Support urgent patient care needs, while also marking a cherished moment in time for the family.
Support urgent patient care needs, while also marking a cherished moment in time for the family.
25 years of celebration
For more than 25 years, families have celebrated their babies at Guelph General Hospital with a plaque bearing the child’s name and date of birth on the Footprints wall. As a fundraising program, the Footprints of Guelph General wall helps support urgent patient care needs, including vital equipment for parents and newborns, while also marking a cherished moment in time for the family.
The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital has introduced a refreshed version of this beloved wall, located on the 6th floor Family Birthing Unit. For more information, see the FAQs below, or contact Naznin Rana at [email protected] or by phone at 519-837-6440 ext. 42095.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The Footprints of Guelph General wall is located on the 6th floor hallway area at the Family Birthing Unit (FBU). This ensures it remains easy for families to visit and find their child’s name.
We’re so pleased to welcome new families to the Footprints program! With a $100 donation, you can celebrate your child’s birth by adding their name and date of birth to the newly redesigned wall. You will also receive a certificate and letter as a keepsake to pass on to your baby. This opportunity is also open to grandparents, godparents, and other loved ones who wish to honour a child in this special way.
You can make your donation online or by calling the Foundation at 519-837-6422.
Yes. If you’d like to update the spelling or format of your child’s name, please contact Naznin Rana at [email protected] or call 519-837-6422 ext. 42095.
Names will not be grouped by family. All names will be arranged by date of birth, so siblings may appear near each other only if their birthdays are close together.
No. There is no limit to how many names can be added to the Footprints wall. The design has been created to allow space for future additions, ensuring we can continue to celebrate new babies for years to come.
The Footprints of Guelph General wall will be updated twice a year. This ensures that new additions are celebrated regularly and that the wall continues to reflect the growing number of families we honour.
We’re happy to help. Please reach out to Naznin Rana at [email protected] or call 519-837-6422, ext. 42095 if you have any questions.