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A new partnership for the Glenn Howard Charity Golf Classic

The Glenn Howard Charity Golf Classic will have a new title sponsor in 2023, and beyond.  Tom Smith Chevrolet Buick GMC owners, Steve & Andrea Jacklin, have partnered with Glenn Howard to support the tournament with an annual $25,000 sponsorship for five years, beginning with this year’s event on Friday, July 14^th at the Midland Golf & Country Club.

“This commitment from Steve & Andrea to support our tournament as the title sponsor is just awesome,” says Glenn Howard, chair, Glenn Howard Charity Golf Classic committee. “Our goal each year is to make as much money as we can for the hospital, and having an engaged, local partner will help us build the tournament up even more. We have an amazing crew of golfers, sponsors and supporters who come out every year, and Steve & Andrea are a great addition to the event.”

The Glenn Howard Charity Golf Classic is a prestigious golf tournament in support of the Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) Foundation, with unique golfer gifts, Scotch-nosing on the course and the Par-Tee on the Green with Jamie Williams after dinner.  The tournament has contributed more than $650,000 to the Foundation since 2016, investing in equipment and technology for surgical expansion, automated medication packaging and sterilization equipment.

“Glenn and his committee put on an amazing event for GBGH each year,” shares Steve Jacklin. “We are honoured to partner with Glenn and the GBGH Foundation to support our hospital, and contribute to this very successful event.  We look forward to helping where we can to provide great value for the golfers and working together to make a big impact at GBGH.”

Steve & Andrea Jacklin have owned the Tom Smith Chevrolet dealership since 2012, and are strong community supporters. They have contributed more than $55,000 to the GBGH Foundation, supporting fundraising events and vital equipment purchases for the hospital.

“This partnership is bringing together two individuals who care deeply about our community and our hospital,” says Nicole Kraftscik, executive director, GBGH Foundation. “Glenn & Steve have a common goal to raise awareness and funds for GBGH, to help equip our hospital for care today and into the future. We are excited to see how this collective vision elevates the success of this event.”

For more information about the Glenn Howard Charity Golf Classic, click here. To learn more about how you can host an event in support of the GBGH Foundation, contact Victoria Evans, Community Giving Officer (evansv@gbgh.on.ca).

German Canadian Club invests in imaging at GBGH

The Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) Foundation is honoured to be part of the local Gemuetlichkeit 70 German Canadian Club’s legacy. On Thursday, February 9, 2023, members of the club visited GBGH to present a gift of more than $57,000 to representatives from the hospital and the Foundation.

The German Canadian Club membership voted to dissolve the club in November 2022, and have sold their property on Triple Bay Road. The members have chosen to continue their legacy of community support by sharing the proceeds from the sale with eight local charities, including the GBGH Foundation.

“It was unanimous that the donations would go to local charities to support our community,” shares Helmut Paddags, German Canadian Club president. “We selected GBGH because we have all used the hospital, and know we will need it again. Having a strong hospital is something we all need to invest in.”

The funds have been designated by the membership to support the purchase of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine for the hospital, which will reduce wait times across the region, and ensure equitable access to this important service for local residents.

“This investment from the German Canadian Club helps our hospital dramatically,” shares Matt Lawson, president & CEO, GBGH. “While the government has approved funding for the operational costs of the MRI, all costs to purchase the MRI and renovate the space are entirely the responsibility of the community through the Foundation. Gifts like this are going to mean we get the services here sooner, and we are very grateful to the club and its members for investing in our hospital.”

The German Canadian Club was very active through their 52-year history, and often made donations to support local charities through their initiatives. This gift brings their total investment at GBGH to nearly $64,000.

“Our community is so fortunate to have many passionate and supportive service organizations, and the German Canadian Club is an incredible example,” says Nicole Kraftscik, executive director, GBGH Foundation. “Although the organization is formally dissolved, their mission to build community will live on through these generous gifts. We are truly honoured to be part of that legacy.”

GBGH will be offering MRI service to residents as soon as it is able to complete construction and commissioning of the new machine. The cost for this project is approximately $4-million and anyone wishing to support this campaign can contact the Foundation office, 705-526-GIVE (4483) or click here.