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MESSAGE FROM GBGH FOUNDATION

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NICOLE KRAFTSCIK

AND BOARD CHAIR KATIE HOUSTON

Every day, we are amazed by the power of your This year, we are excited to continue this momentum
incredible generosity. Because of you, we have tools in as we embark on a journey to raise funds for an MRI
our Emergency Department to diagnose a child who at GBGH (pages 6 & 8). And, we remain committed to
is having trouble breathing. You have provided lab partnering with you for some unique events (page 9),
equipment to provide fast results for a critical care to supporting your philanthropy initiatives (page 11) and
patient in the ICU. We have seen the smile on the face working together to invest in some key equipment for
of a hard-working PSW when she learned you were the Lab, ICU and Diagnostic Imaging (page 10).
helping to buy a new bathtub for her patients.
We are grateful for the outpouring of support we
Throughout this edition of The Wave, you will see received for the hospital’s submission to bring acute
evidence of the impact you are having at Georgian Bay mental health services to GBGH. We continue to
General Hospital. Whether you participated in one of our advocate for improved mental health services in our
events, partnered with us for a promotion, or made a region, and are committed to providing updates as they
donation, you have invested in new equipment, which is become available.
saving lives.
Thank you for being an integral part of the GBGH family.
Our events this year collectively contributed more than You are truly making a difference in the lives of each
$740,000 for equipment and technology, and we are so and every patient who comes through our doors.
grateful for your generous support. It was wonderful to
With heartfelt thanks,
return to some in-person events this year, including the
Power of Giving Gala, our partnership golf tournaments
(SEGBAY & Glenn Howard) and our new ‘An Evening with
GBGH’ in October (page 7). Nicole Kraftscik Katie Houston
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
Jennifer Schnier - Vice Chair Greg MacMillan - Director, Finance & Operations GBGH Foundation
Dave Turner - Past Chair Christine Baguley - Sr. Philanthropy Officer 1156 St. Andrew’s Drive
Dave Wattling Jen Russell - Sr. Development & Communications Officer PO Box 760
Glenn Keenan Midland, Ontario L4R 4P4
Jeff Holloway Lisa Wanamaker - Donor Relations & Stewardship Officer 705-526-GIVE (4483)
Jenna Dafoe Victoria Evans - Community Giving Officer www.GBGHF.ca
Jennifer Johnson Jenn Harris - Donor Relations Coordinator foundation@gbgh.on.ca
Joe Rooney Robyn Kaczanowski - Communications Assistant
John Walker
Mary Harvey
Natalie Cote-Parnell Editor in Chief - Nicole Kraftscik
Ryan Merkley Editor - Jen Russell
Matthew Lawson - GBGH President & CEO Design - Collaborative Haus Marketing
Nicole Kraftscik - Executive Director

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