Donor Spotlight
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Barzotti Family makes $1 million gift, expanding breast cancer screening in Guelph
Guelph, ON, October 28, 2025 / — As Breast Cancer Awareness month comes to a close, the Barzotti family today announced an additional landmark gift to support healthcare locally: a $1 million commitment to The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital. The donation will help dramatically expand access to breast cancer screening for the Guelph-Wellington community,… Continue Reading Barzotti Family makes $1 million gift, expanding breast cancer screening in Guelph
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Hunter Family Donates $1 Million Towards New Guelph General Hospital community-based medical centre
Guelph, ON – September 25, 2025 — The Hunter Family Foundation has made a landmark commitment of $1 million to support the creation of a new medical centre at the Guelph campus of Conestoga College, marking a major step forward in The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital’s $10 million fundraising goal. The new ultrasound suite… Continue Reading Hunter Family Donates $1 Million Towards New Guelph General Hospital community-based medical centre
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Memorial Golf Tournament Raises Money for Paediatric Department
When Poppy’s 34-year-old son Arron passed away unexpectedly last year, her family wanted to do something special to honour him. Poppy Gill, an Ultrasound Technician at Guelph General Hospital, says her son, who was a porter at another hospital, loved sports. “Arron loved the outdoors, fishing, camping, skiing, skating and boating. Many hours were spent… Continue Reading Memorial Golf Tournament Raises Money for Paediatric Department
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Ted and Neena Kohli donate $500K to Guelph General Hospital
The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital is excited to announce a $500,000 donation from local philanthropists, Ted and Neena Kohli. This generous gift will directly support the hospital’s most pressing needs as well as an updated Welcome Centre, enhancing the quality of patient care and ensuring the availability of essential medical equipment. The Kohlis, long-time… Continue Reading Ted and Neena Kohli donate $500K to Guelph General Hospital
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Celebrating the Holiday Spirit: 100 Care Kits Distributed to Older Adults at Guelph General
A heartfelt thanks to our Circle of Life Members and Foundation Team! This holiday season, Foundation Board Members and staff were honored to help deliver 100 care kits to older adult patients who were in the hospital during the holiday season. These care kits were thoughtfully assembled by a number of our dedicated Circle of… Continue Reading Celebrating the Holiday Spirit: 100 Care Kits Distributed to Older Adults at Guelph General
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Donor Spotlight: Rebecca and Breathe Medical Spa
Rebecca Moore is a small business owner in Guelph. Out of gratitude for the supportive community that she attributes to the success she has had in growing her business, Breathe Medical Spa, Rebecca began seeking out ways to give a little back. Rebecca shares that it wasn’t an easy road. She started her career in Milton in the spa industry. While a young mother of two pre-teens,… Continue Reading Donor Spotlight: Rebecca and Breathe Medical Spa
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Barbara Wood Awarded King Charles III’s Coronation Medal
The Guelph-Wellington community is celebrating the well-deserved recognition of Barbara Wood, the recent recipient of the prestigious King Charles III Medal. Alongside fellow nominees Linda Hasenfratz and Jim Estill (all winners!), Barbara was recognized for her exceptional contributions to our region. Barbara has been an inspiration for philanthropy, particularly in the realm of healthcare. Her… Continue Reading Barbara Wood Awarded King Charles III’s Coronation Medal
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Dr. Jennifer Caspers: Steadfast supporter of GGH
Why does Dr. Jennifer Caspers donate to The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital? She explains that she has a deep connection to Guelph and its hospital, a bond ingrained in her upbringing. Raised in the city by a physician father and a mother who served as both a midwife and nurse, Jennifer departed for her… Continue Reading Dr. Jennifer Caspers: Steadfast supporter of GGH
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Guelph Firefighters Benevolent Foundation Donates $14,163!
A huge THANK YOU to The Guelph Firefighters Benevolent Foundation for their extremely generous donation to The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital of $14,163! This generous donation will aid Guelph General in purchasing an extremely important piece of patient care equipment – the Giraffe, Stand-alone Infant Resuscitation System. This piece of patient care equipment enables… Continue Reading Guelph Firefighters Benevolent Foundation Donates $14,163!
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Visionary Gift for a Healthier Community
Diane Harvey loves Guelph. She grew up on Division Street, went to school, built a career, married and raised a daughter here. Diane has tirelessly volunteered for organizations she felt made Guelph a better place. She presently serves on the board of Torchlight Services and volunteered at the Canadian Cancer Society and Meals on Wheels.… Continue Reading Visionary Gift for a Healthier Community
