Page 12 - GBGH Foundation Newsletter - Summer 2020

In February 2020, the Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) The Gil Robillard Endowment Fund was established in 2007
Foundation announced the purchase of 22 acres of vacant with a bequest from Gil Robillard’s estate, and like-minded
land beside the hospital’s highway 93 location in Midland. community members contributed to it in his honour. Because
Acquiring this land enables the hospital to grow to meet Gil’s family understood the intention of his estate gift, this
future demands for health care services. important investment in the future of healthcare for our
community was possible.
“Both the Hospital and Foundation Boards of Directors realized
their responsibility in securing this property for the future “We call it Legacy Giving because a bequest, like The Gil
stability of GBGH,” says David Turner, Chair, GBGH Foundation Robillard Endowment Fund, can have incredible impact on
Board of Directors. “By making this purchase, the Foundation the story of our organization,” says Nicole Kraftscik, Executive
is investing in the future of the hospital, ensuring there is Director. “We are grateful to Gil Robillard’s family for their
sufficient space when there is a need to expand.” dedication to honouring his vision in such an impactful way.”

The Foundation was able to purchase the property in part due Sharing your planned gift intentions with the GBGH
to the generosity of the late Gil Robillard and his family. Foundation today ensures that your wishes are fulfilled
in the future. For more information about Legacy Giving
“My dad was a visionary with great foresight,” says Susan in support of your Georgian Bay General Hospital, please
Robillard, daughter of Gil Robillard. “He liked planning for the contact Christine Baguley, Philanthropy Officer with the GBGH
future, and the purchase of land to ensure future stability Foundation (baguleyc@gbgh.on.ca or 705-526-1300 x5338).
does just that. We are glad the Foundation could use the Gil
Robillard Fund to help ensure the future of healthcare for our
community.”

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