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MESSAGE FROM GBGH FOUNDATION

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NICOLE KRAFTSCIK

AND BOARD CHAIR KATIE HOUSTON

You have made 2021 an incredible year to remember! The ongoing need for new and replacement equipment
hasn’t slowed these past two years. The pandemic has
Amidst the chaos of an ongoing pandemic, you demonstrated just how critical it is for our hospital to
have shown up for our hospital, our patients and be able to respond to unpredictable demands, and
their families in such a big way. You have expressed the Foundation’s Impact Fund is designed to provide
love and appreciation for our care teams through flexible funding for our hospital’s evolving priorities.
messages of gratitude and encouragement. You have
made donations through our Heartfelt Thanks program, Later this year, we are excited to share information
recognizing individuals and teams for their exceptional on some big, impactful projects that will ensure our
care (see some of the donations on page 11). Georgian Bay General Hospital can continue to provide
exceptional care close to home. Register today for our
You have said, “We’re here for you!” to the GBGH virtual Breakfast of Champions to learn more (page 9).
team through your generosity. Because of you, GBGH
has invested in critical equipment and technology, We are profoundly grateful that you have chosen to
including vital testing equipment for the Laboratory support the GBGH Foundation this past year, and look
(page 4). You have given us so much to celebrate forward to working together in 2022 as we continue
through your support of our events & campaigns to empower Georgian Bay General Hospital to deliver
(page 7). exceptional health care.

Right now, our hospital is dealing with the most With heartfelt thanks,
challenging phase of the pandemic to date. Although
we cannot help relieve staffing pressures or slow the
rate of covid infections in the community, we can
continue to be here for our care teams with messages
of support and encouragement, and by responding Nicole Kraftscik Katie Houston
to the urgent need for updated equipment and Executive Director Chair, Board of Directors
technology (page 10). GBGH Foundation GBGH Foundation

2021/2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS GBGH FOUNDATION STAFF

Catherine (Katie) Houston - Chair Nicole Kraftscik - Executive Director GBGH Foundation
Jennifer Schnier - Vice Chair Christine Baguley - Philanthropy Officer 1112 St. Andrew’s Drive
Dave Turner - Past Chair Jen Russell - Development & Communications Officer PO Box 760
David Hobson Catherine Johnson - Development Coordinator Midland, Ontario L4R 4P4
Dr. Richard Thomas 705-526-GIVE (4483)
Jeff Holloway Lisa Wanamaker - Donor Relations & Stewardship Officer www.GBGHF.ca
Jenna Dafoe foundation@gbgh.on.ca
Joe Rooney
John Walker Editor in Chief - Nicole Kraftscik
Mary Harvey Editor - Jen Russell
Natalie Cote-Parnell Design - Collaborative Haus Marketing
Ryan Merkley
Steve Renault
Gail Hunt - GBGH President & CEO
Nicole Kraftscik - Executive Director
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