The Mental Health Program at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is getting a $12,500 boost thanks to Angie Green-Hill’s Online Auction for Mental Health. The auction was hosted on Facebook from May 4th to the 10th of 2020. The fourth annual event almost didn’t happen. Green-Hill initially planned to cancel her event due to the impact […]
4th Annual Charlee’s Run Goes Virtual and Raises $35,500 for Paediatrics at Soldiers’
If the pandemic wasn’t enough of a wrench in the plan for the 4th Annual Charlee’s Run event, one last burst of winter gave participants yet another obstacle to overcome. Propelled by the support of the community, the event went off without a hitch and managed to raise $35,500 for paediatric and neonatal needs at […]
Legion Supports Soldiers’ with $6,500 Donation for Ventilators
The Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command is helping sick patients breathe a little easier with a $6,500 donation to support the purchase of ventilators at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital. The Hospital is in the midst of a three-year project to upgrade the current fleet of ageing units. This donation will help ensure patients who are […]
Sandra Schmirler Foundation Supports Kids Health at Soldiers’ with $10,000 Grant
Funds will be directed to Paediatric Central Patient Monitoring System The Sandra Schmirler Foundation is sweeping up support for kids health at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital with a $10,000 grant to the Paediatric Unit. The money will help fund a Central Patient Monitoring System (CPMS) to benefit Soldiers’ youngest patients and their families. Sandra Schmirler […]
Kubota Materials Canada Donates $25,000 to Soldiers’
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 […]