A Great Day of Golf

bboyce • June 16, 2023

A Great Day of Golf

By Briar Boyce

A beautiful sunny day on the golf course is a day well spent.

On Tuesday, June 13, my hope for blue skies and sunshine on the golf course came true! And it was a record-breaking day well spent in support of our hospital.

Supporters of our Teeing Up Fore Health Care Golf Classic scored a hole-in-one by raising over $50,000 for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF).

Ninety-six golfers teed off under those pre-ordered sunny skies that were flanked by two days of hard rain, to enjoy 18 holes on the picturesque and challenging course at the Picton Golf and Country Club.

Realtors at RE/MAX Quinte in Prince Edward County have been teeing up their support for eight years to improve the care patients receive at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) by directing the proceeds from this year’s tournament towards PECMHF’s Back the Build equipment campaign for the new hospital.

Their efforts will contribute to the purchase of a digital mammography machine needed for our County’s new hospital. Mammograms are among the most powerful breast cancer detection tools available, and this lifesaving diagnostic imaging equipment is estimated to cost $500,000.

Digital mammography plays a critical role in the early screening and diagnosis of breast disease. This equipment can accurately show changes in breast tissue long before the patient or physician is able to feel a lump. New digital mammography machines can find breast abnormalities far earlier than the past equipment can, creating treatment options that can eradicate cancer before it has a chance to do lasting damage.

The hospital foundation wants our new hospital to stay at the forefront of this technology, and we are thrilled that RE/MAX, and those who support the golf tournament, are helping us get one step closer to raising the funds needed for this equipment.

Helping me on the golf committee are Terry DeRoche; Rachel Henry; Kerry McConkey; Sean McKinney and Herb Pliwischkies. This mighty team works hard to solicit support from the community, and ensure our tournament is sold out. I am thankful for their dedication to making the tournament a fun day to remember for all our participants.

This tournament would not be possible without the incredible support from our leadership sponsors: Wilkinson & Company LLP; Gulliver & Co Mortgage Group (Terri Gulliver); Herb and Kathy Pliwischkies; HDR Architecture Associates; Market High Advertising; Monument Geomatics; Parkside Landscaping and Contracting; Pioneer Patient Transfer; Port Picton Homes; Wellings of Picton and Tri-Canadian Energy. We are also indebted to Huff Estates Winery and Metro for the swag bag contributions and our 50+ hole and prize sponsors.

I am also grateful to our volunteers: Monica Alyea; Sally Cowan; Geri Claxton; Peggy Payne; Don Rodney; Ron Broadbridge; Glynne Jones, and Lucas Boyce, and the foundation team of Shannon Coull; Sue Vincent and Abi Sampson who ensured the day ran smoothly.

Congratulations are extended to our winning foursome – our title sponsor team – Wilkinson & Company who golfed at 15 Under Par.

Each year Picton Home Hardware Building Centre contribute the prizes for the hole activities and top foursome. The winners of the contests were as follows:

Longest Drive Competition: Rachel Henry and Hunter Fargey

Closest to the Pin Competition: Ali Hainse and Hotch Earl

The live auction portion of the evening saw wonderful prizes donated by the Wheelhouse View Restaurant; Deerhaven Farm & Garden and Kristen Rutgers.

I never grow tired of a blue sky. The same rings true for our hospital. I never tire of the amazing support shown by so many in this community. Thank you!

For information about our hospital, or to donate call 613-476-1008 ext. 4502, or visit our website at www.pecmhf.ca.

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The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation is proud to recognize the generosity of Brandon and Hailey Pounder, co-owners of Pounder’s Pub & Patio, who hosted the first annual Pounder Polar Plunge on February 1. Held at Pounder’s Pub & Patio in Wellington, the event brought together community members, local hockey teams including the Wellington Dukes and County Royals, and spectators for a fun and meaningful day in support of local causes. Close to 40 participants took the plunge with a $20 entry fee, while attendees enjoyed a community BBQ donated by the County Royals. The event raised $1,000 for the PECMH Foundation’s Back the Build campaign and $1,000 for the Wellington Auxiliary Rescue Association (WARA), supporting both the future of healthcare in Prince Edward County and the vital work of WARA’s volunteer-run marine search and rescue team. “We are incredibly grateful to Brandon and Hailey for their creativity, community spirit, and commitment to making a difference,” said Shannon Coull, executive director of the PECMH Foundation. “Events like the Pounder Polar Plunge not only raise important funds but also build momentum and awareness for local initiatives that matter deeply.” “We started the Polar Plunge to give back to the community we grew up in and bring people together,” said Brandon Pounder, co-owner of Pounder's Pub & Patio. “The support from local teams and residents was incredible, and we’re excited to grow this into an annual event and continue supporting important local causes.” Over the past six years (2020–2025), Quinte Health has recorded 315 emergency department visits related to water incidents at its four hospitals—an average of approximately 53 visits per year across the region. PECMH alone sees an average of 11 such visits annually. “Even one drowning is one too many,” said David McFaul, WARA supervisor. “Water safety is something we can’t take for granted in our region, and it takes awareness, education, and strong community organizations to keep people safe. The Wellington Auxiliary Rescue Association plays a critical role in protecting residents and visitors on our waterways through their dedicated volunteer efforts.” WARA operates as part of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary, responding to emergencies across West Lake and Lake Ontario. With a highly trained, all-volunteer crew, the organization plays a critical role in ensuring safety along approximately 125 kilometres of shoreline and 2,400 square kilometres of water. Its operations rely heavily on community support and fundraising efforts. The PECMH Foundation extends its sincere thanks to Brandon and Hailey of Pounder’s Pub & Patio and everyone who participated in or supported the inaugural Pounder Polar Plunge.