From left: PECMH Foundation Executive Director Shannon Coull, Back the Build campaign cabinet chairperson Nancy Parks, Wellington Rotary Treasurer Bill Pennell, Wellington Rotary President Yvonne Buys, and Wellington Rotarian Trudy Brown.

The Rotary Club of Wellington has continued its longstanding commitment to enhancing local health care with the success of its annual Dinner, Dance & Auction held on October 18, 2025.

This year’s event generated $13,877.30 in net proceeds, with $6,938.65 directed to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation  in support of the new hospital build. An equal amount was contributed to the Wellington Storehouse Foodbank.

Guests who attended the Fundraiser, enjoyed a buffet dinner prepared by Chef Michael Hoy and danced to live music by The Reasons, all while bidding on auction prizes.

“Wellington Rotary’s enduring commitment to our hospital continues to shape the quality of care available to the people of Prince Edward County,” said Shannon Coull, executive director of the PECMH Foundation. “Their support strengthens health care today while helping us build the hospital our community deserves for the future. We are deeply grateful to the Rotarians and to everyone who participated in this year’s event.”

For more than 14 years, the Rotary Club of Wellington has been one of PECMH Foundation’s most dedicated philanthropic partners. Through community-powered fundraising initiatives—ranging from maple syrup sales and bottle depot proceeds to annual dinners, dances and auctions, the club has contributed more than $600,000 to strengthen health care close to home.

Their generosity has helped fund essential medical equipment for the current hospital, including an ECG machine, a ventilator, and an Automated Endoscope Reprocessor for sterilizing scoping equipment. Ensuring safe, high-quality care for patients. Wellington Rotary’s leadership has also played a significant role in advancing the new hospital project. In recognition of this remarkable support, the waiting area of the future Emergency Department will be dedicated in honour of the Rotary Club of Wellington and the donors who contributed to its fundraising efforts.

“The generosity of our members, volunteers and supporters reflects the heart of our community,” said Yvonne Buys, president of the Rotary Club of Wellington. “We are proud to continue our tradition of supporting PECMHF and helping strengthen health care for residents and visitors of Prince Edward County.”

To learn more about Rotary’s impact on PECMH, click here.

PECMHF’s Back the Build campaign is raising $30M in support of Quinte Health to help build and equip a new hospital to serve residents and visitors in Prince Edward County. For more information and to lend your support, visit www.pecmhf.ca/back-the-build.