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New Record: Hospital and Rotary programs to receive $190,000 after hundreds ride across Guelph-Wellington
The 11th annual Tour de Guelph, presented by Label Design Ltd. and Scotiabank welcomed a record-breaking 780 riders. While the event continues to welcome donations to reach its $200,000 fundraising goal, they are already celebrating a record-breaking year with an estimated $190,000 net revenue. Proceeds support Guelph General Hospital and numerous local charitable programs through the… Continue Reading New Record: Hospital and Rotary programs to receive $190,000 after hundreds ride across Guelph-Wellington
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The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital launches Spring Campaign to support urgent equipment needs
The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital is asking for members of the Guelph-Wellington community to support its annual Spring Fundraising Campaign. Donations to the campaign will fund urgently needed patient care equipment throughout Guelph General Hospital. As part of the campaign, community members may receive a letter highlighting the importance of donor support in maintaining… Continue Reading The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital launches Spring Campaign to support urgent equipment needs
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Susanne shares her experience as a patient benefitting from GGH’s new MRI Machine
On January 2nd, 2024, Susanne, a regular patient at Guelph General Hospital (GGH), came in for her annual MRI scan of her pancreas as per her doctor’s request. “I have occasional bouts of polymyalgia rheumatic (PMR) and have to go onto quite heavy doses of Prednisone then spend a long time working my way off… Continue Reading Susanne shares her experience as a patient benefitting from GGH’s new MRI Machine
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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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Bangladesh and Bangla Speaking – Grandchildren’s Day Event
Shiba, a longstanding member of the Bangladesh and Bangla Speaking Community, has been a dedicated supporter of GGH for many years. His passion for community started in Bangladesh at the early age of six, where he began prioritizing his community by participating in and organizing events to raise awareness and garner support for various causes.… Continue Reading Bangladesh and Bangla Speaking – Grandchildren’s Day Event
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Your Support Funds MRI Ceiling Lift!
Thanks to 50/50 Hospital Lottery ticket purchasers in the 2023 Summer Solstice draw, Guelph General now has a ceiling-mounted patient lift in the MRI suite. The addition of a patient lift is one of the many changes to the MRI suite that will improve patient experience and safety. For patients with limited to no mobility,… Continue Reading Your Support Funds MRI Ceiling Lift!
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Together, our community cared for Brent Helwig
This past October, the nurses on 6W were surprised to receive a gift basket along with a beautifully crafted and poetic thank-you note from Brent Helwig. Brent had been a patient on the ward precisely one year before and wanted staff to realize just how much their care meant to him. It was on October… Continue Reading Together, our community cared for Brent Helwig
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Circle of Life Members Fund the Purchase of Two New Ventilators
December 2022 Circle of Life Insider Update This fall, dozens of Circle of Life members made an extra donation above and beyond their annual gift to help support the patient equipment needs of Guelph General Hospital. A total of $45,000 in additional gifts has been received so far, and these funds will go towards the… Continue Reading Circle of Life Members Fund the Purchase of Two New Ventilators
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Congratulations to our October 50/50 Hospital Lottery Winner!
When we called Nadia on Friday, October 28th, we stopped her in her tracks, quite literally. She had to pause her running exercise on the treadmill to be able to take our phone call. We shared with Nadia that she had just won October’s grand prize of $21,520! Nadia responded in disbelief, “Oh my gosh,… Continue Reading Congratulations to our October 50/50 Hospital Lottery Winner!
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Patient gratitude inspires seasonal fundraising campaign supporting Guelph General Hospital
Bruce ‘Barks’ Barker, radio announcer for CJOY/ Magic 106.1, champions The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital’s 2022 seasonal campaign to help raise funds for the Hospital’s highest priority patient care needs. Barker has worked as a radio and sports announcer his entire career. He credits Guelph General for saving his life and his livelihood. In… Continue Reading Patient gratitude inspires seasonal fundraising campaign supporting Guelph General Hospital
