You did it! Thanks to your overwhelming support we can celebrate the opening of our new Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) patient care wing. With this momentous occasion a new chapter in community healthcare is here. And our story is just beginning. Accreditation Canada recently awarded CMH a designation of “Exemplary Standing” representing CMH’s professionalism, dedication […]
On Friday, January 10th, 2020 we hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony here at Cambridge Memorial Hospital in preparation for the grand opening later in January. Amongst all the dignitaries, board members and business leaders from our community, we asked 7-year-old Ahmed Aamir to join us and represent the Foundation and our donors to help cut the
Ahmed Aamir Represents the Spirit of Philanthropy. Read More
At our public launch Andy Incitti presented CMHF with a cheque for $500,000. This amount is double their initial pledge to name the Paediatric Family Waiting Area and Playroom and they still have plans to continue their fundraising. Work for a Cure is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and providing support for those
Q: Tell us a little bit about your work at CMH. A: For the past 12 years, I’ve been treating patients in the Emergency Department at Cambridge Memorial Hospital. I’ve seen children with serious allergic reactions and seniors with broken hips. I’ve dealt with heart attacks, panic attacks and strokes. I’ve even delivered a baby
And is not slowing down. When Co-Chairs Kate Cressman and David Pyper announced their vision in 2015, to engage North Dumfries Township in fundraising for CMH, they thought a goal of $500,000 might be a stretch, but they were willing to try. They recruited a committee of about a dozen township residents and buckled down
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As you pass by the grounds of the Cambridge Memorial Hospital during the holiday season, you notice beautiful trees, decorated with colourful strings of light. For some, these Trees of Caring evoke feelings of warmth and cheer. For me, they will forever be a reminder of the day my infant daughter, Ruthie, became gravely ill,
Trees of Caring Donations Provide Support for the Jensen Family Read More
Last week we were presented with a cheque for $55,000 from seven families of Cambridge Tim Hortons owners. The Trombley, Wakely, McGlinchey, and Skropolis families came together in 2015 to pledge $50,000, and recently the Gomes and Ayoubi families joined them to help complete their generous investment. Recently we are excited to show some footage from
Our annual Trees of Caring campaign was launched in November at Chartwell Queen’s Square Retirement Residence. In addition to ‘tree light’ donations, three stars shone brightly on the Trees of Caring. This year’s Gold Star was sponsored by Faisal Susiwala. Faisal made a generous donation of $130,000 that is one dollar on behalf of each
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Ridgehill Ford’s philanthropic relationship with CMHF was kicked into high gear eight years ago when Kevin Zimic purchased the prominent dealership on Hespeler Road. As a previous member of the St. Catharines General Hospital Foundation Board Executive, Kevin understood the colossal task of raising funds to build and equip a new hospital. His engagement with
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Both our daughters were born at Cambridge Memorial Hospital and we have visited the Emergency Department several times throughout the years. Each time, we have been impressed with the compassion and expertise the staff demonstrated while treating us. Giving back to the community is important to us and the hospital is the one institution that
Monica Loberto speaks about why giving back is important Read More
