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GORE Mutual Shows Heart With Gift to Echocardiography Campaign
Gore Mutual Insurance Company Foundation, in cooperation with Newman Oliver & McCarten Insurance, is proud to make a donation in the amount of $ 3,000 to the Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation to help fund the purchase of a new echocardiography machine.
Gore Mutual Insurance Company Foundation is proud to support Canadian communities. The Foundation aids social, educational, and health services along with cultural and environmental activities that are in the best interest of the community.
“We are pleased to partner with Newman Oliver & McCarten Insurance to support this worthwhile organization,” says Heidi Sevcik, President and Chief Executive Officer of Gore Mutual Insurance Company.
This year, Gore Mutual and the Gore Mutual Insurance Company Foundation will support over 100 charitable organizations.
Gore Mutual is Canada’s oldest property and casualty insurance company and has been proudly serving Canadians since 1839.
For more information please contact:
Melissa Hare
Events and Public Relations Specialist
Gore Mutual Insurance Company
Phone: 1-800-265-8600 (Ext. 2372)
A Gift from The Heart and for the Heart
“I wanted to continue a legacy of giving while helping two hospitals that have a special place in my heart”. ~ Ruth McDonald
Trenton, ON & Campbellford, ON ~ Growing up in Codrington, ON, the daughter of Willa and Reg McCann, Ruth McCann McDonald was one of five generations of the McCann family to receive care at Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH). “Our family has always been proud of CMH and fortunate to have the Hospital close to home; we want it to be there for future generations.” In 1986, Ruth and her husband George retired to Brighton from Toronto. It was there that Ruth and George would appreciate the healthcare provided to them by Trenton Memorial Hospital. Prior to his death last year, when George was dealing with heart failure and Alzheimer’s they spent a lot of time at TMH. “I consider Trenton Memorial my current hospital and feel it’s a wonderful facility with a terrific staff.” says Ruth. “Everybody at TMH treated George and I with great dignity, and for that, I will always be grateful.”
For many year’s Ruth has been a regular donor to both Trenton and Campbellford Memorial Hospitals. Most recently Ruth made a generous gift ...
Long-time CMH Nurse Honoured with an Endowment to Fund
CAMPBELLFORD — Continuing education is something long-time Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) nurse Cathy Archer firmly believed in. A new endowment created in her memory and funding an annual education bursary at Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a wonderful way to recognize her legacy of dedication to others and hard work.
Using a generous personal gift, along with In memoriam gifts, Cathy Archer's husband, Leonard, and their daughters, Carrie and Tara, have established The Cathy Archer Endowment Fund with the Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation. The funds have been securely invested with the proceeds each year funding The Cathy Archer Nursing Education Award. The $500 award will be presented annually during Nursing Week to a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse who has advanced their skills through continuing education. The first award will be presented in May 2015.
Cathy began working as a Registered Nurse at CMH in 1976. During her almost 40 year career, Cathy worked in most departments of the hospital, including the Emergency Department, Patient Floor and Surgical Area. She was a highly respected staff member and also served as Local President of the Ontario Nurses Association.
"As a nurse, Cathy dedicated herself to providing her patients with the ...
Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance Company Supports Digital Mammography Campaign at Campbellford Memorial Hospital
TRENT HILLS, ON – The Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance Company is supporting local health care with a $10,000 donation to the Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) Foundation's Digital Mammography Campaign. Mr. Harry Scanlan, Chair of the Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance Company Board presented the gift this week to the CMH Foundation Chair Calvin Newman.
"We are honoured with this generous support of the hospital," said Mr. Newman. "We are very close to our $650,000 fundraising goal for the Digital Mammography Campaign and Bay of Quinte Mutual’s gift is greatly appreciated.”
The new digital mammography unit has been purchased and renovations are now underway to the new Digital Mammography Suite. After a staff training period the digital mammography service should be available for patients at Campbellford Memorial Hospital by the end of May.
The CMH Foundation is planning a special donor reception and open house on May 15th, between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to allow donors to get a firsthand look at the new digital mammography unit and to personally thank all of the supporters of the campaign.
The CMH Foundation’s Digital Mammography Campaign is part of Flourish ~ The Trent Hills Wellness ...
Economical Insurance continues supporting Campbellford Memorial Hospital with $12,909 donation in partnership with Newman, Oliver & McCarten Insurance Brokers Ltd.
CAMPBELLFORD, ON, April 23, 2014 — The 20-year-old microscope used in the Campbellford Memorial Hospital Laboratory for diagnosing illnesses of patients from three counties will soon be replaced thanks to a $12,909 donation from Economical Insurance.
The new microscope will feature upgraded optics and can incorporate a digital camera for the instantaneous sharing of diagnostic images with other medical professionals, which will be a great benefit in acute critical situations.
"The microscope is one of the key elements used in testing for the diagnosis of illnesses found in blood, urine or tissue, and for determining the subsequent medications and treatment needed for proper and effective patient care," said John Russell, executive director of the CMH Foundation. "We are grateful for Economical's generosity that will allow the laboratory team to continue offering excellence in testing."
"We are thrilled that Economical Insurance continues to give back to our community," said Calvin Newman, chair of the CMH Foundation and president of Newman, Oliver & McCarten Insurance Brokers Ltd. "We rely on donations for equipment purchases such as this. My company has represented Economical since 1895, and I am pleased to say that their generous donation will make a big difference to our small ...
