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Every drop counts this Civic Holiday weekend, as our incredible partners at Maple Leaf Marinas gear up once again to Fuel Your Hospital — an annual tradition of generosity that’s helping local hospitals like GBGH provide excellent care, close to home.

From Friday, August 1 to Monday, August 4, boaters across Central Ontario can make a difference simply by fueling up at any Maple Leaf Marinas location. For every litre of fuel pumped, up to 20¢ per litre will be donated to nearby hospitals, including Georgian Bay General Hospital.

Now in its 4th year, this inspiring initiative has already raised more than $116,000 for healthcare in our communities. And this summer, the goal is to push that number past $140,000!

What makes this fundraiser truly special is that every dollar stays local. Funds raised through marinas in our region come directly back to support critical equipment and technology at GBGH, helping ensure patients and families continue to receive safe, compassionate care when it matters most.

Whether you’re topping up before a weekend on the water or heading out for a quick sunset cruise, your fuel purchase is powering more than just your boat — it’s powering healthcare, right here at home.

• Fill your tank. Fuel your hospital.
• Visit any Maple Leaf Marinas location August 1–4.
• Support local health care with every litre!

To learn more about this incredible partnership, visit mlmarinas.com/fuelyourhospital.

The Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) Foundation is celebrating big news close to home, as Yvonne Berriault of Penetanguishene has been announced one of the Grand Prize winners of the June 2025 Split the Pot Lottery, receiving an incredible $450,000 in cash.

Yvonne, who retired from GBGH nine years ago after 15 years of service as a Ward Clerk, is a long-time supporter of the Foundation and regularly purchases lottery tickets in support of local care. When she bought her ticket for June’s Split the Pot draw, she chose GBGH Foundation as her hospital of choice, meaning the Foundation will receive 100% of the net proceeds from her ticket sale.

“I was in shock! I couldn’t believe it,” says Yvonne. “This kind of thing doesn’t usually happen to me. And it feels so good knowing that it supports GBGH, a hospital that’s always been close to my heart.”

Yvonne and her husband, Guy, were frequent supporters of GBGH’s 50/50 draws in the past, and she says she already has her next set of numbers ready for the next Split the Pot campaign.

Split the Pot Lottery is a collaborative initiative among more than 80 hospital foundations across Ontario, offering bigger prizes and bigger impact. When purchasing a ticket, players select a hospital to support, and that hospital foundation receives the net proceeds from their ticket sale.

“We’re absolutely thrilled for Yvonne, and are so happy to see one of our Foundation supporters win a big prize,” says Nicole Kraftscik, CEO, GBGH Foundation. “Her ongoing support truly reflects the power of community. Thanks to ticket buyers like Yvonne, we’re able to invest in the critical tools and technology our care teams need to continue to provide excellent care every day.”

For more information or to sign up for updates, visit splitthepot.ca.