Patience is a Virtue

bboyce • September 2, 2022

Patience is a virtue

By Briar Boyce

A wise person once said, “patience is a virtue.”

 

I am thinking about patience a lot this week because it feels like it’s been a long time since we have been able to give you an update on the new hospital plans.

 

Patience is critical when it comes to walking the path towards our dream of building our new hospital, and we want you to know the ball is still rolling, and plans are falling into place.

 

Recently, the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) sent out a Request for Proposal for an agency to create, build, and install our donor recognition wall and room naming signage for the new hospital.

 

With the doors to our new hospital set to open in 2027, you may be thinking, “why now? There is so much time between now and then to worry about that.”

 

There isn’t.

 

With the hospital redevelopment project in the fourth stage of a five-stage project, paving the way to go to tender, now is the time to be forward thinking about how we will recognize and celebrate our donors in the new facility.

 

Four companies responded, bringing forth their ideas of how our new donor recognition system could speak to the hearts of our donors and resonate with residents of and visitors to The County, as well as fit into the design of the new hospital. It was an interesting process and I learned a lot.


PECMHF engaged BrookGlobal to help bring our new hospital's donor recognition system to life. BrookGlobal is North America’s leading philanthropic engagement firm. They partner with non-profit organizations and have over 40 years of experience building donor engagement systems.


Between now and the spring, our team will be working to develop the concept for our new hospital's donor wall so it can be included with Quinte Health Care’s (QHC) Stage 4 submission to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.


That’s not all that is new.


Our team is also participating in meetings, facilitated by HDR Architecture Associates to provide input on how the inside of the hospital will look. HDR is the firm QHC has contracted to design our new hospital.


If you have not seen HDR’s exterior renderings of the hospital, they can be viewed at https://backthebuild.ca/the-project/.


HDR are now working on the interior renderings, drilling down to the finest detail. Our team has seen preliminary layouts of how clinical and administrative spaces will look, including where every electrical outlet will be placed. We are providing input on things like wall and floor finishes, window coverings and acoustics as well as the general layout of an area. The list of spaces to review is extensive, but QHC has assembled a great crew to ensure that patient and visitor comfort is at the forefront of every decision.


The PECMHF team is also involved so we can oversee how your donor dollars will be spent as we move towards putting shovels in the ground.


These processes take time and lots of patience. I am learning that patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting.

 

While we wait for further developments to share regarding our new hospital, below are some upcoming events which support the project that you won’t have to wait much longer for.

 

If you’re attending the Picton Fair and want to put your baking skills to the test, consider joining us at the Bake Off Challenge on Saturday, September 10 in the Prince Edward Curling Club. Entries will be received beginning at 9:00 a.m. with the auction getting underway at 10:30 a.m.

 

Speaking of baked goods…Tim Hortons Smile Cookie week is set to launch on Monday, September 19 at both the Picton and Wellington restaurants. For one week, 100 per cent of everyone’s favourite chocolate chunk cookie will be donated to PECMHF.

 

If sweet treats aren’t your thing, Women, Worth and Wellness is proud to present Part Two of their Oscar Peterson celebration on Saturday, September 17 at Redtail Vineyards. This ticketed event is filled with live jazz music and will support the purchase of a mammography machine at our hospital. Tickets are $75.00 by visiting  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jazz-at-the-vineyard-tickets-408335521537?aff=efbeventtix.

 

For information about our hospital, or to make a donation call 613 476 1008 ext. 4502, or visit the Foundation’s website at www.pecmhf.ca.


trudy phyo gift match
February 6, 2026
Phyo Kyi and Trudy Brown, recent $10,000 donation to the Foundation’s matching gift campaign was doubled to $20,000
Kilroy Family
January 29, 2026
Show your love for PECMH and double your impact today!
Picton Legion Poppy Fund
January 8, 2026
PECMH Foundation is grateful to receive a $10K donation from the Picton Legion Poppy Fund, supporting the campaign to replace an aging digital mammography machine.
Wellington Rotary
December 22, 2025
Wellington Rotary’s Roaring ’20s Fundraiser Strengthens PECM Hospital Foundation with Nearly $7,000 Gift
November 24, 2025
The Rotary Club of Picton has once again demonstrated its long-standing dedication to strengthening local healthcare by presenting a $5,000 donation to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation in support of the Back the Build campaign.  The contribution represents funds raised through several Rotary-led community initiatives, including their annual Rotary Golf Tournament , the Waterfalls Tour , Rotary Cash Calendars and the Lilac Ride . These events continue to play a significant role in ensuring the Foundation meets our $30M Back the Build campaign goal for the new PECMH. For more than 23 years, the Rotary Club of Picton has been a steadfast partner in improving healthcare in PEC—contributing close to $225,000 to date. This includes a generous $100,000 pledge toward Back the Build campaign that was fulfilled in 2023. These funds help to ensure the new hospital is equipped with the modern tools and technology needed to serve patients today and for generations to come. “The Rotary Club of Picton has a deep and enduring commitment to community service, and supporting our hospital is a natural extension of that mission,” said J.J. Johnston, Rotary Club of Picton President. “We are proud to continue contributing to a project that will have a lasting impact on everyone in Prince Edward County.” “We are grateful for Rotary’s leadership, generosity, and community spirit,” said Shannon Coull, Executive Director, PECMH Foundation. “Their ongoing support of this campaign helps ensure our new hospital will provide the high-quality care our community deserves. Rotary truly embodies what it means to give back to the County.” The PECMH Foundation extends its sincere thanks to the Rotary Club of Picton for their support of local healthcare and their thoughtful contribution toward building and equipping the new hospital.
November 21, 2025
PECMH Foundation is celebrating a major milestone in its Back the Build campaign following a generous $600,000 grant from the RBC Foundation Community Infrastructure Fund.
November 20, 2025
Past Chairs Unite at the New Hospital Site to Reflect on Legacy and Celebrate Progress
November 14, 2025
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation is proud to announce a generous $10,000 donation from the Rogers family and Keint-he Winery and Vineyards.
October 31, 2025
BLOOMFIELD, October 28, 2025 – What began as a way to bring isolated people together safely to make cherished holiday memories during the Covid pandemic … grew over 5 years resulting in over 3,000 people (and countless pets) being photographed at ANDARA Gallery’s annual “Holiday Photo in the Barn” event … raising over $35,000 for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation.  Today, Tara Wilkinson and Andrew Csafordi are proud to announce that this beloved program will be transitioning over to The Eddie Farm & Hotel for the 2025 Holiday season … and beyond. “We have loved every minute of our five years hosting this special holiday fundraiser! The program has grown so much and now requires more energy and resources. We couldn’t be more thrilled to hand the reins of this beautiful annual tradition over to the stewardship of Alex Portman and Michael von Teichman at The Eddie Hotel and Farm … the epitome of “Christmas in the County”. We know their team will do a great job continuing this treasured tradition for County residents and visitors in support of our beloved hospital”, said Tara Wilkinson, co-owner of ANDARA Gallery. Artists Tara and Andrew will continue to focus on creating, exhibiting and selling contemporary fine art paintings, photography, digital art and ceramics year-round from their colourful ANDARA Gallery - named one of Ontario’s Top 10 Best Art Galleries by TripAdvisor earlier this year. ANDARA Gallery’s upcoming holiday art show and sale, “LUMINOUS” will run November 15th through December 6th and then December 16th to 23rd from 11 AM to 5 PM. For more information, visit www.andaragallery.com. The 6th Annual “Holiday Photo in the Barn” event will take place at its new location, The Eddie Hotel and Farm located at 15786 Loyalist Parkway (between Bloomfield and Wellington) in Prince Edward County … Thursdays through Sundays between Noon and 6 PM starting on Thursday, December 4th and running through Sunday, December 21st, 2025. The event will now be known as “Holiday Photos at The Red Barn”. Residents and visitors can now make an advance reservation for their group photo time through www.theeddie.ca/holiday-photo-in-the-barn. Guests will check in a Nellie’s Cheese Shop located in The Red Barn where they can make their donation to PECMH Foundation’s “Back the Build” campaign, purchase a snack, hot chocolate, mulled cider and other holiday gifts. You then bring your own fully charged camera and choose from one of 3 photo areas in and around The Red Barn. Eddie staff will be available to assist with taking your photo or you can use one of the iphone camera stands available at each photo location. All they ask in return is for a donation to PECMH Foundation’s “Back the Build” campaign. “We suggest a donation of $10 per group, but a larger donation is welcome if you can afford it, and less is fine if you can’t” says Alex. An income tax receipt will be issued by the PECMHF for all donations over $100. To make your reservation for the 6th Annual “Holiday Photo in the Barn” event at The Eddie Hotel and Farm, go to www.theeddie.ca/holiday-photo-in-the-barn. “We are delighted to be taking over the annual “Holiday Photo in the Barn” event from Tara and Andrew at ANDARA Gallery and bringing it to The Eddie Hotel and Farm. It seemed like such a good fit since our property is already so decorated after The Red Barn Holiday Market - which takes place the last weekend of November each year. We loved the idea of people being able to capture their family memories over the years against the backdrop of “The Eddie”, says says Alex Portman, Co-owner of The Eddie Hotel and Farm. “We are delighted to continue this wonderful tradition of providing such a joyful experience for our community that brings people together to create holiday memories while raising much needed funds for the new hospital,” says Michael Von Teichman, Co-Owner of The Eddie Hotel and Farm. “Thank you to Andrew and Tara of ANDARA Gallery and everyone who has supported this event over the past five years. We look forward to continuing this wonderful holiday tradition with Alex and Mike at The Eddie Hotel and Farm. No matter the size, every donation makes a difference in the care you and your family will receive in our new hospital,” said Nancy Parks, Back the Build campaign chairperson. “We look forward to everyone coming out to support this festive fundraiser again this year as we work to modernize and enhance health care services to ensure people living in and visiting our community continue to have access to care close to home.” The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to raising funds to advance health care for the people of Prince Edward County and patients of the hospital. -30- PHOTO CAPTION: (L-R) Holiday Photo in the Barn Founders and ANDARA Gallery Co-Owners, Andrew Csafordi and Tara Wilkinson, celebrate the transition of their annual fundraiser over to The Eddie Hotel and Farm in Prince Edward County with (Centre) Nancy Parks, PECMHF Back the Build Chairperson and (R), the Eddie’s Co-Owners, Michael von Teichman and Alex Portman. Photo Credit: Staff, The Eddie Hotel and Farm.
October 28, 2025
The inaugural Partners in Pink Golf Tournament, held on October 9, was a swinging success, raising just over $64,000
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