NEWS RELEASE

STEVENSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

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Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation (SMHF) is proud to announce the remarkable success of the “Building Your Stevenson for Tomorrow, Together” $1 million matching gift initiative, launched in partnership with Brian and Kathy Gibson.

This campaign has successfully doubled the impact of community donations toward the hospital’s vital redevelopment project.

its inception on Sept. 1, 2024, the initiative has inspired overwhelming community support, with donations pouring in from individuals, local businesses, and organizations across the region.

The $1 million matching effort has already surpassed expectations, demonstrating the community’s unwavering commitment to ensuring an enhanced healthcare facility for generations to come.

“Thanks to the incredible generosity of Brian and Kathy Gibson, and the passionate support from our community, we are thrilled to have reached this milestone,” said Frank Cerisano, CEO of Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation. “This success highlights the dedication and desire our community has to support strengthening local healthcare services. Every dollar raised supports our Because of YOU $80 million campaign and will go directly toward transforming Stevenson Memorial Hospital into a modern, enhanced health-care facility.”

“We were proud to support Stevenson with this $1 million matching gift because supporting our hospital is our way of supporting our entire community and the people who call it home,” expressed Brian and Kathy Gibson. “It’s inspiring to see so many others in New Tecumseth and surrounding areas not only share that enthusiasm but also come together to make this fundraising initiative a success.

“With Kathy being born at Stevenson and both of us raised here, we truly believe that investing in our hospital is investing in the future of our community.”

The Because of You campaign is a bold and ambitious effort to raise $80 million through community support to help build the future of Stevenson Memorial Hospital. This transformational project will triple the size of the hospital, providing expanded emergency care and advanced diagnostic imaging, including Stevenson’s first MRI suite, modern inpatient facilities, and specialized surgical services, all designed to meet the evolving healthcare needs of our growing community.

As we approach our 100th anniversary in 2028, we stand on the threshold of a new era, just as our founders did nearly a century ago. With the support of our community, we will build a hospital for today and for generations to come—Because of You.

For more information, to become involved, or to donate, please visit transformingstevenson.ca.

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