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Celia’s Bake Sale Raises $13,575 for New Neonatal Vital Signs Monitor at GBGH

Mike & Melissa Robinson and family recently visited the GBGH Foundation to deliver the proceeds from Celia’s Bake Sale — a remarkable $13,575 — to support the purchase of a new Neonatal Vital Signs Monitor for the GBGH Birthing Unit. This vital equipment will help ensure the tiniest patients receive safe, high-quality care from their first moments of life.

Since 2020, Celia’s Bake Sale has raised an incredible $51,925 in honour of Mike and Melissa’s daughter, Celia Marie, who passed away at GBGH on Christmas Day 2019. What started as a heartfelt tribute has grown into a powerful community effort, bringing together local residents, businesses, and families to make a lasting impact.

The Robinson family extends special thanks to the local businesses who supported this year’s Bake Sale by collecting donations and encouraging participation: Boulangers Midland City Bakers, Café Kittyhawk, World Famous Dock Lunch, Grounded Coffee, Mega Mindful Living, Royal Tea on King, Shana’s Baked Goods, and the PULSE Nutrition.

“Celia’s legacy continues to touch lives in our community,” says Robyn Kaczanowski, community giving officer, GBGH Foundation. “Every dollar raised through this inspiring initiative helps us provide the very best care for our youngest patients.”

Learn more about Celia’s story and the impact of this community-driven initiative here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtOJvr699TY

Elmvale Lioness Lions Club Supports Mental Health Care at GBGH

The Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) Foundation is grateful to the Elmvale Lioness Lions Club for their recent gift of $1,000 in support of the We See You: Inside & Out campaign, helping advance mental health services and essential equipment upgrades across the hospital.

The group was inspired to make the donation after participating in a GBGH Foundation presentation for local service clubs. The session highlighted the growing needs within the hospital and the role community support plays in ensuring patients receive compassionate, timely care close to home.

“The club felt very inspired to support this critical initiative [the We See You campaign] and feel that the rest of the community should take the opportunity to learn more and offer support,” shared Lynn Patkau, Lioness, Elmvale Lioness Lions Club.

“We are deeply grateful that the Elmvale Lioness Lions Club has chosen to strengthen our hospital through their generosity,” says Victoria Evans, senior key relationships officer, GBGH Foundation. “Service clubs play a vital role in lifting up our entire community, and their willingness to learn about our hospital’s needs — and then invest in solutions — makes a meaningful difference for every patient we serve.”

The We See You: Inside & Out Campaign is a bold goal to raise $20-million to build an acute mental health wing at GBGH, and invest in priority medical equipment & technology across every department of the hospital. Learn more at: WeSeeYouGBGH.ca