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The funds will help build a new Recreation and Wellness Centre at the Kelowna campus.
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Pam Prentice, development officer with the Okanagan College Foundation, says the donation is a big boost.
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The Thrive Here campaign launched in 2023 with a $5 million gift from the Don Folk family. Since then, support has poured in from individuals and local businesses. The facility is named after the Don Folk family.
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