The Brockville and District Hospital Foundation (BDHF) would like to thank the family of Mike Ferris and Jen Burns for their generous donation of $25,000 to the “Under One Roof” Campaign in support of the Brockville General Hospital’s (BGH) Phase II Redevelopment Project. The purpose of this project is to amalgamate the services of the Brockville General Hospital presently provided at both the Charles Street and Garden Street sites “Under One Roof”. The project’s completion is slated for the fall of 2020.

Pictured here seated: (l-r) Mike and Jen’s daughters Zoe, and Ruby. Back row: (l-r) Heather Halladay, BDHF Chair, Mike Ferris, Jen Burns and Nick Vlacholias, BGH President and CEO.

Not only do the Brockville General Hospital Nurses Alumnae preserve its long and distinguished history, they also honour Alumnae members who have passed away by making annual donations to two of Brockville General Hospital’s programs; the Palliative Care program and the Cardiac Rehab Program. This year the Nurses Alumnae donated $1,000 to Palliative Care, and they also donated $1,000 to the Cardiac Rehab Program.

Pictured here are several members of the Nursing Alumnae of the Brockville General Hospital School of Nursing Executive presenting the cheque to BGH: (l-r) Shirley Powers, Quiet Room, Brockville General Nurses Alumnae; Linda Poole, President, Brockville General Nurses Alumnae: Julie Caffin, Vice-President & Chief Nursing Executive, Brockville General Hospital, and Shirley Jones, Remembrance, Nursing Alumnae of the Brockville General Hospital School of Nursing.

The Kawartha Credit Union (Brockville Branch) presented a very generous $5,000 cheque to the Brockville and District Hospital Foundation (BDHF) in support of the BHDF’s 11th Annual Heart & Solstice Event that took place on Thursday, June 20th, 2019.With this donation, the Kawartha Credit Union is honoring its corporate commitment to support the local community.

Pictured (l-r): Lauren Phillips BDHF Events Manager, Judy Snelgrove Heart & Solstice Planning Committee Member, Keith Parry Incoming Branch Manager Kawartha Credit Union and Kathryn Ruttimann Director, Kawartha Credit Union - Eastern Branches.

On June 8, 2019, sisters, Yvonne Clifford and Annette Borger-Snel, held a garage sale in memory of their mother, Rita Borger that raised an astounding $1,200.00 for Brockville General Hospital’s Palliative Care Program. Yvonne and Annette graciously donated the garage sale proceeds to the Palliative Care Program in thanks for the care and compassion provided to their mother.

Pictured here accepting the cheque from sisters, Yvonne Clifford and Annette Borger-Snel (l-r) are Joan Simon Executive Director, Brockville and District Hospital Foundation and Linda Hunter, Vice President of Clinical Services, Brockville General Hospital.

On June 6, 2019, the Order of Eastern Star, Violet Chapter (Prescott) presented a $4,000 cheque to the Brockville and District Hospital Foundation in support of BGH’s Palliative Care Program. The Order of the Eastern Star members raised these funds through craft sales, bake sales and fashion shows.

Pictured here presenting the donation cheque to Joan Simon, Executive Director, Brockville and District Hospital Foundation (centre), are (left): Sandra Worden, Worthy Matron, Eastern Star, Violet Chapter and (right), Richard Bennett, Worthy Patron, Eastern Star, Violet Chapter.

The Brockville and District Hospital Foundation (BDHF) would like to thank the membership of the May Court Club of Brockville for their generous $60,000 donation to the “Under One Roof” Campaign in support of the Brockville General Hospital’s (BGH) Phase II Redevelopment Project. This donation will go towards funding the Palliative Care areas Visitor/Patient Lounge and one in-patient Palliative Care room. The May Court Club of Brockville began May 5, 1959 and in keeping with its 60^th Anniversary this year thought this donation so fitting for this special milestone.

Pictured here surrounded by the May Court Club Executive during the recent cheque presentation (l-r): Shirley Maki, May Court Club of Brockville President, Nick Vlacholias, BGH President and CEO, Mary Jean McFall, Campaign Co-chair and Joan Simon, BDHF Executive Director. (Photo compliments of Shawn Leahy)

The Brockville and District Hospital Foundation (BDHF) would like to thank Bruce and Sue Lounsbury for their generous donation of $10,000 to the “Under One Roof” Campaign in support of the Brockville General Hospital’s Phase II Redevelopment Project. 

Pictured here are seated: (l-r) BDHF Chair Heather Halladay, Bruce and Sue Lounsbury and Campaign Co-Chair Mary Jean McFall.

The Brockville and District Hospital Foundation (BDHF) would like to thank The Ballymenagh Foundation Inc. established in 1988 by the late Barbara Webster for their extremely generous donation to the “Under One Roof” Campaign, in support of the Brockville General Hospital’s Phase II Redevelopment Project. The purpose of this project is to amalgamate the services of the Brockville General Hospital presently provided at both the Charles Street and Garden Street sites “Under One Roof”. The project’s completion is slated for the fall of 2020.

Pictured here are: (l-r) Campaign Co-Chair, Mary Jean McFall; Ballymenagh Foundation Director, C. Douglas Mackintosh; President Richard Dumbrille and Campaign Co-Chair, David Beatty. Missing from photo Ballymenagh Foundation Director, Perry Seafield Grant Beverley.

Last evening’s Spring Swing Event, hosted by the Friends of Palliative Care Golf Tournament Committee, took place at the Keystorm Pub. Over 100 attendees filled the Keystorm for a fun evening of brews and light appetizers that were donated by Dan Thompson, Keystorm Pub Owner. Attendees also had the opportunity to bid on sought after golf and hockey memorabilia that raised $5,800 for Brockville General Hospital’s Palliative Care Program. The auction items were graciously donated by Keven and Tracey Coon of Coons Bath Design. The Brockville & District Hospital Foundation greatly appreciates the effort, and support, that was made in making this event a resounding success!

Pictured here presenting the cheque to Dave Publow, Friends of Palliative Care Co-Chair is Dan Thompson, Keystorm Pub Owner (left).

The Brockville and District Hospital Foundation (BDHF) would like to thank Jim Cooper, Chair of the Brockville General Hospital (BGH), for his extremely generous donation of $150,000 to the “Under One Roof” Campaign in support of the Brockville General Hospital’s Phase II Redevelopment Project.

Pictured here are: (l-r) David Beatty Campaign Co-Chair, Jim Cooper BGH Chair and Mary Jean McFall Campaign Co-Chair.

The Brockville and District Hospital Foundation (BDHF) would like to thank Hunter and Betty Grant for their generous donation of $25,000 to the “Under One Roof” Campaign in support of the Brockville General Hospital’s Phase II Redevelopment Project.

Pictured here are: (l-r) David Beatty Campaign Co-Chair, Betty Grant, Hunter Grant and Mary Jean McFall Campaign Co-Chair. 

Over the years, Tim Hortons (Brockville Locations) has donated proceeds from their Smile Cookie Campaign to Brockville General Hospital (BGH). Tim Hortons (Brockville) donates to BGH not only because Tim Hortons is a community-minded organization; they also know that there is always a need for equipment items at BGH.

Before the 2018 Smile Cookie Campaign started, BGH identified the need for chemotherapy chairs for its Ambulatory Care Unit.  With more-and-more patients receiving cancer care closer to home the requirement for chemotherapy chairs that were comfortable, and helped to create a relaxing environment, was why the chairs were at the top of the list. Tim Hortons (Brockville) was only too happy to help out. During the 2018 Smile Campaign, Tim Hortons (Brockville) sold 19,066 Smile Cookies, and BGH was able to purchase four chemotherapy treatment chairs.

Joan Simon, Executive Director, Brockville and District Hospital Foundation (BDHF), notes that the Foundation is extremely grateful for Tim Hortons continued support for BGH, “the purchase of four chemotherapy chairs for BGH’s Ambulatory Care Unit helps to create a comfortable, and relaxing, environment that allows patients to focus on getting well.”  

Seen here in BGH’s Ambulatory Care Unit are: (Seated l-r): Francine Croteau, Registered Nurse (RN), BGH; Penny Levesque, Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) BGH; Shannon Jones, RN, BGH and Brianna Galway, Unit Clerk, BGH. (Standing l-r): Deanne Henson, Program Manager Outpatient Clinics, BGH and Allie Steacy, RN Student (St. Lawrence College).  Photo by Shawn Leahy.