Rotarian hosted events support hospital’s Back the Build campaign

At the presentation, from left, are: Briar Boyce, PECMH Foundation Senior Developement Officer, Nancy Parks, Chairperson Back the Build Campaign Cabinet, Rotary Club of Picton President JJ Johnston, Rotarian Rick Jones and Shannon Coull, Executive Director PECMH Foundation.

CHEERS! to The Rotary Club of Picton for a $5,000 donation to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation in support of the Back the Build campaign.

The contribution represents funds raised through several Rotary-led community initiatives, including its annual Rotary Golf Tournament, the Waterfalls Tour, Rotary Cash Calendars and the Lilac Ride.

Over the past 23 years, the club has contributed close to $225,000. This includes a $100,000 pledge toward the Back the Build campaign that was fulfilled in 2023. These funds help to ensure the new hospital is equipped with the modern tools and technology needed to serve patients today and for generations to come, as equipment is not funded by the government.

“The Rotary Club of Picton has a deep and enduring commitment to community service, and supporting our hospital is a natural extension of that mission,” said J.J. Johnston, Rotary Club of Picton President. “We are proud to continue contributing to a project that will have a lasting impact on everyone in Prince Edward County.”

“We are grateful for Rotary’s leadership, generosity, and community spirit,” said Shannon Coull, Executive Director, PECMH Foundation. “Their ongoing support of this campaign helps ensure our new hospital will provide the high-quality care our community deserves. Rotary truly embodies what it means to give back to the County.”

PECMH Foundation’s Back the Build campaign is raising the final $3 million of $30M to help build and equip a new hospital. To learn more or make a donation, please visit www.pecmhf.ca/back-the-build