GUELPH – Linamar Corporation has announced a $1-million donation to St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph.
The announcement was made at the official launch of St. Joseph’s $15-million Building Better Healthcare Campaign on May 28.
Officials say the event was filled with supporters, patients, residents, families and local champions, including the campaign’s Ambassador Team.
St. Joseph’s Health Centre is Guelph’s only rehabilitation and complex continuing care hospital and a recognized leader in seniors’ and long-term care, officials say.
Linda Hasenfratz, executive chair of the board of Linamar and campaign ambassador, was introduced by Susan Frasson, president of Wood Development Group and honorary campaign chair.
Frasson’s own family has made a leadership donation to the campaign through the W.C. Wood Foundation, and both of their remarks reflected their deep personal commitment to advancing healthcare, close to home.
“At Linamar, we believe strong communities are synonymous with strong healthcare,” said Hasenfratz.
“Donations to St. Joe’s Building Better Healthcare Campaign are critical investments in the health and well-being of our community, and will help care for our loved ones, neighbours and colleagues for years to come.”
The event also honored the Robert Ireland Family, whose $1-million donation was the first lead gift to the campaign, elevating the cause and inspiring others.
The campaign’s ambassador team then announced that over $10 million has been raised so far towards the $15-million goal.
“We’re incredibly grateful for the leadership of Linamar, the Wood/Frasson family, the Ireland family, and other local philanthropists who have already made generous donations,” said St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation CEO Sera Filice.
“We are inviting our community to join us on our Building Better Healthcare Campaign journey, to share our vision, and to help us reach this ambitious $15-million goal so we can build a stronger St. Joseph’s.”
The funds raised will go directly toward creating new patient rooms, upgrading and enhancing spaces and equipping St. Joseph’s with next-generation healthcare technology, officials say.
For more information visit sjhcg.ca.
