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Donations during the pandemic made a difference in care at County’s hospital
In a word, “extraordinary!” Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) has focused much of its efforts on supporting the hospital’s medical teams in its preparedness in the fight against COVID-19. Donors have been at the centre of that effort. Their gifts came in online and by mail. […]
Parrott Foundation gift makes County hospital campaign thermometer soar
In honour of a $750,000 donation from the John M. and Bernice Parrott Foundation toward the build of the County’s new hospital, a unique family suite will be named in their honour. The significant gift puts the Back the Build campaign just $800,000 away from its campaign goal of $16.5 million. The Prince Edward County […]
County’s graduates being celebrated on the air waves
The milestone of graduation is being honoured on the airwaves for the second year as the COVID-19 pandemic curtails in-person ceremonies. The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board has partnered with radio station 99.3 County FM to broadcast graduation ceremonies for Prince Edward County students. “Celebrating the end of the school year in June […]
Paul B. Helliwell Foundation to triple community gifts to hospital
Starting today, all new gifts to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation to help Back the Build for a new hospital will have triple the impact. For every dollar raised, the Paul B. Helliwell Foundation will donate $2, with a goal to raise $500,000 from the community, and the Paul B. Helliwell Foundation will […]
Legion pumps up PECMHF equipment fund
The Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) presented two donations to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation that are already making a difference in the quality of care veterans, and the community at large, receive at the County’s hospital. The donation was a long-time in the making as both grants were approved in 2020, but given […]
Testimonials honour health care workers during COVID-19
Local service clubs and businesses spearheading a campaign to thank health care teams working through the COVID-19 pandemic are pleased people are responding to it ‘Apricot Ribbon Campaign – including lawn signs saying “thank you”, flying apricot ribbons in gratitude, and sending testimonials about the great work that is taking place on the front lines. […]
Salvation Army continues tradition of sweet treats in thanks – for hospital staff
From the battlegrounds of war to the front lines of the County’s hospital, the Salvation Army is known for giving hope in a time of crisis. The Salvation Army offered up a sweet treat to staff at Quinte Health Care Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital with a delivery of freshly baked donuts from Lakeshore Farms […]
PEC Arts Council awards student scholarships to two emerging County artists
The Prince Edward County Arts Council is awarding Andie Csafordi and Heather Jones with $1,000 Student Arts Award scholarships to use in their pursuit of post-secondary education in the arts. A soon-to-be graduate of Centennial Secondary’s Regional School for the Visual and Performing Arts, Andie Csafordi plans to enter the Material Art and Design program […]
10,000 beer cans a Many Happy Return for County’s hospital
Collection and processing of 10,000 beer cans turned into yet another donation in suport of the County’s hospital by David Hepburn and his Many Happy Returns project. Hepburn presented Briar Boyce, senior development officer with the PECMH Foundation, with a $1,000 donation on behalf of Many Happy Returns. Not only was this gift David’s largest […]
County resident’s books shortlisted for Canadian literary awards
Prince Edward County resident and national best-selling mystery novelist Vicki Delany has two books shortlisted for prominent Canadian literary awards. Her novel ‘There’s a Murder Afoot’ has been nominated for a Bony Blithe Award for best Canadian light mystery, and ‘Coral Reef Views’ is nominated for a Crime Writers of Canada Award of Excellence (formerly […]
