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and the impact of your giving

Every day, at least three people arrive at Georgian Bay By giving to the We See You: Inside & Out campaign,
General Hospital in mental health crisis. They are our you are helping us raise $20-million to build a 48,400

mothers and fathers, our children and grandparents, our square foot acute mental health wing at GBGH, and
friends and neighbours. They are part of our community, invest in priority equipment and technology across the
and they deserve to be seen, supported, and cared for. hospital. This urgently needed expansion will meet the
soaring demand for care in our region and provide a
“Mental health challenges are often invisible—but safe, healing space for patients to begin their recovery,
they’re everywhere. You may never know how many right here at home.
people in your life are struggling, because you can’t
always see it. It’s the neighbour who never leaves their Your generosity will ensure equitable access to expert,

home because of crippling anxiety. It’s the mother barely compassionate mental health care for everyone in our
hanging on. It’s the successful professional who drinks community.
every night just to get through the day. These are silent
battles, made harder by the absence of support. We see the need. We see the
opportunity. And with your help, we
But imagine a future where every person in crisis is seen will see lives transformed.
and supported. Where no one has to leave their family,

friends, or community to get the help they need. That’s
the future we’re building at GBGH. And it starts with Thank you for seeing us—and for helping us SEE every
you,” says Matthew Lawson, President & CEO, GBGH. patient, inside and out.

For More Information Please Contact:

Nicole Kraftscik CFRE Jamie Campbell CFRE Victoria Evans Robyn Blanchet
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER DIRECTOR, MAJOR GIFTS & SENIOR KEY KEY RELATIONSHIPS
CAMPAIGNS RELATIONSHIPS OFFICER OFFICER
705-526-1300 ext. 5340
KraftscikN@gbgh.on.ca 705-526-1300 ext. 5338 705-526-1300 ext. 5344 705-526-1300 ext. 5292
CampbellJa@gbgh.on.ca EvansV@gbgh.on.ca BlanchetR@gbgh.on.ca