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Orillia Resident Noreen

Banks Gives a Lasting

Legacy to OSMH

Noreen Banks moved to Orillia 7 years ago. She has settled into the easy-going
nature of its small-town charm. It’s different from the busy cities where she
has lived before. Noreen traveled and lived across the globe, moving around
with her late husband Clare for his work.

When they settled in Orillia, Noreen and Clare found that, based on their stage
of life, they needed to rely on the hospital more often than anywhere else
they’ve lived.
NOREEN WITH HER
CHILDREN LISA AND GREG
“Soldiers’ is the hospital that we used more
than any other and the caregivers have When making the decision to include Soldiers’ in her will, Noreen’s two adult
always been number one.” – Noreen Banks children Lisa and Greg were very supportive.

The experience that Noreen had with Soldiers’, from her own, to the care she
saw given to Clare, has become an integral part of her legacy. “My parents have always worked hard and instilled that
ethic in my brother and me. With my mother’s history of
Noreen has made gifts to OSMH on many occasions; she often looks for ways giving and my father’s experience at the hospital, it was no
to give back when she sees a need. Recently, Noreen had an opportunity to see surprise she would want to give back to the community in
her philanthropy at work when she toured the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. “I this way. We are very proud of her.” – Lisa, Noreen’s Daughter
was so moved. I saw a little tiny foot in an incubator, and I just prayed for him,”
said Noreen.

Noreen has chosen to carry on her legacy of giving at Soldiers’. With her recent
donation through a gift of securities and by including OSMH Foundation in her Interested in learning more about making an
will, Noreen has ensured that she will support the health and wellbeing of her impact through Legacy Giving? Visit our website.
community for generations to come. omshfoundation.ca/ways-to-give/leave-a-legacy-gift

“I see the benefit of giving, absolutely.”

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