Brockville & District Hospital Foundation Hosts Successful First-Ever Palliative Care Telethon on MOVE 104.9 Raising $160,450

Brockville – The Brockville & District Hospital Foundation proudly hosted its first-ever Palliative Care Telethon on MOVE 104.9 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, February 22.

This event, a reimagined version of the beloved 30-Hour Telethon for Palliative Care Services, continued the legacy of generosity and community spirit, successfully raising $160,450 to support Palliative Care Services in our community. The heart and mission of the original telethon, which has always symbolized hope and connection, remained at the core of this new initiative.

“The support from our community has been truly overwhelming, and this event is a testament to the collective compassion of Brockville and the surrounding area.” said Trish, Executive Director of the Brockville & District Hospital Foundation, “Every contribution, big or small, makes a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need of Palliative Care.”

The original telethon, which concluded in February 2023, raised over $5 million for Brockville General Hospital’s Palliative Care Outreach Services. This new event builds on that momentum, ensuring that the hospital’s Palliative Care program remains strong and continues to serve those in need.

“Thank you to the many staff, physicians, and volunteers who helped to make this year’s Telethon such a success,” said Julie Caffin, President and CEO, of Brockville General Hospital. “We know that the Palliative Care Program supports many members of our community and the positive impact it can have for patients and their families. The ongoing generosity of community support allows us to continue to provide this important service for our friends, families, and neighbours living with life-limiting illnesses.”

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Community

The Brockville & District Hospital Foundation would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the community for its unwavering support and generosity. Special thanks to the local businesses that contributed to the success of the Palliative Care Telethon with our Star Campaign and Fishbowl Program, including Giant Tiger in Prescott & Brockville, O’Reilly’s Independent Grocer, Bobby’s Restaurant in Prescott, Home Hardware, Canadian Tire, Metro, Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, and Pharmasave.

We would also like to send special thanks to the team at MOVE 104.9, Bruce Wylie, Harper Cotie, Keith Clarke and Wendy Wright for their exceptional support and promotion of the event.

Gratitude for Our Sponsors and Special Guests

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors: Canarm Ltd., The Tropical Vibes Fundraiser, LUNA Pizzeria, Northern Cables, G. Tackaberry and Sons Construction Company Ltd., Fedorki, MIE Autobody & Collision, Barclay Funeral Home, Pricedex, RE/MAX Hometown Realty, Brockville & District Shrine Club, Kriska, Burnbrae Farms, Ian & Mary Jean McFall, L&A Financial, Mary-Ann & Rod Keary, Debra-Lynn Currier, Clow’s Christmas Trail, Kinsmen Club of Brockville, Lions Club of Athens, Young at Heart Highway Pentecostal Senior Group, Jon’s Restaurant, Pastry King’s Princess, Mike Chenier Jr. in memory of his dad, Michael Chenier Sr., Irvine Funeral Home and an anonymous donor.

We also express our sincere thanks to the many special guests who took the time to reflect on the importance of Palliative Care Services in our community, including Dr. Gerry Ashe, Norma Banford, MP Michael Barrett, Ben Gallacher, Kailyn Howison, Tom O’Shaughnessy, Dave Publow, Liz Rogers, Dr. Shalini Sharma, Dr. Adam Steacie, Nick Vlacholias, Mayor Matt Wren and Jonathan Zinck.

Celebrating Local Talent and Community Spirit

The community also enjoyed musical performances from local talents, including Jeff Callery, Mark Bergman, Healy & Orr, Allison Hess, Chris Hum, Terry O’Reilly, Sue Prosser & Leigh Turcot and Willy Stevenson.

We are immensely grateful to the returning committee members for their guidance, enthusiasm, and expertise: Wayne Blackwell, Jane Baker, Ginette Henderson, Ada Hodge, Debbie Huntley, Maureen Lapinskas, Donna Travis, and Kim Vivian.

A big thank you to the Brockville General Volunteer Association and the Brockville Rotary for their enthusiasm and generous donation of their time throughout our fundraising event.

A New Chapter in Supporting Compassionate Care

The Palliative Care Telethon will continue its vital mission of raising funds to provide compassionate end-of-life care to families in our community. Thanks to the generosity of local businesses, individuals, and supporters, the funds raised during the telethon will go directly to Brockville General Hospital’s Palliative Care Outreach Program, ensuring that every dollar stays within our community.

We are excited to continue this important tradition next year and look forward to the continued support of our community!