Donor-funded, cutting-edge MRIs are a leap forward for patient care at PRHC

Every year since her breast cancer diagnosis almost ten years ago, Amy Semple attends a mammogram and MRI appointment at PRHC to monitor her health. This past year, her check-up was different for one big reason: Amy underwent an MRI in one of PRHC’s two new, state-of-the-art MRI machines.

Before her appointment, Amy learned about the benefits of the advanced technology, which produces detailed images of organs and structures in the body. The new equipment takes higher resolution images, faster, in a more comfortable experience for patients like her – representing a giant leap forward in patient care at PRHC.

“I’ve always appreciated the level of care I’ve received at PRHC and the big scope of donor-funded equipment needed to support my and other patients’ survival,” said Amy. “But seeing firsthand the new technology at this year’s appointment really highlighted the impact that donors have made in my life over the last decade. Thank you!”

The more recent installation of the second MRI unit, funded by a $2 million legacy gift, has allowed the hospital to increase diagnostic imaging capacity, performing an additional 6,000 scans since the new machine became operational.

PRHC Physician Chief & Medical Director of Diagnostic Imaging, Dr. Rola Shaheen, elaborated, “It’s having a positive impact on regional wait times. It’s increasing our overall efficiency and empowering us to offer a level of care not previously possible, including MRI-guided breast biopsy procedures, and better, clearer neurological, prostate and cardiovascular imaging.”

“We’re able to produce much higher quality images in less time,” she added, “while providing a significantly improved patient experience. With the support of donors, we can deliver the full spectrum of service needed to diagnose and treat disease, close to home.”

The estate gift that made this possible was from Dr. Anne Keenleyside, a highly respected Trent University professor of bioarcheology who passed away in October 2022 after succumbing to cancer.

PRHC Foundation President & CEO, Lesley Heighway, said Anne was inspired to invest in equipment and technology that support cancer care innovation: “Anne wanted her gift to connect her passion for scientific innovation with her desire to help the patients who would come after her. We’re so grateful for her incredible generosity.”

For more information on legacy giving or to donate, please call 705-876-5000.

AHP Ontario Roundtable – Collective Impact: Leveraging Major Gifts to Transform Healthcare

On April 24, healthcare foundation colleagues working in the fields of major gifts, campaigns and major gift leadership, will meet at the sold out AHP Ontario Roundtable to connect with peers from across the province for idea-sharing, collaborative discussion, and networking.

AHP Ontario Roundtable
Collective Impact: Leveraging Major Gifts to Transform Healthcare
  • Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
  • Time: 10:00am-1:30pm (includes lunch – please see below for the day’s agenda)   
  • Location: Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital at 3200 Major Mackenzie Dr. W, Vaughan ON  L6A 4Z3
  • Tickets: THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT 
  • A parking voucher will be provided

Get ready to learn about new practices in our field, and let’s celebrate our collective impact. For more information or questions about the roundtable, please contact Laura Gordenier by phone at 705-743-2121, ext. 4189, or by email. 

Hosts
Lesley Heighway
President & CEO
Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation
AHP Canada Council Board Member
Tammy Morison
President & CEO
North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation
Vice Chair
AHP Board of Directors
Nicole McCahon
President & CEO
Mackenzie Health Foundation
AHP Canada Council Board Member
Agenda
  • 10:00am: Arrival, coffee, and opening remarks
  • 10:15am-11:15am: Presentations
  • 11:15am-11:30am: Coffee break
  • 11:30am-12:30pm: Major gift and campaign panel discussion
  • 12:30pm-1:30pm: Lunch, networking, and table discussions  
Panelists
Luci Anderson
Vice President, Philanthropy
Mackenzie Health Foundation

Luci Anderson brings over two decades of exceptional experience and dedication to healthcare fundraising and development, with a distinguished tenure at Mackenzie Health Foundation since March 2011. Currently serving as the Vice President of Philanthropy, Luci embodies a donor-centric approach and strategic acumen that have been instrumental in her career.

Luci has extensive experience in relationship building, networking, team building, campaign management, and execution. She has played a pivotal role in steering the $250 million Ultimate campaign, the largest fundraising initiative ever undertaken by a community hospital in Canada. Through her collaborative efforts with a committed team and volunteers, Luci successfully realized the campaign’s goals, aimed to build and equip the new Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital and enhance care at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital.

Grounded in a solid educational foundation in business and marketing, Luci’s journey began in the corporate sphere, where she honed her skills in strategic planning and business development. However, her passion for social impact and unwavering commitment to philanthropy led her to transition into the non-profit sector, where she continues to make a profound difference.

Luci’s involvement extends beyond her professional role, as evidenced by her active membership in esteemed organizations such as the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy and the Association of Fundraising Professionals, underscoring her dedication to advancing within the sector and fostering collaboration within the philanthropic community.

With steadfast dedication to making meaningful contributions, Luci stands as a champion of excellence in healthcare fundraising, embodying the values of integrity, innovation and compassion in all her endeavours.

Kendra Clarke
Director of Philanthropy
North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation

As Director of Philanthropy at the North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation, Kendra mentors and provides leadership across a team of ten. She has served the community in many ways, helping to advance medical technology and programs at NBRHC for the past 13 years.

During her tenure, Kendra directed the campaign efforts, engaging more than 25 community volunteers who raised more than $6.3 million during the Cancer Care, Close to Home campaign. Following this success Kendra spearheaded community engagement efforts in response to the pandemic. Currently she is working on several million in projects to help the community have access to exceptional healthcare, close to home.

Kendra volunteers whenever she has the chance. A three-time conference committee volunteer for AHP, she has a passion for our sector and the professional development that is an important aspect of ensuring our colleagues have access to education while enhancing career experiences and satisfaction. Locally, she serves on the North Bay Granite Club Board of Directors.

She has a postgraduate certificate in Fundraising & Resource Development from Georgian College and in 2016, she earned the Certified Fund Raising Executive designation. In 2022, Kendra was included in the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy’s 40 Under 40 professionals. She was an AHP scholarship recipient in 2022. 

Nicole Lamont
Senior Vice President, Philanthropy
Trillium Health Partners Foundation

Nicole Lamont leads a team of dedicated fundraising professionals as part of a $500 million comprehensive campaign for Trillium Health Partners. She is responsible for all relationship based fundraising activity including transformational gifts, major gifts (individual, corporate and foundation), planned gifts, third party events and supporting functions including donor experience and research. This team is proud to have secured Canada’s largest gift of $105 million from Peter Gilgan and Canada’s largest corporate match gift of $75 million from Orlando Corporation.  

Nicole began her career at The Credit Valley Hospital Foundation in 2002 and has since held successive leadership roles in donor relations, transformational and major gifts. She played a key role in the amalgamation of The Credit Valley Hospital Foundation and Trillium Health Centre Foundation and was appointed to the executive team of the merged entity, Trillium Heath Partners Foundation, founded in 2013.

Nicole’s academic commitment to a career in professional fundraising began at The University of Western Ontario concluding with her post graduate diploma in Fund Development from Fanshawe College. Later earning her Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) designation in 2004 as one of the youngest Canadians to receive this distinction. Thereafter, she completed the Physician & Director Leadership program at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, the Fundraising Leadership program at the Wisconsin School of Business and the Ivey Leadership Program at the Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario.

Steven MacDonald
Director, Development & Campaigns
Lakeridge Health Foundation

Steve MacDonald is the Director of Development and Campaigns at Lakeridge Health Foundation. His career in fundraising began at Queen’s University over 22 years ago. Prior to joining the team at Lakeridge Health Foundation, he held leadership roles at George Jeffrey Children’s Foundation and Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation. 

Steve has a Master of Public Administration degree from Queen’s University. He volunteered as a “Big Brother” with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Peterborough for 10 years and has also served on several volunteer boards including ReFrame Film Festival and Peterborough Humane Society.

Lesley Ring
Chief Development Officer
Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation

A seasoned yet curious fundraising executive with over 25 years of progressive fundraising experience with regional, provincial, national, and international organizations, Lesley Ring is an accomplished organizational builder, with comprehensive fundraising experience and expertise. As Chief Development Officer at the Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation, she leads a dedicated team of fundraisers and works in partnership with distinguished leadership volunteers and a world-class clinical team to inspire investment in Southlake.   

Previously, Lesley had the privilege of working in the fight against cancer for 17 years in progressive positions with the Canadian Cancer Society, National Office and Ontario Division. With nine years as Vice President, Development & Marketing, Lesley led a comprehensive development portfolio including annual, community, major and planned gifts, while advancing the Society’s brand and mission reach. 

She holds an Honours BA from Queen’s University and an MA in International Affairs from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs.

Presenters

Presentation: Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital – The Successful Campaign for Canada’s First ‘Smart’ Hospital

Altaf Stationwala
CEO
Mackenzie Health
Nicole McCahon
President & CEO
Mackenzie Health Foundation

Presentation: Harnessing AI – Opportunities, Challenges and Practical Insights with ChatGPT

Julia Tompkins
Associate Director, Marketing
Oakville Hospital Foundation

Julia Tompkins, Senior Officer of Marketing at Oakville Hospital Foundation (OHF), has over a decade of non-profit healthcare communications expertise. Since 2012, she’s led transformative digital initiatives, launching OHF’s email marketing program and driving digital marketing campaigns with up to a 1000% return on ad spend. 

Julia’s leadership is pivotal as OHF embarks on a $150 million campaign for priority needs over the next decade. With postgraduate education in public relations, advertising, and digital marketing, Julia combines strategic vision with tactical expertise. Her dedication to digital fundraising and innovation positions her as a leader in non-profit marketing. Julia’s achievements underscore her commitment to advancing healthcare philanthropy through purposeful, data-driven strategies, driving sustained growth for OHF.

Preparation of consolidated 2023 charitable donation receipts is underway

Blue heart icon with hospital icon inside

As you turn your attention to income tax preparation, production of PRHC Foundation consolidated charitable donation receipts for 2023 will soon be underway (for those eligible to receive one*).

Look for them in the mail starting February 23rd, 2024 and allow 5-10 days for mail delivery. If you’re expecting a consolidated receipt and haven’t received it by March 10th, please call us at 705-876-5000 or send us an email with your full name and mailing address.

Thank you, donors!

*Consolidated charitable donation receipts are prepared for donors who choose to give monthly. If you were previously issued a charitable donation receipt for a one-time 2023 gift and are requesting a duplicate, please let us know your full name, mailing address and 2023 donation amount. We’ll reissue your receipt and get it in the mail or email (your preference) to you within 10 business days.

PRHC atrium named in honour of Dr. Anne Keenleyside’s $2 million legacy gift in support of cancer care innovation

The atrium of Peterborough Regional Health Centre’s (PRHC) fourth-floor lobby has been freshly unveiled as the Anne Keenleyside & Family Atrium. The naming is in honour of a $2 million estate gift to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation from Dr. Anne Keenleyside, a highly respected Trent University professor of bioarcheology who passed away in October of 2022 after succumbing to cancer.

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The Lloyds are part of a cycle of generosity that spans generations

Griffith Lloyd says, “It’s incredible to think about how much our lives today are shaped by the legacy of those who came before us.”

The cottage where he and his wife, Tina, spend half the year is housed on land passed down from his grandfather to his children. Griffith first stepped foot on this land at seven weeks old, a tiny baby bundled in the arms of his mother. “So, you can just imagine how much this place means to me, even all these decades later!” he says.

Griffith and Tina hand-built the cottage themselves. With painstaking determination, they pushed up big frames for the walls and installed ceiling beams. It was a labour of love that they worked on, together. “In fact, everything we’ve done throughout our 63-year marriage has been accomplished as a team,” says Griffith. “But it’s also been accomplished thanks to the generosity of our parents. Now, we’re working on paying that good fortune forward.”

One way they’ve chosen to do that is by supporting Peterborough Regional Health Centre, their regional hospital, through the PRHC Foundation. While they haven’t yet needed care from the hospital themselves, they find it reassuring to know there is such a well-equipped facility close to home.

Griffith and Tina first gave to PRHC through a 10-year endowment, and now they give what they can each year. “We see philanthropy as a special way to thank our parents for all they did for us,” explains Griffith. “Both Tina and I were shown the value of hard work and kindness by our families… And, unfortunately, we were also shown the critical importance of good healthcare.”

When Griffith and Tina first met working at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) in the 1950s, he was surprised to discover her father was none other than his public school vice principal. “You could say he and I were already familiar with one another – I spent a good chunk of my school career warming the bench outside of his office. I’m lucky he didn’t hold it against me,” jokes Griffith. He and Tina’s father actually became close friends – Griffith looked to him as another father figure in his life.

Unfortunately, their relationship ended all too soon. Tina’s father was only in his late 40s when he first developed a heart problem that worsened over the years until he couldn’t even catch his breath. He passed away on the very day he was meant to attend a party celebrating his own retirement. “Unfortunately, his premature death meant that he lost out on the chance to meet all of his amazing grandchildren,” says Griffith.

Griffith’s father was more fortunate. He spent more than 30 years enjoying retirement, including lots of time with his grandchildren, before he passed away. “We wish Tina’s father had that same opportunity – and we believe that, with more recent advances in science, he could have lived longer. No family should lose out on the chance to share those precious years with their loved ones.” By supporting PRHC, Griffith and Tina are choosing to invest in both innovation and quality care, which might give other families more of that valuable time together.

“We want our local hospital to be able to keep pace with the rapid evolutions in technology, and we’ve been delighted to see our gifts put to use helping to update vital equipment. Believe me when I say, it’s truly gratifying to see your money doing good in your community,” says Griffith. “And while we’ve ensured our children and grandchildren will be taken care of beyond our years, it feels equally important to leave behind something more: we want to continue a legacy of generosity.”

They plan to allot a portion of their estate to organizations like the PRHC Foundation and hope their philanthropic example will inspire generations to come, just as they’ve been inspired by those who came before them. “As our families showed Tina and me, each of us has the opportunity to do good in this world. It’s what we choose to make of that opportunity that truly determines our legacy,” says Griffith.

For more information on legacy and planned giving, or to share your legacy donor story, please contact Lesley Heighway, President & CEO, at 705-743-2121, ext. 3859 or send her an email.