Kubota Materials Canada, based in Orillia, has donated $25,000 to Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital’s general equipment fund as part of their larger $125,000 commitment to the Hospital. For Matthew Webb, Senior Manager, Technology at Kubota Materials Canada, supporting the Hospital is the best way the Kubota team can provide assistance right now. “We realize that the current […]
Subaru of Orillia Raises over $10,000 for Soldiers’
A beautiful March day on the slopes led to the most successful Subaru of Orillia Snow Day yet. Before the COVID-19 pandemic gripped the community, Subaru hosted the 4th Annual Subaru Snow Day at the Heights of Horseshoe in support of Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital. Approximately 200 skiers and snowboarders came out to enjoy what […]
Scotiabank Supports Soldiers’ with $20,000 Donation
Scotiabank Orillia has made a $20,000 donation to Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital’s general equipment fund. The gift is the final installment of a larger $100,000 pledge commitment made in 2015. “We are so grateful for the generous contributions made by Scotiabank Orillia,” said Lisa Wanamaker, Development Officer with the Orillia Hospital Foundation. “On top of […]
Margaritaville New Year’s Eve Party Nets $4,660 for Soldiers’
Best Western PLUS Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre’s annual New Year’s Eve bash raised close to $5,000 for Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital. Attendees rang in 2020 sipping on margaritas at the Margaritaville-themed evening. The donation is a combination of proceeds from ticket sales, table sponsors and the event’s 50/50 draw. “Best Western has hosted this […]
Leading by Example: Inspiring More Young People to Financially Support Hospital
As a millennial, Stephanie Worthington wants to show her peers that supporting their local Hospital is attainable and important — even for younger generations. A funeral director by profession, Worthington is also one of the newest members of the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Board of Directors. In October, she chose to make a major […]
Orillia Shoppers Drug Mart Stores Raise $8,537 for Women’s Health
Local LOVE YOU fundraising campaign most successful to date Shoppers Drug Mart stores in Orillia are committed to putting women’s health first. Locally, Shoppers stores raised $8,537 to support Women’s Health Programs at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, the result of their annual LOVE YOU fall fundraising campaign. This latest contribution brings the total money raised […]
McGregor on the Water Donates $5,000 to Soldiers’
Proceeds from Customer Appreciation BBQ and Fundraiser Supports Paediatrics The Csumrik family presented a cheque for $5,000 to Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Foundation, the proceeds from their 19th annual McGregor on the Water Customer Appreciation BBQ Fundraiser. The funds will support the purchase of a Central Patient Monitoring System (CPMS) to benefit Soldiers’ youngest patients […]
Online Donations Total $12,300 for Soldiers’ Gift of Comfort Campaign
Giving Tuesday Efforts Net a Blanket Warmer and an Ice Machine Just over $12,000 will be put towards improving the patient experience at Soldiers’ thanks to the generosity of the public and an incredible community partner, Subaru of Orillia. This Giving Tuesday, Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Foundation asked the public to give the Gift of […]
$7,819 Raised by Second City’s Cure for the Common Comedy Show
A $7,819 dose of hilarity is just what Dr. Tim Hillson ordered with his second annual comedy show fundraiser. The money raised from his Cure for the Common Comedy show will support equipment needs in Soldiers’ Surgical Department. As an ophthalmologist who practices in the Orillia community, Dr. Hillson said he enjoys the challenge of […]
Army Navy & Air Force Veterans Support Pastoral Care at Soldiers’
Orillia’s Army Navy & Air Force Unit donated $3,000 to pastoral care for patients with military service at Soldiers’. The gift is a result of ongoing fundraising events held throughout the year by the 400 Unit. Money raised through dart games, bake sales, dinners, and general donations allow the club to donate close to $60,000 […]