Donor Spotlight

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

Karan Arora, owner of WingsUp! Guelph restaurant on Speedvale Avenue has been making a real difference in the community by supporting Guelph General Hospital through his fundraising endeavours. Karan came to Canada in 2011 with the goal of establishing himself in his new country. He started working at WingsUp! in Mississauga, taking on entry-level positions… Continue Reading Donor Spotlight: Karan Arora and WingsUp! Guelph

In the realm of healthcare, recognizing and spearheading moments of change is crucial to shaping a better future. Thanks to Cory Young Insurance Group Inc. and Co-operators, Guelph General Hospital is now able to make key changes in their commitment to sustainability. Cory Young’s story is one rooted in Guelph, a community he holds close… Continue Reading Donor Spotlight: Cory Young Insurance Group Inc. and Co-operators

Milan and Smilja Lésič arrived in Guelph in 1975 so that Milan could take a job with Pirelli Cable. Over the years since the couple settled in the city, Milan has worked hard to develop real estate projects. Now, his company, Wyndham Street Investments, has become one of the area’s land development and property management… Continue Reading Donor Spotlight: Milan Lesic

Joy Chhina has many connections to Guelph General Hospital.  He was born in the Hospital; he was treated for a broken leg when he was small; he helped his three kids enter the world; he has been treated in the ER for more soccer injuries than he cares to remember. Not to mention that his… Continue Reading Donor Spotlight: RE/MAX Realtor, Joy Chhina

Greg Insley has been a Guelph resident since 1994 and attended the hospital over the years for the birth of his two children and for the occasional ER visits for stitches and broken bones.  But things changed when, two years ago, he spent four days at GGH following routine surgery. While he was doing laps… Continue Reading Donor Spotlight: Waverley Lodge/ Masonic Foundation

From his office on Speedvale Avenue in Guelph, Harpreet Garcha heads up the Guelph-based trucking firm TRANS99 Logistics. Harpreet came to Guelph in 2008 and set up his company in 2011 with his brother and a friend. Today, TRANS99 is a significant employer and a substantial constituent of the City’s business sector. The business is… Continue Reading Donor Spotlight: Harpreet Garcha and TRANS99

The staff. Ruby couldn’t get the staff out of her mind. She marveled at how well the caregivers took care of her during her week admitted at Guelph General Hospital. Shifts would change, the faces came and went, but every caregiver provided the support she needed as she recovered from a reaction to a chemotherapy… Continue Reading Grateful Donor Supports ‘Mission: Nutrition’ for GGH Staff

Three years ago, Karen and Bob Bonham decided to move from their home in Oakville to be closer to family here in Guelph. The city’s Newcomer Club appealed to Karen, and she joined. The Newcomers Club is a non-profit organization for women new to Guelph or who have recently gone through a significant change in… Continue Reading Dinner for Six – Black Tie Bingo Style