Inspirational Philanthropist Award Recipient

• Linda Hasenfratz and Ed Newton, 2025 Recipients

  April 8, 2025

  Linda and Ed have had a profound impact on our hospital and the community. Their remarkable contributions—spanning philanthropy, volunteer leadership, and economic development — have transformed healthcare and inspired a local culture of generosity. Khalil Khamis, Chair of The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital Board of Directors, praised their efforts: “Linda and Ed founded our… Continue Reading Linda Hasenfratz and Ed Newton, 2025 Recipients

• Robert Ireland, 2024 Recipient

  March 1, 2024

  This year’s recipient, announced at our Black Tie Bingo fundraising gala, is Robert Ireland. Robert Ireland (or Bob, as he is known to many) was born at Guelph General Hospital into a family of four siblings led by an engineer dad and a stay-at-home mom. When urged by his mother to acquire a trade at… Continue Reading Robert Ireland, 2024 Recipient

• John and Barbara Wood, Inaugural Recipients

  March 7, 2023

  Inaugural recipients, 2022: JOHN & BARBARA WOOD; award presented on march 4th, 2023 at Black Tie Bingo. Continue Reading John and Barbara Wood, Inaugural Recipients