A Legacy of Giving- Noreen Banks
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 travelled 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. “Soldiers’ is the hospital that we used more than any other and the caregivers have always been number one,” said Noreen.
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.
Noreen has made gifts to OSMH on many occasions, she often looks for ways to give back when she sees a need. Recently, Noreen had an opportunity to see her philanthropy at work when she toured the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. “I 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 Will, Noreen has ensured that she will support the health and wellbeing of her community for generations to come.
“I see the benefit of giving, absolutely.”
When making the decision to include Soldiers’ in her Will, Noreen’s two adult children, Lisa and Greg, were very supportive.
“My parents have always worked hard and instilled that ethic in my brother and me. With my mother’s history of giving and my father’s experience at the hospital, it was no surprise she would want to give back to the community in this way. We are very proud of her,” says Lisa Banks.
Like Noreen, you can choose your legacy. Consider a legacy gift to Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Foundation and learn more about the impact it will make towards better healthcare for your community.
To learn more about leaving a gift to Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital in your Will, please visit https://osmhfoundation.ca/ways-to-give/leave-a-legacy-gift/.