Ways to Give

bboyce • November 2, 2023

Ways to Give

By Briar Boyce, senior development officer

For more than 38 years, the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) has been the voice of our community hospital. The foundation helps to advance the hospital’s primary role in our community, which is to provide exceptional health care.

 

The foundation was established to accept funds donated to Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital to ensure they would be protected and available for hospital needs now and in the future. Without the foundation raising money, the hospital could not stay current with the evolving technology and systems that shape modern medicine.

 

Since its incorporation in 1985, PECMHF has helped donors to make a difference at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital.

 

Funding equipment and building our new hospital are our current priorities. Making this happen is not possible without donor support. In the current economic environment, we are challenged to raise funds for our Care Champions to continue to provide safe, high-quality services to the hospital's patients. Community support is crucial to such access and the fulfillment of our mission. 

 

Prince Edward County may not be very large, but the generosity is exceptional. You can make our community a healthier place to live by giving a gift to our hospital.

 

We all have different reasons to give, and there are many ways you can choose to help improve healthcare in our community. Donations give the Care Champions working in our hospital the vital tools they need to provide care to every patient that comes through our doors. Having the right equipment in the right hands means that patient care remains first-rate at our hospital.

 

There are many ways to make a meaningful gift. Below are a few ways you can make a gift today.

 

In-person – Visit us at 403 Main Street, Picton and make your gift. We would appreciate you booking a time to see us by calling 613-476-1008 ext. 4507.

 

Online - Visit pecmhf.ca to make a one-time donation, sign up to be a monthly donor, honour, or remember a loved one through a special tribute.

 

Monthly Giving - Be a champion of health care all year long! Monthly giving is the most effective way to provide sustaining support and ensure the greatest possible impact from your donation.

 

Commemorative Giving – Tribute and memorial gifts are an enduring legacy for our County hospital and an easy way to let someone know you’re thinking of them.

 

Care Champion - Thank the people who went above and beyond with a donation in their name. Everyone working in our hospital is a Care Champion. Your nurse, doctor, or caregiver will be recognized with a special certificate and personalized card.

 

Planned Giving – When you leave a gift in your will to PECMHF, you play a vital role in the future of our community.

 

Gifts of Securities – Giving securities to PECMHF is a great way to support leading-edge patient care while saving on taxes.

 

Events – You can contribute to PECMHF’s ongoing financial goals by hosting an event, donating proceeds from an event, or simply attending an event that has named the foundation as the recipient of proceeds.

 

Donate a Car Canada – NEW – Working on our behalf, Donate a Car will accept your vehicle for donation and turn it into generous dollars for PECMHF at no cost to you.

https://www.pecmhf.ca/donate-a-car-canada

 

Name a Room – We proudly offer many unique naming opportunities in the new hospital to donors who pledge $50,000 or more to our Back the Build campaign.

 

If none of the options above suit your lifestyle, our team will work with you to help you make a gift that is meaningful to you. We enjoy working 1:1 with our donors and would love to hear from you.

 

As a side note, Remembrance Day is fast approaching. Our local Legion branches are essential partners to our foundation. I hope you remember to wear a poppy and give what you can to the poppy fund. PECMHF has received over $141,000 in equipment funding in the last decade, mainly through poppy sales from our local Legion branches. We are so grateful.

 

The foundation is indebted to all donors who make it possible for our hospital to deliver the best care in our community. Together, we can all access high-quality healthcare close to home.

 

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

 

By Tanya Moore June 9, 2025
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation is thrilled to announce a remarkable $50,000 sponsorship commitment from Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance Co. , naming them as the Presenting Sponsor for the upcoming series of 40th Anniversary fundraising events in 2025. This generous contribution underscores Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance Co.’s deep-rooted commitment to enhancing healthcare in our community and supports a critical priority — the purchase of a new state-of-the-art mammography machine for the new Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital. This investment will ensure faster, more accurate diagnostic care and timely breast screening for residents across the County. "As we mark 40 years of impact, we’re not only reflecting on how far we’ve come, but also envisioning a healthier future for everyone in Prince Edward County," said Shannon Coull, executive director of the PECMH Foundation. "Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance Co.’s ongoing leadership and generosity are helping make that vision a reality.” Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance Co.’s $50,000 sponsorship includes support for four cornerstone events in PECMH Foundation’s celebratory calendar: RE/MAX Teeing-Up Fore Health Care Golf Classic (June 10, 2025 – Picton Golf and Country Club) An Evening with David Frum and Karen Valihora (July 24, 2025 – The Regent Theatre) Fall Golf Tournament at Wellington on the Lake (Date TBC) 40th Anniversary Celebration Their sponsorship builds on a powerful legacy of giving, including their transformational $1.5 million gift to Back the Build , which will name the Diagnostic Imaging Department in the new hospital. This latest commitment continues their leadership role in shaping the future of local health care. “Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance Co.’s leadership as Presenting Sponsor of our 40th Anniversary events not only honours our past, but boldly invests in our future,” said Nancy Parks, Back the Build Campaign Cabinet chairperson. “Their ongoing support is a powerful reminder that when we come together with purpose, we can build something truly transformative — a hospital that will serve generations of residents and families in Prince Edward County." “We believe in giving back to the communities we serve, and supporting healthcare is one of the most meaningful ways we can do that,” said Jeff Howell, president of Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance Co. “The new Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital will be a cornerstone of this community for generations to come. We are proud to stand behind this exciting milestone and to help equip the future hospital with the technology and tools our neighbours deserve.” At PECMH Foundation, we are proud to be a strong voice and champion for exceptional healthcare for the patients of our hospital and the people of Prince Edward County and beyond. Giving to our Foundation is an investment in the health of our community. With the support of dedicated partners like Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance Co., we can ensure the hospital has the tools, technology, and resources to provide the care our residents and patients deserve — now and into the future. PECMH Foundation’s Back the Build campaign is raising $30M to help build and equip a new hospital to serve residents and visitors in Prince Edward County. For more information about upcoming events or to lend your support, please contact Cait Lavoie at 70clavoie@quintehealth.ca or visit our website at www.pecmhf.ca .
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Rotary Club of Picton
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R. John Garside  Volunteering
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In a special presentation, The County Guys Real Estate Group and Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation presented a $2,500 bursary to Cody-Rae Fowler, a Cherry Valley resident who works as a Registered Practical Nurse in the Inpatient Unit as well as the Emergency and Endoscopy Departments at PECMH. Fowler is set to begin her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) at Loyalist College while continuing her work at our County hospital.
Contractors stand on the site of the new PECMH
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Cheque presentation photo with reps from Picton Metro.
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Cheque presentation photo outside of PECMH.
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Cheque presentation photo with PECMH Auxiliary to celebrate the 2024 Festival of Trees results.
By bboyce January 21, 2025
Festival patrons supporting the 31st annual Festival of Trees and the Second Time Around Store’s Christmas Boutique raised $80,000! Of that, $51,000 will be earmarked for PECMHF to purchase two blood analyzers needed in the Emergency Department at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH). The remainder of the funds will be used to purchase other equipment that is prioritized as an urgent need for PECMH.
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