Picton Kinsmen Club’s ‘drive’ for new hospital raises $15,000

bboyce • October 11, 2022

PICTON, October 11, 2022 – The Kinsmen Club of Picton has scored a hole-in-one for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation’s (PECMHF) Back the Build campaign.

After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Kinsmen Club’s 2022 golf tournament came back stronger than ever uniting 96 golfers, who demonstrated their community spirit, generosity and commitment to philanthropic causes in The County, including equipping the new hospital.

The sold out tournament on June 23, 2022 raised $15,000 for major equipment purchases needed for the new hospital. This is the first year the Kinsmen Club of Picton has designated a portion of the proceeds from their annual tournament to help build the new hospital in Prince Edward County (PEC).

In 2012, the Kinsmen gave $5,000 to the Digital Mammography campaign. Today’s gift brings the Kinsmen’s cumulative giving to $20,554.

“Fundraising activities like this tournament, helps the foundation reach our goal of equipping our new hospital in Prince Edward County,” said Shannon Coull, executive director of the PECMH Foundation. “The Kinsmen’s gift today will also go towards smart technology initiatives and environmental sustainability enhancements that are being considered for the new hospital. The ongoing support from all of our local service clubs is another excellent example of the collaborative effort underway across Prince Edward County to help get our new, leading edge hospital built.”

PECMHF raises money to advance health care for the patients of the hospital and the people of Prince Edward County and is raising $6M over the next five years to equip Prince Edward County’s new hospital with major medical equipment devices like a Computerized Tomography (CT) Scanner, Digital Mammography Equipment, and a new Digital Radiography Machine. These funds are part of the foundation’s $27M Back the Build Campaign.

“We are privileged to be in a position to make this gift that will purchase equipment for The County’s new hospital. When complete, our new hospital will be a foundational benefit and lasting legacy to future generations and improve the health and lives of everyone in our community.” said Terry DeRoche co-chairperson of the Kinsmen Club of Picton’s golf committee.

The Picton Kinsmen Club are a group of 23 members who raise funds through many events throughout the year including their Thursday night bingo and their annual golf tournament. Over the past five years, the Kinsmen have invested over $100,000 into the PEC community and are proud to state that 90 per cent of the funds they raise stays in The County.

“We are tremendously grateful to our very generous donors, sponsors, golf committee members, board members and the numerous volunteers who helped to make the day inspiring and memorable,” said Gary Davidson, co-chairperson of the Picton Kinsmen Club’s golf committee. “The tournament is a fun time and always creates a generous atmosphere.”

The Kinsmen Club of Picton would like to thank everyone who made the golf tournament possible. For more information on the Kinsmen visit http://www.pictonkinsmen.ca/.

Plans are well underway for Prince Edward County’s new hospital, a 96Ksqft facility with 20 in-patient beds. The new hospital will have leading edge infection control and ventilation, wider halls for modern medical equipment, and larger patient rooms. More information can be found by visiting www.backthebuild.ca.

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 in front of the PECM Hospital from left: Kinsmen Wayne Fenemore; Nancy Parks, Back the Build campaign chairperson; Terry Deroche; Brent Timm; Ross Lindsay; Ray Prevost and Phil St- Jean with the Kinsmen and Shannon Coull, executive director of the PECMH Foundation.

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Community Spirit Shines as Bake Off Breaks Fundraising Record PICTON, September 24, 2025 – The sweet smell of success filled the air at the Picton Fair as the 16th annual Bake Off Challenge raised a record-breaking $18,700 for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF). With more than 50 entries and enthusiastic bidding, the community once again proved that a passion for baking can translate into life-changing support for local health care. Proceeds will go toward the purchase of a digital mammography machine, a critical tool for early breast cancer detection. Since 2007, the Prince Edward Agricultural Society, who host the Bake Off has raised over $64,500 for the hospital. This year’s event included a special one-time memorial apple pie category in honour of the late Deputy Fire Chief Jim Young, who was the inaugural Bake Off winner in 2007 with his unforgettable apple pie. A total of 26 apple pies were entered in his honour, raising an incredible $8,250 on their own. Jim’s parents, Colleen and Murray, and daughters, Dahnon and Kendyl, were present to celebrate his legacy. Entries were judged by Ken Menlove, a local lawyer; Jordan Smart with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Auxiliary Unit; Mike Roy, a community member; and Chris Malette, MP for Bay of Quinte. The auction produced plenty of highlights. Firefighter Autumn Benlap’s Caramel Apple Spice Cheesecake topped the apple pie category and sold to Dr. Sarah Waterston, and Elizabeth Lodge’s Lemon Cream Pie, named best overall pie, sold to Herman Prinzen. “The Bake Off is more than a fundraiser — it’s a celebration of community spirit and generosity,” said Shannon Coull, executive director of the PECMH Foundation. “This year’s proceeds will support the purchase of a new digital mammography machine for the new County hospital, and we are so grateful to every baker, bidder, and volunteer who made that possible.” “The Bake Off has become a highlight of the Picton Fair, and it’s inspiring to see how much it has grown,” said Susan Harrington, president of the Picton Fair Board. “The generosity of our community never ceases to amaze us. Thank you to everyone who baked, bid, or volunteered to make this year such a success.” The Agricultural Society also expressed its gratitude to the many individuals and local businesses who made the event possible. “There’s something truly special about seeing friends, neighbours, and businesses come together over pies and cakes to support health care,” said Nancy Parks, Back the Build campaign chairperson. “This event proves that even the simplest of traditions can make a lasting impact on our community.” The Foundation is proud of its longstanding partnership with the Agricultural Society and looks forward to welcoming everyone back to next year’s Picton Fair. 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.