Brockville – The Brockville & District Hospital Foundation was proud to continue the Palliative Care Telethon on our local radio stations MyFM 104.9, GIANT 103.7 and in Gananoque on MyFM 99.9 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, February 21. This beloved community event once again carried forward a legacy of generosity and community spirit, raising over $200,000 in support of Palliative Care Outreach Services in our community!
“Each year, this Telethon reminds us what makes our community so extraordinary,” said Trish, Executive Director of the Brockville & District Hospital Foundation. “The compassion shown by donors, sponsors, volunteers and listeners ensure that patients and families facing some of life’s most difficult moments receive care, comfort and dignity close to home. We are deeply grateful.”
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Community
The Brockville & District Hospital Foundation extends our deepest gratitude to our community for its unwavering support and generosity. Special thanks to the many local businesses that contributed through the Star Campaign and Fishbowl Program, including: Giant Tiger in Prescott & Brockville, Canadian Tire in Prescott & Brockville, Bobby’s Restaurant in Prescott, Brockville Home Hardware, Burchell’s Home Hardware, Cardinal Drug Mart, Kawartha Credit Union, Metro, TD Bank, RiverWest Co., Food Basics, Scotiabank, Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart in Brockville & Prescott, and Spencerville & Brockville Pharmasave and Your Independent Grocer in Prescott.
“The Palliative Care Outreach Program makes it possible for patients to receive specialized, compassionate care where they wish. Whether it’s symptom management or end-of life care, our team goes to the patient.” said Julie Caffin, President and CEO, Brockville General Hospital. “The generosity of this community directly strengthens that care. Because of this support, we can continue to be there for patients and their families when they need it most.”
We also extend our sincere appreciation to the exceptional team at MyFM 104.9 and GIANT FM 103.7; Dan Mellon, Bruce Wylie, Harper Cotie, Keith Clarke, Evan Gibb, Wendy Wright and Tania Adams for their outstanding promotion and support and to My Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) president and Co-Founder, Jon Pole, for being a wonderful partner and making space for us on the airwaves!
Gratitude for Our Sponsors and Special Guests
Heartfelt thanks to our generous sponsors:
- Gold Sponsors: The Beatty Family Foundation and Canarm Ltd.
- Silver Sponsors: Fox Run By the River and MacEwen Petroleum Inc.
- Bronze Sponsors: Barclay Funeral Home, BrockShores Financial, Burnbrae Farms, Hansler Industries, Irvine Funeral Home, the Kinsmen Club of Brockville,
- May Court Club of Brockville, Northern Cables, Remax Hometown Realty and G. Tackaberry & Sons Construction.
We are also grateful to the many special guests who reflected on the importance of Palliative Care Outreach Program and to the families and Palliative Care patient who graciously shared heartfelt testimonials on what the Program has meant to them, including MP Michael Barrett, Ian Coombe, Ben Gallacher, Nicole Gibson, Kailyn Howison, Angela Flood-Miller, Tom O’Shaughnessy, Paul Robertson, Liz Rogers, Dr. Adam Steacie and Mayor Matt Wren.
Celebrating Local Talent and Community Spirit
Listeners enjoyed inspiring musical performances from talented local artists, including Jeff Callery, Debra-Lynn Courier & Stephen Goodberry, Chris Coyea, Alex Fleuriau Chateau & Margaret Wiselle, Allison Hess, Terry O’Reilly, Sue Prosser & Leigh Turcotte and Willy Stevenson. The day concluded with a celebratory sing-a-long of Sweet Caroline led by Mark Bergman.
We are immensely grateful to the returning committee members for their guidance and enthusiasm: Wayne Blackwell, Jane Baker, Ginette Henderson, Ada Hodge, Debbie Huntley, Maureen Lapinskas, Donna Travis, and Kim Vivian.
A special thank you to the LUNA pizzeria & Restaurant, Richard’s Coffeehouse for welcoming in-person donations, Brockville General Volunteer Association, The Brockville Shrine Club, The Brockville Animal Hospital, Frank Bondi, Stefanie Chauvin, Harold Hess, Evan Steed from Pharmasave Spencerville, Dawn Waycik and to our furry ambassadors, Harry and Callie, for adding joy and enthusiasm to our 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!
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