Sweeping support sees curlers rock it with $45,363 to back new hospital build

Representatives from the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation were rocked this week, when the Prince Edward Curling Club members presented $45,363 to help Back the Build for the new hospital.

The curling club swept together a mix of new and experienced curlers, 96 of which attended this third annual event held in February.

“The outpouring of support from so many people and local businesses was incredible again this year,” said Pam Piercey on behalf of the Prince Edward Curling Club. “Our members always come through. There was no exception this time. We had tremendous support from those staffing the kitchen, helping on-ice, and those tending to the bar.”

While curlers solicited donations from family and friends, the local business community came through with food donations, and prizes for the top pledge earners. The curling club donated ice time and provided equipment, instruction, and volunteers to organize the event. The entire community’s generosity helped maximize proceeds, totaling more than $150,000 in over the last three years

“The heart of Prince Edward County shines in moments like this—when community spirit, generosity, and a shared vision come together in support of the new PECMH,” said Stacey Daub, President and CEO Quinte Health. “With construction of the new hospital underway, every curler, donor, and volunteer is helping to bring this incredible project to life. Thank you for sweeping us closer to the finish line!”

Each year, the foundation is fortunate to receive many inquiries from groups, businesses, and individuals wishing to organize third-party events supporting the hospital. The foundation is grateful to have been named the beneficiary of this event for the third year running.

“The support we continue to receive from the curling club and the broader community is truly inspiring,” said Shannon Coull, Executive Director of the PECMH Foundation. “This event has become a vital part of our fundraising efforts, and we are so thankful for the ongoing commitment to the Back the Build campaign.”

The Foundation’s Back the Build campaign is raising $30M to help build and equip the new hospital. Anybody would like to host an event to support the campaign can reach out to Cait Lavoie 70clavoie@quintehealth.com or dial 613.476.1008 ext. 4508.