Foundation of Guelph General Hospital Program Hub
The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital was established in 1987 to raise and steward funds to enhance Guelph General Hospital’s provision for much of the day-to-day costs of running the hospital. Although government funding does cover some of the costs associated with healthcare in the hospital, it does not cover most costs associated with patient care equipment.
The hospital relies on the support of our community, through The Foundation, to provide funds for this equipment. If you or a loved one has ever needed an MRI scan, a ventilator, or lab work at the hospital they have benefited from the generosity of our donors.
Interested in supporting your local hospital? Check out the various ways through which you can give back to Guelph General….

Monthly Giving
Monthly giving is helping fund some of the highest priority patient care equipment across the hospital

Circle of Life
Members make a gift of $500 or more to support patient care initiatives and innovations across Guelph General

Inner Circle
Inner Circle members give a gift of $2,500 or more a year in order to participate in voting for a special hospital project to collectively support

Planned Giving
These are several types of gifts that are arranged, or planned, in the present to be allocated at a future date

Hospital Lottery
Two great ways to play and support. The 50/50 Hospital Lottery and Split the Pot Lottery
Program details
Monthly Giving
Sign up for monthly giving and know that your donation is helping fund some of the highest priority patient care equipment across the hospital. Monthly gifts are billed on the 15th of every month and can be made at any amount.
Funding consistency from monthly donors allows Guelph General to plan and budget more effectively, knowing that a certain amount will be coming in regularly. While individual one-time donations are valuable, monthly contributions can add up to a larger cumulative impact over time. Even small monthly donations can result in a significant contribution by the end of the year.
Program Contact:
Steven Huether
[email protected] | 519-837-6440 ext. 2015
Circle of Life
The Circle of Life Program was created in 2013 to bring leaders in our community together to support the hospital. Every year our Circle of Life members make a gift of $500 or more to support patient care initiatives and innovations across Guelph General. Members within this group gain access to a number of benefits, which include:
- Attendance at special events
- A quarterly newsletter featuring insider news about the hospital
- Recognition in the Foundation’s annual donor listing and on our website
Program Contact:
Deanne Leblanc
[email protected] | 519-837-6440 ext. 2007
Inner Circle
The Inner Circle is part of our Circle of Life Program. Inner Circle members give a gift of $2,500 or more a year in order to participate in voting for a special hospital project they would like to collectively support with their other Inner Circle members. Membership within the Inner Circle grants you access to all the benefits of Circle of Life membership
- Attendance at special events
- A quarterly newsletter featuring insider news about the hospital
- Recognition in the Foundation’s annual donor listing and on our website
With the added benefits of:
- 1 vote in the collective decision of which hospital project to support
- An invitation to the annual Circle of Life Inner Circle Cocktail Party
Program Contact:
Deanne Leblanc
[email protected] | 519-837-6440 ext. 2007
Planned Giving
Planned giving refers to several types of gifts that are arranged, or planned, in the present to be allocated at a future date. These gifts are usually made through a will or trust.
Planned giving donors become part of our Heritage Society meeting once annually for a recognition luncheon with a special speaker from the hospital. Members of the society are also able to attend hospital tours and educational seminars.
Once a planned gift is confirmed, members, with their permission, are recognized in Foundation publications. These extraordinary gifts are also recognized on our Donor Wall and all requests for anonymity will be respected.
Program Contact:
Matt Peltomaki
[email protected] | 519-837-6440 ext. 2569
Hospital Lotteries
The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital has two was to play and support.
- 50/50 Hospital lottery: is offered three times per year, with proceeds supporting Guelph General Hospital! Managed electronically, the 50/50 draw starts with a guaranteed prize and the prize will increase as soon as gross sales exceed 2x the guaranteed prize.
- Split the Pot: we are one of many Hospital Foundations, across Ontario, that have joined together to launch a first-of-its-kind online lottery, offering their supporters more chances to win and larger cash prizes.
These two lottery options are a great way to support Guelph General Hospital while giving yourself a chance to win cash prizes!
Program Contact:
Sarah Ferguson
[email protected] | 519-837-6440 ext. 3317