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A LEGACY OF CARE...
JAMES LAYTER PICTURED WITH DR. ANILA MATHAI IN 2019
As a donor, and hospital volunteer, James Layter “When I had a hernia a few years ago, some of the
has been helping to care for patients at Georgian equipment they used to fix me up looked so old,” shares
Bay General Hospital for nearly twenty years. Prior to James. “I decided that when I got out of the hospital, I
pandemic lockdowns, he spent three days each week was going to give the Foundation more money so the
helping patients on 1 North at GBGH get to their rehab, hospital could keep more up to date with technology.”
physiotherapy and diagnostic imaging appointments
within the hospital. And as a donor, James has helped Today, James continues to support the Foundation
to put vital equipment into the hands of the skilled staff annually as a member of the Cornerstone Partners
and credentialed staff at GBGH so that they can provide program (see page 9) and is recognized for his generous
exceptional care. support through the Foundation’s Best Care Leadership
Circle.
James has now extended his legacy of
caring for patients at GBGH by making a “Letting the Foundation know about my legacy intentions
bequest to the GBGH Foundation is his will. was easy,” says James. “They have a form that only takes
a few minutes to fill out, and now I have the opportunity
James first came to North Simcoe in the 1940’s, as his to learn more about how my legacy gift will ensure
family had a cottage at Nottawaga Beach. He was gifted exceptional care continues for patients at Georgian Bay
the cottage by his parents when they passed away, and General Hospital for many years to come.”
has been a permanent resident in both Tiny Township
and Midland ever since. He began to support GBGH
If you would like more information on leaving a legacy at
through special events and local fundraisers, but when
GBGH, please contact Christine Baguley, Philanthropy Officer
James became a volunteer at GBGH, he began to see
(baguleyc@gbgh.on.ca or 705-526-1300 ext 5338) or visit https://
the need for updated equipment. And, when he visited
gbghf.ca/legacy-giving/.
the hospital as a patient in 2018, he realized that more
support was needed.
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