Oro-Medonte Ward 5 Councillor Scott Jermey’s second annual BBQ in Oro Medonte raised $3,700 in support of Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital. The funds, which were donated by attendees of the BBQ on July 7th, will go toward defibrillators at the Hospital. Organizer Scott Jermey said he is very thankful for everyone who came out and […]
Reid Family Scholarship awarded to Patrick Fogarty graduate
Mitchell Pellarin has his sights set on becoming an ophthalmologist in the Orillia community. Now, with the help of the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Reid Family Scholarship, he is one step closer to achieving that goal. “I can’t wait to start my journey toward becoming a dedicated physician in my hometown of Orillia,” said Mitchell. […]
Former Recipient of OSMH Mental Health Services Pays it Forward
A former recipient of the Outpatient Mental Health Program at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is paying it forward. Angie Green Hill has made a donation of $13,000 to the Outpatient Program, which she raised through her second annual online auction. “I wouldn’t be fundraising for the Outpatient Program if it didn’t save my life,” said […]
Simcoe County donates $1 million in support of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
Simcoe County Warden Gerry Marshall presented Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) with a $1 million donation Wednesday in support of the renovation to its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The funding is part of a $45 million commitment in support of capital and redevelopment projects that will be allocated over 15 years to area hospitals […]
Foundation board celebrates fundraising success at AGM
Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) Foundation raised more than $4 million in 2017/18 making it another successful fundraising year. The funds supported several critical projects including the purchase of nine new anaesthetic gas machines which will result in safer, more efficient surgeries for patients. The Foundation celebrated the successful year at the Annual General Meeting […]
Hospital Classic raises $100,000 for a new CT Scanner
Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is one step closer to securing a new CT scanner thanks to the support of their Annual Hawk Ridge Hospital Classic. Through ticket sales, sponsorship and a live and silent auction, the sold out tournament raised more than $100,000 for better diagnostic care. “We’re thrilled to see the Orillia community come […]
Charlee’s Run featured in Global News
Mallory & David Holmes of Charlee’s Run have been featured in an online story by Global News. The couple, who lost their daughter Charlee hours after birth, are working to break the stigma on prenatal and infant loss through their annual event Charlee’s Run in Orillia. While raising awareness for this important cause, the Holmes’ […]
Nurses Week BBQ
To acknowledge and celebrate OSMH nurses for their expertise, professionalism, and dedication to patients at our Hospital, the Foundation hosted a Nurses Week BBQ for all staff in the hospital’s courtyard. View all the photos on our Facebook page!
Charlee’s Run benefits sick children and their families at OSMH
An incredible $57,500 was raised at this year’s Charlee’s Run, benefitting sick children and their families at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH). The run, which took place at Couchiching Beach Park on April 28th, is named in memory of Charlee Clare Holmes, who passed away shortly after birth at OSMH. More than 500 runners and […]
McHappy Day to benefit sick children and their families at OSMH
On Wednesday, May 2nd, McDonald’s restaurants in Orillia will once again raise funds for sick children and their families at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH). On McHappy Day, one-dollar from every Big Mac®, Happy Meal® and Hot McCafé® beverage sold at Orillia McDonald’s restaurants will support the Hospital’s Outpatient Paediatric Project, as well as Ronald […]