Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation

01/30/2026

POLAR PLUNGE FOR A CAUSE

We’re proud to partner with the Wellington Dukes, County Royals, and surrounding local hockey teams to host a Polar Plunge Fundraiser in support of Back the Build, benefiting our local hospital as well as half the proceeds going to support WARA our local rescue boat team.

This event brings our hockey and local community together for one powerful reason—giving back. Every plunge makes a difference!

📅 February 1st, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 Pounder’s Pub & Patio
153 Main Street, Wellington

What’s happening:
Complimentary hot chocolate & coffee
BBQ burgers & sausages donated by the County Royals
Full food & drink menu available

How you’re helping:
• a percentage of all food & drink sales support Back the Build & the rescue boat team
• 100% of BBQ proceeds go directly to both causes
• $20 Polar Plunge entry — 100% donated

Come take the plunge, cheer on the teams, and support two incredible local causes!

01/29/2026

💖 This Valentine’s Day, show your love for PECMH — and double your impact. 💖

Thanks to the generosity of Carmen Kilroy and her family, all donations toward new SMART hospital beds for the new PECMH will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $50,000.

Donate today at: www.pechmf.ca

SMART beds help reduce falls, prevent pressure injuries, support infection control, and improve comfort and safety for both patients and care champions. Last year alone, 850 patients stayed overnight at PECMH — making these beds a vital part of care.

🏥 Hospital beds are not government funded, and the Foundation is working to replace 24 beds at a cost of $22,000 each for the new hospital.

✨ Donate before March 31 to double your impact.
A gift of $100 becomes $200 — helping bring comfort, dignity, and care close to home.

❤️ Give with love. Heal with impact.

01/27/2026

💙 Honouring a Legacy of Care Close to Home 💙

On Monday, January 26, 2026, we had the honour of receiving a $40,813.03 bequest from the Estate of Eva Middleton.

Eva’s thoughtful decision to include the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation in her will demonstrates her commitment to the continuity of healthcare in Prince Edward County and to keeping care close to home.

Her family joined us to celebrate and honour her remarkable generosity, a legacy that will make a lasting difference.

“Gifts like Eva’s are a powerful reminder that thoughtful planning can make a meaningful difference for generations to come,” said Shannon Coull, executive director of the PECMH Foundation. “Her generosity will help ensure our hospital continues to provide exceptional care close to home.”

A gift in your will is one of the most impactful ways to support local healthcare. If you’re thinking about your legacy, we would be honoured to be part of your plans.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.pecmhf.ca/planned-giving

01/23/2026

We’re proud to celebrate and spotlight one of the leaders helping guide our work — congratulations to Susan Brown, Incoming President & CEO of Proximity Institute! 🎉

Susan is a highly respected healthcare executive with senior leadership experience across Ontario’s hospital sector, including Sinai Health, University Health Network, and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Her collaborative leadership style, strategic insight, and deep commitment to strengthening healthcare leadership have made her a tremendous addition to our Board of Directors since joining in 2025.

Susan has been a part-time resident of Prince Edward County for nine years, is an active member of the Ayl of Quinte Skiff Club, a volunteer with County FM radio, and first came to know the community through running as part of a relay team in the County Marathon.

Please join us in congratulating Susan on this exciting milestone! 👏

01/21/2026

We’re building something big—and we need you.

We're almost there , but we can’t cross the finish line without you! Your gift today helps turn plans into progress and vision into reality.

💥 Every dollar makes an impact.
🔗 Donate now and help us keep building - www.pecmhf.ca

01/15/2026

01/14/2026

We’re grateful to HTM Insurance and its Board of Directors for a $1,000 donation made to help keep care close to home. Thank you for your continued community support. 💙

01/12/2026

✨ Care Champion Recognition – PECMHF Foundation Team ✨🧡

This week, the PECMHF Foundation Team has been recognized as Care Champions by one of our Board Members, who described the team as simply “amazing.” 🙏

While we don’t work at the bedside, we’re honoured to support those who do. From fundraising and stewardship to community connection, the Foundation team works hard to ensure that the Care Champions who care for our patients have access to the equipment and resources they need to deliver the best care possible—close to home. 🏥💙

We’re incredibly grateful for the trust placed in us by our Board, donors, and community. And we share this recognition with all those who help make our mission possible. Thank you!

👉 www.pecmhf.ca

Our Hospital. Our Legacy.

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

💗 Supporting early detection, close to home - We are deeply grateful to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78 Poppy Fund for their generous $10,000 donation in support of replacing PECMH’s aging digital mammography machine.

This gift brings us one step closer to a new, state-of-the-art mammography unit—providing clearer imaging, faster results, lower radiation exposure, and improved accuracy for early breast cancer detection.

Since 2001, the Legion has been a steadfast supporter of our hospital, helping ensure veterans, their families, and our entire community have access to high-quality care right here in Prince Edward County. Since 2001, Branch 78 has contributed more than $45,550 to support critical medical equipment and services.

💙 Thank you for your continued commitment to health, dignity, and community care.

📊 Campaign update: $646K raised toward our $1M goal for the new mammography machine.

01/08/2026

🩺✨ Care Champion Recognition – Dr. Sarah Branton ✨🩺

We are proud to honour Dr. Sarah Branton as a Care Champion, recognized for the compassionate, thorough, and professional care she provided during a patient’s recent stay. 💙

💬 “Thank you to Dr. Branton for her personal, professional and thorough care during my recent stay.” — Grateful Patient

Thoughtful care like Dr. Branton’s leaves a lasting impact—not only on recovery but on how patients feel during some of life’s most vulnerable moments.

Have you experienced exceptional care at PECMH?
Recognize your own Care Champion with a donation in their honour and help ensure that care close to home remains extraordinary.

👉 www.pecmhf.ca

Our Hospital. Our Legacy.

01/07/2026

🧡✨ Care Champion & Retirement Tribute – France Porter, RN ✨🧡

After 38 years of compassionate nursing care, we are honoured to recognize France Porter, RN, as a Care Champion—and to celebrate her well-earned retirement from PECMH. 🩺🎉

This tribute comes from someone who saw her dedication firsthand—not from a hospital bed, but from the other side of the door: her husband. 💬

“Although I was never a patient of hers, I am the husband she came home to every day after work. I know that France has made a difference not only in the lives of the patients she’s taken care of, but the family members of those patients.”

Throughout her nearly four decades of service, France was a role model of kindness, professionalism, and teamwork. She always spoke highly of her colleagues—from nurses and doctors to support staff—and her impact extended beyond the hospital walls, as she raised three wonderful children, including one daughter she had the joy of working alongside at PECMH.

To honour her legacy, France’s family has made a donation in her name toward the new hospital build—a testament to her lifelong commitment to caring for others.

France, your presence will be deeply missed by your colleagues, but your legacy lives on in the patients you've helped, the team you've supported, and the family you've loved. 💙

👉 www.pecmhf.ca

Our Hospital. Our Legacy.