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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGoderich Signal Star, 2017-05-31, Page 15Wednesday, May 31, 2017 • Signal Star 15 Legion presents Hospital Foundation with cheque Kathleen Smith Goderich Signal Star Providing a donation to the Hospital Foundation, the Legion of Goderich, repre- sented by President Dennis Schmidt, Poppy Fund Chair- man Ben Prouse and Bingo Chair Person Linda Lumley presented a cheque of S6, 500. Legion President Dennis Schmidt, alongside Ben Prouse and Linda Lumley met at Alexandra Marine and Gen- eral Hospital last week to pre- sent Hospital Foundation Coordinator Shannon LaHay with the cheque. "This is our third time donating to the Hospital," explained Prouse. "We have a Hospital here, and we should support it properly or we could lose it. So 1 think the more stuff we have in this Hospital, the better for us. We have seniors and veterans and that is what the Poppy fund is for - our Vets. They come here and need the care. The Poppy Fund donated S3, 250 and money raised from Bingo afternoons also donated $3, 250 to the Hospi- tal Foundation for the pur- chase of a vital signs monitor with Oximetry. "It's a good cause and I think all the Bingo people would agree," 'said Bingo Chair Person Linda Lumley. "We need to keep things up to date:' A vital sign monitor can pro- vide accurate vital sign meas- urements quickly and with fewer errors, allowing physi- cians and nurses to have those results immediately. The Oxi- metry aspect will monitor the amount of oxygen carried throughout the body. "It is important for the Legion to support the AMGH Founda- tion as the mandate of the Legion is to support its veterans and seniors in the community. We are the Legion understand the need of the I Iospital to have state of the art equipment to ensure everyone receives the best possible care available," explained Legion President Dennis Schmidt "Knowing that the Minis- try of I-Iealth does not pro- vide funds for equipment, it is so important for organiza- tions and individuals to sup- port the Hospital through donations to the AMGH Foundation." 7h. H.,.a11aiwllanIt- s'n 1:34 Hr.nth 104 (.4 WI RI( 11 4)♦1 %KIU '" Kathleen Smlth/Goderich Signal Star (Left to right): Legion President, Dennis Schmidt; Hospital Foundation Coordinator, Shannon LaHay; Bingo Chair Person, Linda Lumley; Poppy Fund Chairman, Ben Prouse. Local McDonald's presents cheque to Ronald McDonald House Kathleen Smith Goderich Signal Star The local McDonalds res- taurant in Goderich pre- sented a cheque for $6, 863.54 to the Ronald McDonald House of South- western Ontario last week. The local McDonalds through its participation in the 24th McHappy Day raised the funds donated from $1 from every Big Mac® sandwich, Happy Meal® and hot beverage sold. "At McDonalds, we're proud to be continuing our long-standing support of local charities," said Rob Reid, Owner Operator of McDonalds Restaurants in Exeter, Goderich and Kincardine. "Following our most recent successful McHappy Day on May 3, we're thrilled to be providing this cheque for $6, 863.54 to such a worthwhile cause as the Ronald McDonald House of South-western Ontario." As part of the McHappy Day celebrations, all McDonalds Canada restau- rants, franchises and employees were joined by a variety of special guests, local businesses and media personalities, politicians and local VIPs, as they rolled up their sleeves to work behind the counter in cities and towns across the country. "This year has been a suc- cessful year with our three stores raising -$25, 876.43," stated Jordan Bucht, McHappy Day Coordinator. "The people in these com- munities make this day a huge success from the vol- unteers to the people who come in and support us on McHappy Day, we really have you to thank." More than 1, 400 McDonalds restaurants across Canada took part in the national fundraiser, but also hosted fundraising events leading up to McHappy Day to provide additional support. "We at the Ronald McDonald House of South- western Ontario are excited to be the recipient of funds raised during this year's McHappy Day celebrations," said Tracey Keighley -Clarke, the new CEO of the house. "It's our ultimate goal to help improve the lives of children in our community, and we are thrilled to work with a company who shares that goal." May 3, 2017 marked the 24Th McHappy Day in McDonalds Canada's history. Since it's inception in 1977, the celebration has raised more than $46 million for Canadian children and their families. Kathleen Smith/Goderich Signal Star (Left to right): Jordan Bucht, McHappy Day Coordinator, stands alongside Tracey Keighley -Clarke, CEO of Ronald McDonald House of Southwestern Ontario and Rob Reid, Owner Operator of McDonalds Restaurants.