Holiday Inn Express and Suites are “Giving for Good” this September
Throughout the month of September, Holiday Inn Express & Suites at 310 Hunt Road in Courtenay is hosting a stuffed toy drive benefitting young patients receiving care at the Comox Valley Hospital.
September is a special month at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)—the collective of hotels spanning more than 100 countries. They dedicate the entire month to giving back. Thousands of hotel workers across the globe are doing good through gestures big or small. In Courtenay, staff and guests at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites are collecting as many stuffed animals as they can with the goal to help the Comox Valley Healthcare Foundation provide up to 10,000 plush toys annually through their Pediatric Stuffed Animal Program.
Stuffed animals are used in several departments throughout the hospital to help comfort children who need medical care. These soft, cuddly toys reduce stress and are wonderful for distracting, calming, or cheering up young patients.
Hotel organizers invite the public to join their Giving for Good campaign by dropping off stuffies at the hotel. For hygiene reasons, donated stuffies should be new with the tags left on. They are offering discounts of 10% for meeting space rentals through December 2025 for local businesses who donate stuffed animals at the hotel or who direct their donations to the Foundation’s Pediatric Stuffed Animal Program this September (form below).
The Comox Valley Healthcare Foundation extends heartfelt thanks to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Courtenay-Comox for their generous support and ongoing commitment to local healthcare through this initiative and their monthly giving.
Over the past two years, Holiday Inn Express has donated an incredible $7,200 to the Foundation, supporting our top priorities and helping to improve patient care in our region. Their monthly contributions are generated from a portion of guests’ stay going back to local healthcare, made possible through their discounted rates for patients and their families. This thoughtful initiative not only provides financial support but also offers comfort and convenience to those navigating challenging times—just minutes from the hospital.
Buy stuffed animals for young patients through the form below or visit Holiday Inn Express & Suites at 310 Hunt Road in Courtenay to drop off new stuffed animals.