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CORNERSTONE PARTNERS

ARE BUILDING A

For the past 6 years, the Cornerstone Partners program
has been giving committed supporters of Georgian Bay
General Hospital the opportunity to come together for a
greater purpose. Collectively, this loyal group of 70 donors Ted & Laurel Chivers
has pledged more than $140,000 annually to the most critical
equipment and technology needs at GBGH. As the narrative about giving back to the hospital, and
the community, gains momentum, a new trend appears
In 2020, Cornerstone Partners Ted & Laurel Chivers joined on the horizon as our beloved Cornerstone Partners take
founder Bob Burk as ambassadors for the program and, their commitment a step further. Not only are Bob (and
together, they inspired many donors to be part of this his wife Sheila) and Ted & Laurel building a legacy with the
growing community. The key, it seems, is all in the personal Cornerstone Partners, but they are leaving a legacy for their
story. hospital in their estates.

“We’ve made the GBGH Foundation the primary focus of
our financial gifting. While there are many other worthy
charitable organizations throughout our local region,
Georgian Bay General Hospital serves everyone at one
time or another, and we all benefit from having a great
hospital close by,” shares Ted. “We’re personally committed
Bob & Sheila Burk
to ensuring GBGH continues to offer the best possible
“Many of our Cornerstone Partners have heard my ‘heart medical services well into the future. To this end, we’ve made
adventure’ story,” shares Bob. “But, many of our members arrangements in our Wills for a legacy endowment to the
have their own story that fueled their desire to join the Foundation.”
Cornerstone Partners and make a commitment to give the
gift of life for someone else. By sharing our stories, we give
If you would like more information about the Cornerstone
others the chance to witness the impact of their generosity.”
Partners program, or leaving a legacy in your will, please contact
Christine Baguley, Philanthropy Officer at baguleyc@gbgh.on.ca
or 705-526-1300 ext. 5338.

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