David Kampe shared his success in business through his generous and varied support of his community, including the Penticton General Hospital and the patient care centre that was named in his honour.

In 1981, Kampe started the team that now owns and operates Peters Bros. Construction and Paving, which has grown to employ upwards of 200 people across B.C.

With his success in business, Kampe was driven to make an impact on Penticton. His unmatched generosity often was anonymous or masked so that his personal identity was not obvious.

While his contributions to the hospital expansion were instrumental in moving the project forward, there were many other aspects of life in Penticton that benefited from Kampe’s support, either behind the scenes or through sponsorships from Peters Bros.

The company sponsors community and cultural events such as the annual Penticton Peach Festival, the largest free-of-charge festival in Canada. It funds the main stage entertainment and the festival’s grand parade. Kampe also set up the financial resources needed for the festival to host the Canadian Forces Snowbirds.

Post-secondary students, many of whom would not otherwise have the money to pursue their goals, have benefitted from the bursary and scholarship fund Kampe established.

Kampe also supported recreation and culture in Penticton. Branded as a company sponsored contribution, any child or youth who wants to attend a Junior A Penticton Vees hockey game can do so free of charge.