Martha Hunt, Chair, CMH Foundation
The Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) Foundation’s 16th Annual Angels of Care Campaign has been a record-breaking success raising over $533,000 for the purchase of new equipment.
Executive Director at CMHF John Russell was excited to share the results.
Much of the success of the campaign is due to the return of The Matchmakers, who united to match all gifts made between November 1st and December 15th up to $150,000.
“With The Matchmakers support, the $150,000 donated by the public became, $300,000 for the hospital during this period,” said Russell.
Special thanks to the generous Matchmakers, Bruce and Betsy Thompson, Joanne Simpkin, Calvin Newman, Whitley Newman Insurance, MacLaren Pharmacy, the Estate of Marlies Freiberg, and three anonymous donors.
Funds raised during the Angels of Care Campaign will be used to purchase of Everyday Essentials for CMH, including beds, stretchers, vital signs monitors, Lab equipment and the Clinical Information System.
“We would like to say a big thank you to the donors whose generosity has made our Angels of Care Campaign the best ever,” says Martha Hunt, Chair, CMH Foundation, adding: “The success of the Campaign shows just how much the community loves their Hospital and understands the importance of keeping it well-equipped. We are truly grateful”.
More than 42,000 area residents are treated annually at CMH. This includes patients requiring a stay in the In-Patient Unit, a diagnostic test such as an x-ray, have lab work done or a visit to the Emergency Department. If it wasn’t for the financial support from the community many of these critical services and the required medical equipment would not be available. The Provincial Government does not provide funds for the purchase of new equipment. That responsibility is in the hands of our generous donor community.
If you would still like to make a donation to the Angels of Care Campaign, please contact the Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation at 705-653-1140 ext. 2104 or make a gift securely online at Home – Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation (givetocmh.ca).
Written by Alicia Vandine
