The telethon volunteer committee wish to thank everyone that supported this year. Your support whether buying a Star, dropping your change into one of the Fishbowls, bidding at their Online Auction, or making a donation, made a difference.
They assure you that your donations will remain in their community to support people living with life-limiting illnesses and their families in Leeds and Grenville.
They would like to also thank their Hourly Sponsors the many businesses, the media, those who donated auction items, and the volunteers who made this year such a success. They would like to especially thank the Carolyn Sifton Foundation, the Don and Shirley Green Family Charitable Foundation, and G.Tackerberry and Sons Construction for propelling this years campaign to a record of $500,000.
Over the past 40 years, hundreds of volunteers and donors have provided more than 5 million dollars through the 30 – hour Palliative Care Telethon to help this sustainable device.
Looking forward, Brookville General Hospital’s Palliative Care Program will continue to be a critically important program for their community and hospital. Through the dedication of it’s health care workers, this local Palliative Care Program is highly regarded across Canada.
The Brookville and District Hospital remains unwavering in their commitment to Palliative Care. They will continue with their partners, third parties, supporting events, and will reach out to to groups and individuals donors. .