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MESSAGE FROM GBGH FOUNDATION

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NICOLE KRAFTSCIK

AND BOARD CHAIR KATIE HOUSTON

As we reflect on the first half of 2022, we are amazed care at GBGH and across Simcoe-Muskoka (page 7).
and humbled by the outpouring of support from our We are thrilled to be hosting our Power of Giving Gala
community. in-person (and online) on September 24 at Discovery
Harbour (page 15), and we are excited to be back on the
Because of you, our supportive and generous donors,
golf course for the Glenn Howard & SEGBAY Charity golf
we feel very fortunate to have weathered the ‘COVID
tournaments in August (page 15).
storm’ with much to be proud of. You are saving lives
at Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) with new You are truly at the heart of our mission. We, the
defibrillators and crash carts, you are offering our front- Foundation and the community, work together to
line heroes encouragement through Heartfelt Thanks empower the care teams and staff at Georgian Bay
donations and messages, and you are choosing to say General Hospital to deliver exceptional health care to
YES! when we ask for your support and insight. We could each patient who walks through the doors. In May, we
not be more grateful. Thank you. paid tribute to the legacy of Penetanguishene General
Hospital (PGH) and honoured the incredible history of
As the needs at GBGH continue to grow, we have also
philanthropy the hospital was built on. We continue to
taken the opportunity to strengthen our Foundation staff
be inspired by the strong relationships and dedicated
team with the addition of Victoria Evans as Community
partnerships of the past and anticipate building on this
Giving Officer and Greg MacMillan as Director, Finance &
foundation as we pave the way to a bright and healthy
Operations. Our Board is also evolving, with the addition
future for GBGH.
of Dr. Jennifer Johnson and Glenn Keenan at our AGM.
We also want to express our heartfelt thanks to Dave With heartfelt thanks for your partnership and
Hobson, Dr. Richard Thomas, and Steve Renault for their unwavering support,
years of service as they retired from the Board at the
end of June.

This year, you will have the opportunity to be part of a Nicole Kraftscik Katie Houston
transformational project for the future of mental health Executive Director Chair, Board of Directors
GBGH Foundation GBGH Foundation

2022/2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS GBGH FOUNDATION STAFF
Catherine (Katie) Houston - Chair Nicole Kraftscik - Executive Director GBGH Foundation
Jennifer Schnier - Vice Chair Greg MacMillan - Director, Finance & Operations 1156 St. Andrew’s Drive
Dave Turner - Past Chair Christine Baguley - Sr. Philanthropy Officer PO Box 760
Glenn Keenan Jen Russell - Sr. Development & Communications Officer Midland, Ontario L4R 4P4
Jeff Holloway 705-526-GIVE (4483)
Jenna Dafoe Catherine Johnson - Development Coordinator www.GBGHF.ca
Dr. Jennifer Johnson Lisa Wanamaker - Donor Relations & Stewardship Officer foundation@gbgh.on.ca
Joe Rooney Victoria Evans - Community Giving Officer
John Walker Robyn Kaczanowski - Summer Student
Mary Harvey
Natalie Cote-Parnell
Ryan Merkley Editor in Chief - Nicole Kraftscik
Matthew Lawson - Interim GBGH President & CEO Editor - Jen Russell
Nicole Kraftscik - Executive Director Design - Collaborative Haus Marketing
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