IG Wealth Management Backs the Build

bboyce • December 9, 2022

IG Wealth Management Backs the Build

PICTON, December 9, 2022 –The team at IG Wealth Management continue to give back to the communities they work and live in.

On behalf of IG Wealth Management, Barbara Shuster and Scott Lavender are again Backing the Build for a new hospital in Prince Edward County. The team of financial planners were pleased to donate $4,500 to the new hospital campaign.

As a caring community partner, IG Wealth Management’s goals include providing financial support to communities where its people live and work, and encourage and support its people in giving back to those communities.

Lavender and Shuster, who both reside in Prince Edward County, are Certified Financial Planners (CFP) with IG Wealth Management. This past spring, for the second consecutive year, they completed income tax returns for the residents of Wellington on the Lake in exchange for a donation to be directed towards the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation’s (PECMHF) Back the Build campaign.

Over a dozen residents from the Wellington on the Lake community took part. IG Wealth Management also supported this fundraiser through a matching gift incentive with their head office based out of Winnipeg.

“This initiative from IG Wealth Management encouraged meaningful community involvement for the residents of Wellington on the Lake through Barbara and Scott’s efforts,” said Shannon Coull, executive director of the PECMH Foundation. “Financial advisors can play a significant role for their clients as their expertise can help donors to direct their donations to fit their personal circumstances and maximize any tax advantages. The way Scott and Barb are choosing to support our campaign through this income tax fundraiser is one that will help shape how health care will be delivered in our community for years to come. We are extremely grateful and are excited about the partnership we are forging with IG Wealth Management.”

IG Wealth Management prides itself on providing reliable and dedicated service to their clients so the decision to Back the Build again this year was easy. Many of their staff and clients enjoy living in or spending time in Prince Edward County and many have had occasion to have to use the County hospital.

“Ensuring we have the best care for the members of our community and region on a 24/7 basis is important to IG Wealth Management,” said Scott Lavender, CFP with IG Wealth Management. “This is why we have made this gift towards the building of a new home for Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital.”

“We felt this was an amazing turnout from the residents of Wellington on the Lake, who are excited to see a new hospital built in The County,” said Barbara Shuster, CFP with IG Wealth Management. “It is inspiring to see the many ways that community supports the new hospital.”

“We are excited to celebrate this gift in support of the Back the Build campaign. The support from IG Wealth Management will help ensure our new hospital will be equipped with major medical equipment devices like a Computerized Tomography (CT) Scanner, Digital Mammography Equipment, and a new Digital Radiography Machine. IG Wealth are also helping the environment by enabling us to explore sustainability, like solar energy and smart technology. Our new hospital will be built so those needing medical attention in our community will continue to receive the best care possible in a leading edge facility,” said Nancy Parks, Back the Build campaign chairperson.

Founded in 1926, IG Wealth Management is a national leader in delivering personalized financial solutions to Canadians through a network of Consultants located across Canada. In addition to an exclusive family of mutual funds and other investment vehicles, IG offers a wide range of other financial services.

The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to raising funds to advance health care for the patients of the hospital and the people of Prince Edward County.

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Pictured on the future site of Prince Edward County’s new hospital from left: Lina Rinaldi, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Quinte Health; Shannon Coull, executive director of the PECMH Foundation; Scott Lavender and Barbara Shuster, certified financial planners at IG Wealth and Nancy Parks, Back the Build campaign chairperson.

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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.