Donors to Prince Edward Memorial Hospital honoured

It’s a tribute growing in generosity.

At the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation’s annual donor wall update on Friday, the organization unveiled 207 commemorations.

One of the honourees were the citizens of Prince Edward County. The municipality of Prince Edward County was honoured for their cumulative gifts totalling $984,866.50 accelerating them to the Grand Founder level. Mayor of Prince Edward County Steve Ferguson was present to give remarks and view the plaque on behalf of the County.

“This unveiling ceremony is an event that honours the generous support of our donors,” said Barbara McConnell, chairperson of the PECM Hospital Foundation. “This is also a celebration of the accomplishment of a community that works together to ensure our doctors, nurses and technologists have access to state-of-the-art equipment to be able to provide care close to home in Prince Edward County.”

Friday’s reception celebrated new donors and those who have moved up in their level of giving. Seventy-four plaques were unveiled on the physical wall and 133 names added to the screen for a total of 207 additions – this is an increase from the last year.

Of note, the Rotary Club of Picton upgraded their giving level from Founder to Grand Patron for cumulative gifts now totalling $107,345.  St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Wellington and the Prince Edward County Construction Association are making a first time appearance on the wall alongside a plaque placed to honour the memory of Mark Campbell. The funds for this special commemoration were collected through the ‘Cheer for Grampy’ fundraiser held this past winter.