A local foundation is stepping up once again for local healthcare.
The Maurice and Marilyn Rollins Foundation is providing an additional $25,000 matching gift donation to the Belleville General Hospital Foundation (BGHF) in hopes of spurring the Quinte community to also donate.
This latest contribution follows a $100,000 gift the Rollins Foundation made two weeks ago.
BGHF is facing an unprecedented challenge. It’s been left with a a significant shortfall due to the recent Canada Post mail strike, jeopardizing its ability to meet Quinte Health’s equipment needs for the year.
Traditionally, the Christmas Angel Campaign generates approximately $400,000 in gifts, but this year’s strike has put that fundraising goal at risk.
“The Maurice and Marilyn Rollins Foundation believes in strong local healthcare and wanted to do everything we could to ensure this community’s needs are met,” said Christine Mills, a trustee of the foundation. “We are so inspired by how our community has rallied so far, and we hope this additional matching gift will encourage others to step up as well.”
This additional gift is designed to create a stretch goal and motivate donors to make their tax-deductible end-of-year contributions. The Rollins Foundation’s matching gift will double the impact of every dollar donated, providing an extraordinary opportunity to bridge the funding gap.
Steven Cook, Executive Director of BGHF, emphasized the importance of year-end giving. “Your gift today not only helps us meet the immediate needs of our hospital but also provides you with a tax-deductible benefit in the form of a gift receipt. With the Canada Post disruption, it is more important than ever to make your gift online, by phone, or in person to ensure it reaches us in time. The Rollins Foundation’s generosity has set the stage for a community-wide response, and we need your help to reach our goals.”
“We are calling on everyone who values local healthcare to give generously during this time,” added Cook. “Together, we can make up for lost ground and ensure our hospital remains equipped to provide exceptional care.”
To make your donation and have it matched dollar-for-dollar, visit BGHF.CA/ANGEL or call 613 969 7400. Ex 2061. Your support is more critical than ever in delivering the gift of health this holiday season.
