwhelmed by the enthusiasm weve seen for Max, said Lake Chelan Community Hospital RN Leah Thompson. Weve received feedback from parents, teachers and students asking for expanded offerings. This gift will help us respond to those requests and allow us to encourage more children to lead healthy lives.

The Lake Chelan Community Hospital Foundation actively manages donor contributions, bequests, memorials, donor advised funds, endowments and an annual giving campaign. Each year the Foundation awards scholarships and assists the hospital to purchase necessary equipment to improve patient care. The Foundation is incorporated and recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization.

Contributions are tax deductible under IRS regulations. For additional information, contact Lake Chelan Community Hospital Foundation at 509-682-6125. Donations to the Foundation can be made at www.lcchfoundation.com or sent to PO Box 1911, Chelan, WA 98816.