Page 3 - GBGH Foundation Newsletter - Summer 2024

MESSAGE FROM GBGH FOUNDATION CEO NICOLE KRAFTSCIK

In October, I took a leave of absence to focus on my This year, we are on the brink of the most
health after receiving a breast cancer diagnosis. I transformational projects in our hospital’s history,
am incredibly grateful for the excellent health care I and the Foundation is evolving and developing to
have received over the past eight months both locally, successfully empower GBGH to deliver excellent care
and across our region, and I wanted to extend my during these exciting times of transition and growth.
heartfelt appreciation to all of you who have supported
As this summer gets underway, we hope that you will
healthcare in Simcoe County. I am happy to share that
join the fun, either through events (page 15) or Business
I have now returned to work with a renewed sense of
Cares initiatives (page 12), or connect with our team
purpose and passion.
about getting involved in a way that’s meaningful to
In April, we wrote the biggest cheque the Foundation you.
has ever written to our hospital: $3,445,907! These funds
Your support continues to have a significant impact
came directly from you – our incredible donors – to
at GBGH, and we are so thankful for your kindness and
fund Education initiatives for the GBGH team and more
care.
than $3.4-million in capital equipment and technology
that is already having a great impact on patient care With heartfelt thanks,
(page 8). You were also essential in helping to advance
the MRI project, with $2.4-million in donations in just one
year. Thank you!
Nicole Kraftscik
Chief Executive Officer
I would also like to extend a special thank you to Katie GBGH Foundation
Houston, for her three years of dedicated service as the
Chair of our Foundation Board, and a congratulations
to retiring Director, Jennifer Schnier, for her nine years
of volunteer service.

2024-2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS GBGH FOUNDATION STAFF

Joe Rooney - Chair Nicole Kraftscik - Chief Executive Officer GBGH Foundation
Jenna Dafoe - Vice Chair Jesse Dees - Chief Development Officer 1112 St. Andrew’s Drive
Catherine (Katie) Houston - Past Chair Greg MacMillan - Director, Finance & Operations PO Box 760
Glenn Keenan - Director Jen Russell - Director, Communications & Engagement Midland, Ontario L4R 4P4
Jeff Holloway - Director Victoria Evans - Key Relationships Officer 705-526-GIVE (4483)
John Walker - Director Lisa Wanamaker - Donor Relations & Stewardship Officer www.GBGHF.ca
Jennifer Johnson - Director Robyn Kaczanowski - Communications Officer foundation@gbgh.on.ca
Mary Harvey - Director Robyn Blanchet - Community Giving Officer
Colin Aubrey - Director Jennifer Harris - Finance & Donor Database Coordinator
John Bai - Director Robyn Smith - Development Coordinator
Adele Newton - Director
Danny Davies - Director Editor in Chief - Nicole Kraftscik
Dave Wattling - GBGH Board Appointee Editor - Jen Russell
Matthew Lawson - GBGH President & CEO Design - Collaborative Haus Marketing
Nicole Kraftscik - GBGH Foundation CEO

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