2024 Donor Impact Report
small hospital
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A message from our leaders
See your impact in action.
This has been an extraordinary time for both CGMH and the Foundation. Our teams have been steadfast in their commitment to ensuring that outstanding care remains our top priority. We are proud to partner with the Hospital leadership team that is creating a world-class facility, designed for the needs of our community, while also making revolutionary changes to the equipment within the current facility.
You have once again demonstrated your unwavering support for the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH), raising over $2.1 Million for two new mammography units, ensuring women in our community have access to the very best in breast cancer screening and care.
Thanks to your support, our Diagnostic Imaging Department is undergoing a significant transformation. Our team is purchasing the newest technology in diagnostic imaging equipment for better, faster diagnosis, close to home, all while ensuring they are spending wisely and thinking about the future hospital.
You consistently show us that better healthcare is your priority. Your continued support and dedication to our mission ensures that our hospital can keep up with the healthcare needs for the patients of CGMH. Our friends, family, and neighbours all benefit from the kindness and generosity that is being shown today.
Thank you for your generosity, your contribution … and most of all, your support of CGMH’s vision for outstanding care for life.
In gratitude,
Brad Miller, Chair of the Board of Directors
Jory Pritchard-Kerr, President & CEO
FOUNDATION GIVING STATS
$11.5 Million generated for equipment and technology
Thank you to the 3,308 donors who made 6,397 donations in 2024. Individuals, families, foundations, municipalities, and businesses all came together last year to raise over $11 million for equipment and technology for CGMH.
We are proud to share that based on a five-year average cost to raise a dollar, $0.83 cents of every dollar is going to support the Hospital’s highest needs, with just under $0.17 cents of every dollar supporting our fundraising and operations.
Interested in learning more? Download the complete audited financial statements below or contact the Foundation Office at (705) 444-8645.
2024 Your Impact
At CGMH, 90% of all hospital equipment & technology is funded by your donations. Thanks to your incredible generosity, 2024 marked a year of meaningful impact. Here are some examples of what was made possible with your support.
Achieving excellence in imaging, thanks to donor support.
CGMH’s new X-Ray machine provides sharper, more detailed images to support faster and more accurate diagnoses. The system includes fluoroscopy, which offers real-time imaging – particularly useful for joint and spinal injections in our orthopaedic department. This helps us better manage pain and guide treatment for conditions affecting the hips, shoulders, and lower back. Robotic features improve precision and make the equipment easier for staff to operate. We’ve also added a patient lift to support more comfortable transfers to the imaging table, especially for those with mobility issues or pain. Read more.
“Our previous system, which we used for diagnostic radiographs and to guide procedures, was really showing its age. The new system has been a game changer. It provides fast, reliable imaging that helps us deliver studies for diagnosis and treatment. Reliable tools such as this make all the difference in a busy radiology department. It’s a major step forward in delivering safe, efficient, and timely care.” says Dr. Carstensen, CGMH Radiologist.
You’re transforming the way we treat and diagnose patients with a new state-of-the-art CT scanner.
CGMH installed a new state-of-the-art CT scanner on December 18, 2024, replacing equipment that had been in use for over a decade. Thanks to donor support, the scanner offers faster imaging, higher resolution, and reduced radiation exposure—improving both the accuracy and safety of diagnostic exams. With advanced automation and faster scan times, the CT scanner supports quicker diagnoses and better care planning, especially in high-demand areas like trauma and oncology. This upgrade is part of a broader initiative to enhance our diagnostic imaging services, with future improvements including the arrival of our first MRI machine in 2025. Read more.
“Having access to more detailed information will help our healthcare team make accurate diagnoses, allowing CGMH patients to begin the right treatment journey as quickly as possible,” says Dr. Murray Miller, CGMH Chief of Radiology.
Your donations are advancing the speed of critical testing.
The new transfusion analyzer allows the CGMH lab team to now process blood bank test results in half the time – and a lot more of them. In the past it would take a single Medical Laboratory Technologist 1 hour to manually process a single sample. Now, the transfusion analyzer can process numerous samples in half the amount of time. Additionally, the automated method frees up our Laboratory Technologist’s time so they can focus on reporting other tests, greatly impacting the turnaround time for all tests, decreasing processing time and delivering information to the patient sooner. Read more.
“While many larger centres have this type of equipment, it is innovative for a smaller lab like ours to have it, and it’s a step in the direction of lab automation. This new process improves efficiency and helps improve the patient experience with reduced turnaround times.” – Sarah Hamilton, CGMH Manager, Laboratory and Quality Lead
Thanks to you, accessibility is safer and more comfortable.
Thanks to donor support, CGMH has replaced outdated transport chairs with new Staxi wheelchairs—improving safety, comfort, and accessibility for patients across the hospital. These upgraded chairs are used daily to transport elderly, injured, and orthopaedic patients to appointments and procedures.
The Staxi models offer cushioned seats, elevating leg rests, a fail-safe brake system, and a stackable design that saves space. They are easy to clean and eliminate trip hazards, and the load-balancing features reduce physical strain on staff and volunteers.
“We were running short of wheelchairs, and they’re essential to how we care for and move patients,” said Sadie Nixon, Manager of Volunteer Services. “We’re incredibly grateful to the Foundation and to donors who helped fund this much-needed upgrade.”
Doctors Day & Nurses Week
In May, Canada celebrates both National Doctors Day and Nurses Week, a great opportunity to recognize the extraordinary work done by healthcare professionals. In 2024, the CGMH Foundation released a “day in the life” video showcasing how the CGMH nurses are supported by a community of healthcare professionals, from their laboratory department, rehabilitation teams, volunteers, environmental services to IT.
“I have been an Emergency Physician at CGMH for 14 years and have noticed a significant growth within our community during this time. This is not just in the number of people we serve, but in the severity of cases that we are seeing. Our team has responded diligently to the unique challenges that currently exist in healthcare. Many of our staff work extra shifts and extend ourselves while on shift to support the people of this community.” – Dr. Gregory Devet, Chief of Emergency Department, CGMH
The CGMH Foundation recognizes and appreciates all of the healthcare professionals that provide outstanding care to CGMH. In 2024, donations in honour of our healthcare teams were invested in CGMH’s Internal Medicine programs, helping them to diagnose patients, manage their severe long-term illnesses, and treat complex chronic conditions.
Video features CGMH Nurses Sarah Sargeant, Gavin Chipperfield, and Madison Cook.
Events
Small towns, big hearts…that’s cause for celebration.
Raising a total of $232,273 here are a few highlights from our community-hosted events.
Strengthening community from the rink to the fairways
In 2024, sports enthusiasts once again rallied behind CGMH through a series of high-energy fundraising events. The Annual Foodland Bonspiel, organized by CGMH staff (and sisters) Jess Metheral and Cassie Clair, brought together local curlers and raised $5,600. At Blue Mountain, the 24 Hours at Blue event saw teams of 12 ski and snowboard around the clock, generating over $13,000 in support of the Foundation. Osler 42, a team and individual relay event, added $4,500 to the cause. Cyclists from Racer Sportif / Equipe78 completed their 10th annual ride from Toronto to Montreal—spanning more than 600 kilometres -and raised nearly $5,500. The Golf 4 Good tournament at Duntroon Highlands rallied the community on the course, contributing $14,000. And the Ski Bees ski day fundraiser brought winter fun to the slopes while raising $1,500 to support the future of CGMH.
A cause worth celebrating
We tapped our feet to the tune of generosity as our community got creative with entertaining concerts and live music. Duntroon Highlands hosted Unplugged in the Barn, a summer concert series featuring a wide variety of talented musicians, good food, and drinks. Collingwood Charters hosted a fantastic evening on Georgian Bay giving our guests a wonderful time with wonderful food, and a live performance by Aaron Garner. The tight-knit Blue Shores community hosted a lively concert featuring the Boomerang group, an eight-piece horn band that got the group on their feet, celebrating songs that inspired generations to turn down the lights and turn up the volume! The Backspin Band (featuring CGMH’s very own board member Geoff Davies) also contributed funds to support the CGMH Foundation and better healthcare for South Georgian Bay.
Family fun and a lot of heart
Our community showed up in heartfelt and powerful ways to support local health care in 2024. Links of Love, founded by Katie Pereira-Prebble, held their annual Lincoln’s Walk to honour the memory of Lincoln and all families affected by pregnancy and infant loss. With a strong turnout of families and friends, the event raised nearly $5,000 in support of CGMH. Jax Pays It Forward, hosted by the Davenport family, brought together families for a fun-filled day of giving back. After experiencing over 200 emergency visits with their daughter Jax, who lives with a heart condition called Supraventricular Tachycardia, the Davenports chose to make Collingwood their home due to the exceptional care received, and now give back through this annual event—which raised $10,500 in 2024. At the Collingwood Blues Hockey Battles Cancer event, fans helped raise an incredible $16,000 in support of CGMH’s Diagnostic Imaging Department.
Big hearts behind local businesses
From real estate to retail, local businesses stepped up in creative ways to support the future of care at CGMH. Realtor Greg Syrota and his team hosted a client appreciation event and generously donated a portion of their commissions, raising $3,500 for the CGMH Foundation. The Faris Team also gave back by donating $4,200 from their home sales. AGNORA’s much-anticipated Pre-Loved Fashion Sale drew a crowd of eager shoppers and raised over $35,000. Downtown Collingwood came alive during Collingwood Fashion Week, with boutiques including Dawe and Company, Brabary, Coriander, Cora Couture, Bishop Consignment, and Elaine Dickinson’s offering curated experiences in support of local health care, raising $12,000.
in memoriam
Honouring the Legacy of Dr. Donald J. Paul
Dr. Donald J. Paul was a pillar of the CGMH community. Affectionately known as “Doc” by those close to him, his influence was felt in Collingwood right up until his passing in December 2024.
When he first moved to Collingwood in 1960 alongside his wife Joan, Dr. Paul already worked as a general practitioner. Originally from the South Porcupine area in Northern Ontario, Don quickly embraced the warmth of small-town life and found deep professional camaraderie among his colleagues at CGMH.
Recognizing a growing need within the hospital, Don made the decision to pause his general practice and return to medical school for further training in Radiology. He returned to CGMH in 1975 as Chief of Radiology, a role in which he served with pride and commitment until his retirement in 2002.
His leadership, however, extended well beyond the Radiology Department. Don played an active role on the CGMH Foundation Board, lending his voice and vision to numerous capital campaigns. Even in retirement, he remained a dedicated advisor and a source of inspiration in fundraising efforts throughout the community.
As generous donors themselves, Don and Joan knew firsthand the vital role of community support in advancing patient care. They used their experience to advocate for investment in hospital equipment, especially Don’s passion: Diagnostic Imaging technology.
Nearly a quarter-century after his retirement, Don’s presence was still felt in the halls of CGMH, where he continued to be greeted with warmth and respect by staff and physicians alike. His legacy is deeply woven into the fabric of the hospital, and his contributions will be remembered for generations to come.
Growth in Endowment
Growth in Endowment
Established in 1993, the Dr. A.R. Stephen Endowment Fund honours the legacy of the first physician to practice at CGMH in the late 1880’s. Dr. Stephen not only cared for the people of Collingwood and area but was also a philanthropist who supported many local charities.
Today, the Fund continues his legacy by ensuring that CGMH has the resources it needs to meet current demands, while the Foundation focuses on building Tomorrow’s Hospital.
The CGMH Foundation Board had a goal to build the Endowment Fund to $30 million by 2030.
The Dr. Stephen Capital Fund reached and exceeded the $30 M benchmark in 2024. It was built to $32.4 M through a combination of directing legacy gifts to the fund, such as bequests, and a solid investment strategy.
In 2024, the Fund had an impressive return of 15.9% (gross of fees) and made $1.25 M available for investments in equipment and technology.
As we shift our broader fundraising initiatives to Tomorrow’s Hospital in 2025, the Endowment Fund remains focused on supporting the needs of our hospital today.
tree of life
Community Support & Legacy Impact
Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our community, the CGMH Foundation raised more than $2.1 million during the 2024 Tree of Life Campaign, to fund two new mammography units. This means that women across South Georgian Bay will continue to have access to the most advanced breast cancer screening and care available.
We would like to take this opportunity to recognize matching donors Teri Yamada and Doug Moxon, who pledged to match every donation up to $375,000. Teri, who sadly passed away on January 8th 2025, gave not only financially, but with the hope of inspiring others to give as well. Her extraordinary gift – and the legacy she leaves behind – moved our entire community and played a critical role in helping double CGMH’s capacity to screen for breast cancer and save lives.
We are deeply grateful to Teri, Doug, and every individual who contributed to this important campaign. Your support is helping provide exceptional care for the people of South Georgian Bay, today and into the future.
monthly giving club
There’s strength in numbers
We are so grateful and proud of our Monthly Giving Club. This is a group of dedicated individuals who provide reliable, continuous support to CGMH. They ensure the healthcare teams at CGMH are ready for any unforeseen challenges, by equipping the hospital with the best tools to diagnose and treat patients. Monthly gifts allow us to plan and allocate resources where they are needed most while also allowing our donors to choose the level of support that works for them.
In 2024, monthly donations ranged from $10 to over $100 and averaged at $79 per month per member. Our 180 club members raised $143,304 towards our Internal Medicine programs. Our goal is to continue building momentum with this group and to increase awareness around the benefits of providing consistent and reliable funding.
As long-term residents and business owners in the area we decided to thank CGMH for the support that each member of our family has received in the past by making a monthly donation. We will continue our support as CGMH enters a new era with the construction of a new and modern facility that will offer the best possible care to all in the area.
Mary Dale & Joe Matanowitsch, CGMH Foundation Monthly Donors
Giving Circle
Giving Circle raises $96,748 for exceptional healthcare needs.
In October 2024, 76 women gathered with a commitment to improving healthcare at CGMH. With presentations from CGMH physicians and healthcare professionals, members were given an opportunity to learn about innovative projects that will directly enhance patient care. The Giving Circle offers a unique chance for members to be actively involved in deciding how their generosity impacts our community. By focusing on “exceptional” needs not typically covered in the hospital’s capital budget, members hear directly from the CGMH frontlines about the difference their support can make.
Ultrasound Probe
This advanced imaging probe improves the detection of breast cancer and other conditions, allowing for earlier diagnoses and more personalized treatment plans.
Endosee Advance
This minimally invasive tool makes it faster and easier to evaluate uterine disorders, reducing the need for surgical intervention and general anesthesia.
From the CGMH Internal Medicine Department:
Dr. Mike Randazzo and Dr. Mark Bonta
ORSIM Bronchoscopy Simulator
A cutting-edge virtual reality device, this simulator enables medical professionals to safely practice bronchoscopy procedures, enhancing patient safety and care quality.
Dr. Jesse Guscott, CGMH Simulation Program Director
Simulation Debrief Hardware
This technology elevates crisis response training for medical teams, improving outcomes in high-stress emergency situations across multiple hospital departments.
ReDevelopment & Future Planning
A world-class facility for South Georgian Bay.
On December 12, 2024, Deputy Premier and Minster of Health Sylvia Jones visited CGMH to announce the approval of CGMH’s early planning submission for a new hospital and to confirm that the new state-of-the-art facility will be built on Poplar Sideroad. For more details of this historic announcement for our region, please visit our news story from December.
We believe tomorrow is built today so even though 2025 will see our fundraising focus turn to the new building, the endowment funds that we have raised and carefully stewarded for the last 31 years will provide funding to purchase the critical hospital equipment we will need before we move into the new building in 2033. In 2025, the Foundation will launch a $100+ million campaign to raise the ‘local share’ the community’s portion of the construction of a new hospital.
At 4x the size of our current facility, the new hospital will expand healthcare services for our fast-growing community, improve patient care and privacy, attract top healthcare professionals and build on our strengths in education and training. With your help, the new facility will be ready to support all of us when we need it most.
A Day Away – The foundation podcast
In 2024, our Foundation recorded six episodes of our new podcast ‘A Day Away’. From behind-the-scenes innovations in our current hospital, to the power of community support, we dive deep into the stories that matter most including plans for building South Georgian Bay’s Hospital of Tomorrow
Don’t just listen – be part of the conversation that is shaping tomorrow’s healthcare today.
SMALL HOSPITAL.
BIG FUTURE.