Louise Marshall Hospital (LMH) officials, once again, want to warn local residents and businesses that a campaign currently making the rounds in the Wellington North area has nothing to do with the hospital or the LMH Foundation.
A company soliciting donations for the Healing Hands Busy Book has been asking the community for donations to send free activity books to children at LMH.
In particular, the company has been targeting small businesses in the community.
Jerome Quenneville, North Wellington Health Care president and CEO said he has spoken to several local business owners who have received requests to financially support the purchase of children’s activity books that would be distributed to the hospital.
“We are concerned by the suggestion that the hospital supports this campaign. There is no implied, let alone explicit, relationship,” Quenneville said.
“There is absolutely no connection with this organization to the hospital. The company has been advised that their activity books will not be accepted for distribution at the hospital, as we already have other sources for activity books that do not compete with our local fundraising efforts.”
Those with any doubt whatsoever when approached to support causes related to the hospital can call the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation staff at 519-323-3333 ext 2750.
