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Black Tie Bingo – Experience Africa Raises $266,000 for Guelph General Hospital
Despite a large hurdle in the planning of this year’s gala, the 22nd Annual Black Tie Bingo set another fundraising record, raising $266,000 for Guelph General Hospital. When the Foundation staff learned about a flood at the Village by the Arboretum just 10-weeks out from the event date that would force them to find a… Continue Reading Black Tie Bingo – Experience Africa Raises $266,000 for Guelph General Hospital
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Black Tie Bingo fundraiser makes a last-minute venue change after flooding jeopardizes the event
It was mid-afternoon, Dec. 22, 2017. Staff at The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital were preparing to depart for their Christmas break when they received the devastating news. A fire suppression water pipe located in The Village by the Arboretum’s Village Centre had ruptured and caused extensive damage. Most distressingly, the reconstruction would not be… Continue Reading Black Tie Bingo fundraiser makes a last-minute venue change after flooding jeopardizes the event
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Supporters of Guelph General Hospital Honoured at a Special Donor Wall Celebration
Saving lives and improving health, together with our community – this statement now shines overhead the Foundation’s updated donor wall. Underneath, 968 names are proudly displayed. They are the Hospital’s most supportive donors, those whose cumulative giving falls between $5,000 to over $1 million. Each year the Foundation takes great care to update the wall.… Continue Reading Supporters of Guelph General Hospital Honoured at a Special Donor Wall Celebration
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Business After 5 at Guelph General Hospital
We were pleased to partner with the Guelph Chamber of Commerce for the second time to host a Business After 5 (BA5) Networking event at Guelph General Hospital.
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Community members make a big impact at GGH by organizing fundraising events.
We are thankful to all those community members who take the time to organize fundraising events to support our Hospital. They are significant undertakings that make patient care better by funding essential patient care equipment. You can imagine our absolute delight when within a recent two-week period we were presented a total of $45,032 as… Continue Reading Community members make a big impact at GGH by organizing fundraising events.
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Charity Yard Sales Raises $1,000 for Guelph General Hospital.
Recently, an enthusiastic group representing the Bangladesh and Bangla speaking community dropped by to present the proceeds from their Charity Yard Sale. “It was an easy decision for us to select Guelph General Hospital as the beneficiary,” said Shibabrata Nandi, at whose home the yard sale took place. Many members of the community have had… Continue Reading Charity Yard Sales Raises $1,000 for Guelph General Hospital.
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Tour de Guelph 2017 sees inspiring acts of generosity.
We knew it would be a terrific event, but even we didn’t expect this. Two supremely altruistic acts made it an extra special Tour de Guelph this year. Tour de Guelph attracts cyclists of all ages and abilities for an inspired day of riding. Close to $100,000 was raised for Guelph General Hospital and local… Continue Reading Tour de Guelph 2017 sees inspiring acts of generosity.
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Babies born at Guelph General Hospital receive a new kind of welcome through a partnership between The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital and the Guelph Public Library.
The birth of a baby is already a special time, but it has just gotten even more special at Guelph General Hospital. Now babies born at the Rotary Club of Guelph Family Birthing Unit receive a bundle of goodies neatly tucked inside the handy and reusable “Born to Read” bag. A copy of the storybook… Continue Reading Babies born at Guelph General Hospital receive a new kind of welcome through a partnership between The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital and the Guelph Public Library.
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Fundraising Update: Monitor/ Defibrillator Units and Portable X-ray Machines
Funding patient care equipment for Guelph General Hospital depends on a community-wide commitment. We are thankful that our community has demonstrated its generosity and commitment to exceptional patient care time and again. And this year has been no exception as we witness the caring response of our community to help fund emergency and critical patient… Continue Reading Fundraising Update: Monitor/ Defibrillator Units and Portable X-ray Machines
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4th Annual Tour de Guelph: bigger, better, and greater impact!
The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital and the Rotary Clubs of Guelph South and Guelph Trillium are proud to announce that the event’s 706 riders, 48 sponsors and vendors, and 100+ volunteers, together, helped to make this event possible and to raise close to $100,000 for our community! An event of this magnitude takes a… Continue Reading 4th Annual Tour de Guelph: bigger, better, and greater impact!