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July 4, 2024
Vol. 12 No. 26
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KDH CT Scanner hits $1.6 Million Campaign Milestone
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Seen here at the CT Scanner groundbreaking ceremony, holding the $1.6 million cheque, (l-r) Joanne Mavis, ED, KDH Foundation; Margret Norenberg, Chair, KDH Foundation Board of Directors; Jeff Nolan, Chair, KDH Board of Directors; Brittany Rivard, KDH CFO and VP Operations and Frank Vassallo, CEO KDH. At the well attended June 17 Groundbreaking Ceremony for the CT Scanner at Kemptville District Hospital (KDH), Margret Norenberg – Chair of the KDH Foundation Board of Directors, addressed the gathering which included Frank Vassallo, KDH CEO, MPP Steve Clark, Mayor Nancy Peckford, Jeff Nolan – Chair of the KDH Board of Directors, Dr Colin Sentongo – Chief of KDH Staff, Mrs. Louise Tallman – Chair of the CT Scanner Campaign, and many others, including donors, physicians and staff. She thanked every-
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Campaign and reviewed some highlights of the CT Scanner Crossroads Campaign. The Foundation Annual Mail to the community raised over $150,000. The exciting Camaro Car Lottery last summer raised over $200,000. A long list of community organized events which raised close to $200,000 included golf and baseball tournaments, the Little Black Dress, Fashion Shows and choir performances, book and lemonade sales. Service Clubs from North Grenville and beyond, including Kemptville,
one for coming and said that “procuring a CT Scanner has long been a dream for us”. She explained that “this achievement is not merely about acquiring a piece of equipment; it is about investing in the health and wellbeing of every individual within our community and beyond. I am delighted to share that we have raised $1.6 million and we are working hard to raise the remaining $600,000 needed to make the final payment of $2.2 million.” She expressed her sincere gratitude to everyone who has contributed to the
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Manotick, Merrickville and South Mountain have added another $70,000 to the Campaign. Financial support from eQuinelle Homes and the Taggart Parkes Foundation has been impactful. Hundreds of individuals have made personal gifts to the campaign, ranging from $25 to $100,000. Ms. Norenberg gave special acknowledgement to Mrs. Louise Tallman. She and her family have been long time supporters of the hospital and the community at large. She also noted that “the tremendous support of the community has demonstrated the power of collective effort. This has made a profound difference, for which I am very grateful.” In her closing remarks, Ms. Norenberg concluded in the same way she had started by thanking everyone “for their remarkable generosity and unwavering commitment to the well-being of our community. Together, we have made a lasting impact that will benefit all of us today and in the future.” For more photos and information about the CT Scanner Campaign and how you can help us cross the campaign finish line, visit https://www.kdhfoundation. ca/hospital-wish-list/thecrossroads-campaign
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