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DOC TALK:

DR. PETER

KIZOFF

As a physician at GBGH, and a monthly donor to the
GBGH Foundation, Dr. Kizoff offers a unique perspective on
healthcare philanthropy.
Photo - Andrew Mendler/TorStar
Please tell us 2-3 sentences about you as a physician! Why did you decide to sign up for monthly giving?
I am a retired Family Physician. My practice in Barrie For us, financial contributions are easier to handle
began in 1989, and continued until my retirement in when they are monthly. Further to that, though, is
2016. Now, I enjoy part-time work as a hospitalist at that we want to make supporting our hospital a
Georgian Bay General Hospital, and I work with the priority. Monthly giving allows us to plan, so we aren’t
Palliative Care Group at RVH with a focus on providing wondering at the end of the year what we will have left
medical assistance in dying (MAiD) care to palliative to give.
patients across Simcoe County.
Is there anything you would like to say to others who
Why is giving to GBGH important to you? may be considering supporting our hospital with a
My wife Cheryl and I moved to Tiny Township in 2010, monthly gift?
and so GBGH is our local community health resource. GBGH is a tremendous organization, providing excellent
But, further to that, I’m impressed by the top tier care for our community. I’m impressed with the
healthcare provided at GBGH. The whole team, from dedication of the whole team to do their best, and
top to bottom, demonstrates a profound commitment strive to do even better.
to providing exceptional care, working within the
restraints of tight budgets, and collaborating for the Monthly giving is a financial strategy; like paying taxes
best outcomes. in installments. It’s easy, and provides valuable support
for our community hospital.
How does financial support from the community help
you in your role as a physician?
If I’m honest, I was late to come to the realization that
To learn more about Monthly Giving, please visit
the government only funds the operational costs of our
GBGHF.ca/giving/monthly-giving or contact Catherine
hospitals. The equipment that we rely on as healthcare
Johnson, Development Coordinator (johnsonca@gbgh.
providers is purchased through donations, and without
on.ca or 705-526-1300 ext. 5337)
that support, we wouldn’t have the tools we need.

REVENUES
DESCRIPTION 2020 2019
DONATIONS $1,262,394 $1,052,105
BEQUESTS $144,734 $579,170
FUNDRAISING $735,412 $594,858
INVESTMENT INCOME $48,065 $50,047
TOTAL REVENUE $2,190,245 $2,276,180
EXPENSES
DESCRIPTION 2020 2019
WAGES & BENEFITS $398,584 $184,224
CONTRACT FEES $8,430 $82,359
FUNDRAISING COSTS $189,249 $105,670
ADMINISTRATION $63,999 $41,715
PROFESSIONAL FEES $24,493 $20,622
TOTAL EXPENSES $684,755 $434,590
REVENUE OVER $1,505,490 $1,841,590
EXPENSES

This is an excerpt from the Georgian Bay General Hospital Foundation’s full
audited financial statements prepared by Deloitte LLP. PAGE 5