WE DID IT!  WE'VE REACHED OUR $8M GOAL!!

MRI+ Campaign Donor Spotlight - Paul & MaryLou Brown

We’ve finally convinced these quiet philanthropists to allow us to take a photo, highlighting their generosity to our MRI+ Campaign. Recently, Paul and MaryLou Brown added to their already generous MRI+ Campaign contribution, bringing the total to $300,000! Paul and MaryLou focus their philanthropy on the Palmerston and District Hospital, a place that has been pivotal in their lives. Both grew up in Minto, and although life took them to the big city for a while, they came back “home” to build careers – Paul in insurance and MaryLou in nursing at our very own PDH. Paul was one of several Palmerston fire fighters who initially helped to staff the 24/7 Volunteer Ambulance Service when it operated out of the PDH, and contributed many years of excellent leadership as a member of our PDH Foundation. MaryLou offered her clinical expertise when she spent time on the North Wellington Health Care Board, and continues to volunteer through the PDH Auxiliary. They both have spent countless hours helping us to stage our annual Starlight Gala. Small wonder that when they seek to contribute to the long term health of their community that they give generously to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation. We are grateful for their leadership gifts, and for the time and energy that they both contribute to many of our fundraising events. People like Paul and MaryLou are the reason we have been successful in raising the needed funds to bring our new MRI machine into the community.

Arthur 2nd Look Makes Another Donation to the MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  Joan Gainer with PDHF's Dale Franklin 

Arthur 2nd Look has made another donation to our MRI+ Campaign. This brings their total donation to $7,000! Thank you, we appreciate the support!

$75,000 Matching Donation From Scotiabank to MRI+ Campaign 

Pictured:  Dan Hill - MRI+ Committee Co-Chair, Sunny Sekhon - Director Regional Banking, Ontario Region, Earl Campbell - PDH Foundation President,  Stephanie Drost - Branch Manager, Mount Forest, Sophia Miller - District Vice President, Ontario Central West, Dale Franklin - PDH Foundation Development Officer

Palmerston Firefighters Donate Proceeds to the MRI+ Campaign

We recently dropped by the Palmerston Fire Station to get a picture of the firefighters...holding one of our big cheques!  The $3,000, which is the proceeds of their Firefighters Breakfast as well as their hockey game vs Wellington OPP, will go towards our MRI+ Campaign.  Thank you for your support!

Clifford Community Church Members Donate $3,000 to the MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  Pastor Doug Bott, Jason Radstake, Paul Driedger, Dale Franklin - PDHF, Dan Schefter, and Shane Whatley

In celebration of their 25th Anniversary, members of the Clifford Community Church have given our MRI+ Campaign a $3,000 donation.  We appreciate the support, thank you!

Donation From Five Little Bees to the MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  Dale Franklin, Lila & Cara

Lila wanted to make this donation because she remembered her dad needing MRI scans and other tests before he received his cancer treatments. She thinks our hospital is very important!
Her and her siblings have started "Five Little Bees", making beautiful beeswax candles, and have shared $500 of their earnings with our MRI+ Campaign, helping us to bring this important service to our area.

Palmerston Snow Kings Donate $2,500 to the MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  Matt Gerrie, Blake Murphy, Scott Steenbergen and Justin Oxby

If the Palmerston Snow Kings Snowmobile Club was wishing for snow this winter, they sure got their wish!  We are grateful they took a little time away from the trails to make a donation to our MRI+ Campaign.

TG Minto Makes $50,000 Donation to the MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  Mike Hallam - TG Minto Vice President, Dale Franklin - PDHF, Shibata Shigenori - TG Minto New/Current President, Hirako Makato - TG Minto Previous President, Mark Leslie - MRI+ Committee Co-Chair

We were invited to TG Minto to receive a cheque for $50,000 for our MRI+ Campaign.  Thank you!  It's because of the generosity of such a supportive business community that we will meet our $8 million fundraising goal.

Larry & Debbie Schill Pledge $250,000 to the MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  Larry Schill, Debbie Schill, Earl Campbell - Major Gifts Chair, Mark Leslie - MRI+ Campaign Co-Chair, Dale Franklin - PDHF, and Dorren Foerter - Ag Committee Chair (Photo by Sue Hogenkamp)  

Mapleton residents Larry and Debbie Schill of Lardeb Farms have pledged $250,000 to our MRI+ Campaign.  Asked about the motivation behind the donation, Larry said, “We’ve lived here our whole lives. Our business has been centred around our community.  This is home-base, and we feel strongly that we want to make sure our local hospital will be here for many generations after we’re long gone.” For more information about this incredible pledge, visit the Wellington Advertiser.

Reid Schneider's Cookie Campaign Raises $1,000 for MRI+ Campaign

We recently had a visit from a very industrious young man who decided he wanted to raise money for our MRI+ Campaign by selling some delicious home baked cookies.  He told us he was hoping to contribute at least $100 to our campaign.  Well, he definitely underestimated his baking skills - he baked 56 batches of cookies which raised $1,000!  Reid, we are so impressed with your initiative and generosity!  Thank you for your donation.  The Palmerston Agriculture Society is lucky to have such a hardworking Junior Ambassador.  If you ever decide to do a cookie fundraiser again, do let us know, we love cookies here at the Foundation office and will happily contribute!  🍪❤🍪

MRI+ Campaign Receives Donation from Conestoga Lake Snowmobile Club

Pictured:  Eliza Dippel, Dale Franklin - PDHF, and Larry Moyer

The Lake Conestoga Snowmobilers are excited to hit the trails this winter, but first they took a moment to share some of the proceeds of their 50th Anniversary Celebrations with the MRI+ Campaign. Many thanks!

Chalmers Fuels Adds to their $25,000 Donation

Chalmers Fuels has pledged $100,000 to the MRI+ Campaign. This is in addition to the $25,000 donation they made at last December. We are so grateful for the generosity of our businesses community. Thank you Chalmers team!

Norwell District Secondary School Donates Again to the MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  PDHF's Dale Franklin with Pep Rally Organizers MacKenzie Williamson, Ava Morgan, Owen Orth & Kyle Lane

Norwell DDS's Hockey Buyout raised over $850 for the MRI+ Campaign. This is the fourth time the school has donated funds to our campaign. We appreciate all the work of the students and the staff to run these fundraising events!

Joint Lions Clubs Golf Tournament Raises Over $26,000 

Pictured:  Lions Members with MRI+ Committee Co-Chairs, Mark Leslie & Dan Hill

The Palmerston & Mount Forest Lions Clubs teamed up to hold a golf tournament, with the MRI+ Campaign being the recipient of the proceeds. Area Lions Clubs continue to be major supporters of our campaign, and we couldn't be more grateful! Thank you to all those who took part in the tournament, and all the volunteers who made it such a success!

Kent & Lisa Shantz Pledge $5,000 to MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  Kent Shantz, Lisa Shantz, MRI+ Committee Member Shawn McDonald and Foundation Development Officer Dale Franklin

Kent & Lisa Shantz have pledge $5,000 to our MRI+ Campaign. We met them at their car wash for a photo on a beautiful November day. Thanks to them for joining our Five Over Five Club!

Kent & Lisa Shantz Pledge $5,000 to MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  Kent Shantz, Lisa Shantz, MRI+ Committee Member Shawn McDonald and Foundation Development Officer Dale Franklin

Kent & Lisa Shantz have pledge $5,000 to our MRI+ Campaign. We met them at their car wash for a photo on a beautiful November day. Thanks to them for joining our Five Over Five Club!

The Inaugural Jim Bag'r Golf Tournament Raises Over $22,000

Pictured:  Jocelyn, Jaimi, Beth, Ben and Jessie Hesselink, Dale Franklin of the PDHF

Our MRI+ Campaign was honoured to receive over $22,000 from the Jim Bag'r Open. This golf tournament, the first annual, was held in memory of Jim Hesselink. Thank you to the Hesselink family, and everyone who participated in, or sponsored this tournament.

Murphy Tim-Br Mart Donates $10,000 to the MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  Blake & Doris Murphy with MRI+ Corporate Committee Chair, Kathy Statia

Blake & Doris Murphy presented MRI+ Corporate Committee Chair, Kathy Statia with a cheque for $10,000 towards the MRI+ Campaign. Thank you, we are grateful for your support!

Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club Makes a Second Donation to the MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  Aly Hill (MRI+ Committee Marketing Chair), David Craig, Henry Stevens (MRI+ Ag Committee Member), Glenn Shaw, Dorren Foerter (MRI+ Ag Committee Chair), Kaylyn Hetherington, Linda Ireland, Christine Johnston (MRI+ Ag Committee Member) and Danielle Schill (MRI+ Ag Committee Member)

The Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club made a visit to our office with a cheque for $3,100 towards our MRI+ Campaign, taking their total donation amount up to $6100. Members of our MRI+ Agriculture Sub-Committee were on hand to receive the funds. Thank you for the donation!

Harriston-Minto Agricultural Society Pledges $5,000 to MRI+ Campaign 

Pictured:  Foundation Development Officer, Dale Franklin with Ag Society Members

Members of the Harriston-Minto Ag Society presented Dale Franklin with a cheque for $2,500, half of their $5,000 pledge. Thank you for your support!

MRI+ Campaign Receives $10,000 from Hensall Co-op

Pictured:  Dale Franklin, PDHF Development Officer, and Danielle Schill, MRI+ Campaign Committee member with  Hensall representatives Neil Driscoll, Location Manager for HC Drayton, Sarah Long, Lead Field Marketer, and Paul Craven, Field Marketer

With the growth of the brand new “Sisters” storage silos as a backdrop, representatives from Hensall Co-op met to present the Strong Communities Initiative donation to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s MRI+ Campaign.  This year, Hensall has contributed $10,000 to the Campaign, adding to the $2,000 donated in 2023.  Combined, Hensall has contributed $12,000 to bring this important regional service to our rural area.

Palmerston Agricultural Society Pledges $50,000 To MRI+ Campaign

The opening of the Palmerston Fall Fair was made even more exciting this year by the announcement of a $50,000 pledge to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s MRI+ Campaign.  Dale Franklin, Foundation Development Officer, was invited to attend the Fair Ambassador Competition to receive this very generous pledge from the Palmerston Agricultural Society Directors in attendance, to be paid over 5 years.  President, Susan Yungbult, and Ag Society Members posed with PDHF's Dale Franklin. Our community groups continue to impress us with their support for this campaign. Thank you Ag Society!

MRI+ Campaign Receives a Second Donation from Clifford Firefighters

Pictured:  Clifford firefighters with Mark Leslie and Dale Franklin 

In July, the Clifford Firefighters gave a donation of $10,000 to the MRI+ Campaign, bringing the total donation amount from the station to $15,000. Thank you so much firefighters! Your continued support is greatly appreciated!

MRI+ Campaign Receives Donation From Harriston Pork Marketing Co-Op 

Pictured:  Eric Rae, Dale Franklin, Tony Andrade

Dale Franklin received a cheque for $6067.71 from the Harriston Pork Marketing Co-Operative. We appreciate your donation!

Drayton-Moorefield Men's Ball Gives $6,000 to MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  Dale Franklin, Chad Bridge and Matt Duff

The MRI+ Campaign was given a $6,000 donation from men's teams from Drayton-Moorefield. Thank you teams!

Arthur Lions Club Donates $5,000 to MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  Lion Jen McDougall, Lion Al Rawlins, Lions President Mike Marshall, MRI+ Committee Member Dr. Shawn McDonald, Lion Glen Cheyne, Lion Joy Bartels and Lion Wayne Horton

MRI+ Campaign Committee member, Shawn McDonald, travelled east to Arthur to receive a $5,000 donation from the Arthur Lions Club for our MRI+ Campaign. We really appreciate that clubs outside Minto and Mapleton know that having MRI technology will be a benefit to their community too. Thank you Arthur Lions!

Germania Mutual Insurance Pledges $50,000 to MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  Dan Hill, CEO, and staff

$2,000  Donation to MRI+ Campaign From the RCL - Frank Lambier Branch 409

Pictured:  Stan Schmidt, Dale Franklin, Alex Goddard, and John Grobbo

Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 409 presented Dale Franklin with a cheque for $2,000 for our MRI+ Campaign. Thank you Palmerston Legion!

Knox-Calvin Presbyterian Church Donates $5,000 to MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  Brad Richardson, Jill McLean, Dave Mallet, Shirley Ann Litt, Susan Zaryski,  Darlene Dickieson and Shawn McDonald

Members of the Knox-Calvin Presbyterian Church in Harriston presented MRI+ Committee Member, Shawn McDonald, with a cheque for $5,000. Thank you for your donation!

Cancer Patient Services Corporation Pledges $100,000 to MRI+ Campaign

We recently received an outstanding gift from Cancer Patient Services Corporation.  They have pledged $100,000 to our MRI+ Campaign! Foundation Development Officer, Dale Franklin and MRI+ Campaign Co-Chair, Dan Hill were presented with the cheque. Thank you CPSC!!

Harriston Ducks Donate $4000 to MRI+ Campaign

Pictured L to R:  Brayden Morris, Cole Leslie, Cole Wardlaw, Matt Gerrie, Ryan Binkle, Derek Williams, Brad Binkle, Joel Ziegler, with Derek Vaughan kneeling

Harriston Ducks Event = football, fun and philanthropy! The $4000 proceeds from their Super Bowl Party were donated to the MRI+ Campaign. Thanks so much!

Leslie Motors Pledges $100,000 to MRI+ Campaign

Pictured L to R:  Zach Leslie, Blaire Leslie, Cole Leslie, Dan Hill – MRI+ Committee Co-Chair & Dale Franklin - PDH Foundation Development Officer 

Our MRI+ Campaign was the recipient of a $100,000 Pledge from area business, Leslie Motors.  The pledge will be spread out over five years, with the Foundation receiving an annual payment of $20,000.  

Leslie Motors is one of the few remaining, truly family owned and operated dealerships, with locations in Harriston, Walkerton and Wingham.  They consider growing communities as fundamental as growing their business. 

Investing in a new MRI machine is not just about acquiring a piece of equipment, it's about securing the future of healthcare in our rural community.  Having an MRI will improve patient care, help to attract physicians, and enhance diagnostics and treatment planning.   

Pledging is a simple and convenient way to contribute to the MRI+ Campaign.  A pledge is a promise to donate a set dollar amount over a certain period of time.  Making a commitment to donate over the course of the campaign is a way to make a large donation more manageable.  To learn more about pledges, visit our Pledge Information page.

We are so grateful to Leslie Motors for making this Pledge.  We continue to be amazed by our generous local businesses.  Their support for our hospital, and our MRI+ Campaign, helps to keep quality healthcare close to home.

$10,000 Donation from the Kinsmen Club of Drayton

Pictured from L to R: Jay Adam, Kinsmen Member | Ray Kuper, Farm Show Chair | Shawn McDonald, MRI+ Committee Sub-Chair | Chad Bridge, Club President | Shawn Scott, Kinsmen Member 

The Kinsmen Club of Drayton recently donated $10,000 to our MRI+ Campaign. Thank you, Kinsmen! 

We appreciate our community groups for being such excellent supporters of our Foundation and our local hospital.

Metzger Transport Pledges $10,000 to the MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  PDHF's Dale Franklin with Beth & Matt Metzger 

 Early in 2024, Metzger Transport made a $10,000 pledge to the MRI+ Campaign.  Thank you, Matt & Beth, for supporting our campaign!

Young's Home Hardware's MRI+ Campaign Pledge via Hat-Trick Fundraiser

The Young's Home Hardware $500 per Mount Forest Patriots hat-trick pledge ended up with our MRI+ Campaign receiving $2,500!  Thanks to Marty & Joanne for this exciting pledge to help bring MRI technology to PDH.

Palmerston Tim Horton's Smile Cookie Campaign Raises $38,800 for the MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation development officer Dale Franklin, back row second from left, accepted the cheque from franchise owner Hailey Springgay, assistant manager Sarah Culp, manager Shiffali Sabuwala, general manager Karilyn Greeley, supervisor Rebecca Gray and staff 

 The Palmerston Tim Hortons has been a long time friend of the Foundation, directing their Smile Cookie Campaign fundraiser towards our hospital. For three years in a row their donation has supported our MRI+ Campaign raising over $38,863!  We are thankful to be a part of such a successful - and yummy - campaign.

George & Lynda White Pledge $100,000 to the MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  Earl Campbell (MRI+ Major Gifts Committee), Mark Leslie (MRI+ Committee Co-Chair), Lynda White, George White

Last summer George & Lynda White pledged $100,000 to our MRI+ Campaign. Everyone's schedules finally aligned to get a photo last month. Thank you for this generous gift!

Knox-Calvin Presbyterian Church Make Another Donation to the MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  Brad Richardson, Mary Lou Mallett, Jill MacLean, Shirley Ann Litt, Iris Richardson, Darlene Dickieson

The Knox-Calvin Presbyterian Church donated the proceeds of their Irish Stew Luncheon to our MRI+ Campaign.  This brings their MRI donation total to $8740.  We appreciate your continued support!

Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 259 Makes Another Donation to the MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  Back Row: Rick Kelly, Peggy Wiens, Wayne Hamilton, Larry Morrell.  Front row: Shawn McDonald (MRI+ Committee), Casey Fraser, Gerry Rattray, Tracey Nichol, Dan Hill (MRI+ Committee Co-Chair)

The Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 259 in Listowel has given another $10,000 to our MRI+ Campaign!  This brings their total to $20,000.  We are so grateful for the continued support - thank you!

$10,000 Donation from Holstein Feed Mill to the MRI+ Campaign

Pictured: Dale Franklin, Mark Goetz & Shane Amichand

We recently headed up to Holstein Feed Mill to meet with owners Mark Goetz and Shane Amichand. In celebration of their 10th Anniversary, they made a $10,000 donation to our MRI+ Campaign. Mark said they recognize how important MRI technology is to our entire area. We really appreciate that businesses see the value in bringing this important service to northern Wellington. Thank you!

MRI+ Campaign Receives Donation From Optimist Club of Normanby

Pictured:  MRI+ Committee Community Groups Chair, Shawn McDonald with Optimists Christine Newman, Cindee Fenton, Susan Hutchinson, Marg Rapp and Kathy Kocher

The Optimist Club of Normanby recently gave a donation to our MRI+ Campaign.  Thank you for your support!   

Grain Farmers of Ontario Donates $20,000 to MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  CEO - Crosby Devitt, GFO Chair - Jeff Harrison, District 10 Director - Steve Lake with PDHF - Dale Franklin & MRI+ Ag Committee Member - Danielle Schill

Grain Farmers of Ontario helped District 10 support our MRI+ Campaign with a $20,000 donation towards a new MRI machine at PDH.  We appreciate the support!

MRI+ Campaign Receives $30,000 from C & M Seeds

Pictured:  Dale Franklin - PDHF and Dorren Foeter - MRI+ Ag Committee Chair with C & M Seeds' Debbie Schneider, Ellen Sparry and Rob McLaughlin

We took a trip down 5th line to C & M Seeds.  They are donating $30,000 to our MRI+ Campaign!  Every donation gets us closer to our $8million goal and we are so grateful for the support of our local businesses. 

Norwell Cobras Raffle Raises $1,678 For the MRI+ Campaign

The Norwell Cobras Gymnastics Club held a raffle and raised $1,678 for our MRI+ Campaign!  Thank you!  PDHF's Dale Franklin and MRI+ Committee's Earl Campbell and Mark Leslie dropped in to have their picture taken with the two groups....we were disappointed to learn they didn't demonstrate their tumbling moves to club members.  🤸‍♀️🤸‍♂️

Order of the Eastern Star Peace Chapter 52 Donates $6,000

A very stylish group of Order of the Eastern Star Peace Chapter 52 members gave a $6,000 donation to our MRI+ Campaign. Thank you!

Carry-On Women's Institute Donations $1000

Carry On Women's Institute had a festive atmosphere as they presented a $1,000 donation to Dale Franklin. We appreciate your support!

Palmerston Home Hardware Pledges $25,000 to the MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  Terry Cormack, PDHF's Dale Franklin, Wendy Cormack

Terry & Wendy Cormack have pledged $25,000 to the MRI+ Campaign. Your pledge is very much appreciated!

Ron & Gerry Leslie Donate $100,000 to the MRI+ Campaign 

At our MRI+ Committee Meeting in November we were so pleased to have a couple of visitors drop by - Ron & Gerry Leslie, with a cheque for $100,000!  This brings their combined total to $125,000!  We are so grateful for this generous donation and their support to bring MRI technology to PDH.

Optimist Club of Alma Pledges $50,000 to MRI+ Campaign

The Alma Optimist Club has pledged $50,000 to our MRI+ Campaign. The generosity of local community groups is very much appreciated!

MRI+ Campaign Receives $500 from the Roger Brothers 

Pictured:  Foundation Development Officer, Dale Franklin with Brayden, Logan & Owen Rogers

The Roger brothers donated $500 to our MRI+ Campaign. Thank you!

Drayton Kinsmen Pledge $30,000 to Our MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  MRI+ Events Committee Member, Ron Ellis with Club Members

The Kinsmen Club of Drayton has pledged their support to our MRI+ Campaign. Their $30,000 pledge is very much appreciated!

MRI+ Campaign Receives $3,000 from the JYD Memorial Tournament

Pictured:  Dale Franklin, PDH Foundation with Sharon and Doug Davie

Proceeds from the Jeff Davie Memorial 3-Pitch Tournament were donated to the MRI+ Campaign. We appreciate the support!

Drayton Firefighters Association Donates $5,500 to MRI+ Campaign

Shown are:  Nikki Craig, MRI+ Committee Rep with Drayton Station firefighters

The Drayton Firefighters have contributed $5,500 to our MRI+ Campaign. Thank you!

Harriston Firefighters Give $5,000 to MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  MRI+ Community Groups Chair Member, Shawn McDonald with Harriston Station Firefighters

The Harriston Firefighters presented Shawn McDonald with a cheque for $5,000 for the MRI+ Campaign. Thank you!

Young's Home Hardware's Exciting Pledge for the MRI+ Campaign 

We are pleased to announce an exciting pledge from Marty & Joanne Young of Young's Home Hardware in Mount Forest. For every hat-trick scored by a player from the Mount Forest Patriots hockey team, Young's Home Hardware will donate $500 to our MRI+ Campaign! We love this fun way to donate to our campaign! Thanks to Gavin Downs in an early September game vs Walkerton, there's already $500 on the scoreboard. Join us as we cheer on the Mount Forest Patriots JR C Hockey Club this season, and thanks to Marty & Joanne Young for coming up with this inventive way to donate to the MRI+ Campaign. 

The Palmerston Car & Truck Show Donates Over $3400 to the MRI+ Campaign

The Palmerston Car & Truck Show presented the MRI+ Campaign with a donation of $3426, proceeds from their last three Car & Truck Shows. Pictured (in front of some very cool vehicles) are Eric Grandy, Brenda Grandy, Ryan Grandy, Dwight Robinson, Renee Hughes, Chris Hughes, Trish Diniz & Paul Diniz. Thank you for supporting our campaign!

Help Fore Our Hospital Golf Tournament Raises Over $23,000

Pictured:  Aly Hill, Dan Hill, Lisa Leslie, John Mock, Henry Stevens, Mark Leslie, Patty Mock, Dale Franklin, Catana Leslie

The 2nd Annual Help Fore Our Hospital Golf Tournament was a hole in one, raising over $23,000 for our MRI+ Campaign!  Thanks to John & Patty Mock and Mark & Lisa Leslie for all their work in organizing the tournament and thanks to all sponsors and the golfers who participated.

Mount Forest Lions Second MRI+ Campaign Donation 

The Mount Forest Lions Club has made a second donation to our MRI+ Campaign, almost double their first donation. Crystal Steffler presented Dale Franklin with the $10,000 cheque. Thank you so much, Lions, for your continued support!

RCL Branch 259 Donates $10,000 to MRI+ Campaign 

Pictured: Dan Hill (MRI+ Campaign Co-Chair), Wayne Hamilton (Legion first vice-president), Tracey Nichol (president), Gerry Rattray, Casey Fraser (poppy campaign chair), Rick Kelly (Legion second vice-president ) and Mark Leslie (MRI+ Campaign Co-Chair)

Conestoga Estates Social Group Donates $2,000 to MRI+ Campaign

Dale Franklin was presented with a $2,000 cheque from Brian Deary with the Conestoga Estates Social Group. Thank you!

Listowel Agricultural Society Donates $10,000 to the MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  Listowel Ag Society members Brent Royce, Carolyn Van der Heiden and Listowel Fair Ambassador Vanessa Kloostra present the cheque to the Palmerston MRI+ campaign members, Christine Johnston, Mark Leslie and Dan Hill

 The Listowel Agricultural Society donated $10,000 to the Palmerston MRI+ campaign on April 22 at the Listowel Agricultural Hall. This donation is the first from a donor within the municipality of North Perth. Thanks Ag Society, we appreciate the support!

Edge Mutual Pledges $250,000 to MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  Campaign Co-Chair Dan Hill, Edge Mutual president and CEO Carlos Rodrigues, Edge Mutual board of directors Richard Wright and Campaign Co-Chair Mark Leslie

Edge Mutual Insurance Company pledged $250,000 to the MRI+ Campaign. The pledge will be spread out over five years, with the foundation receiving annual payments of $50,000. “We are so grateful to Edge Mutual Insurance for this pledge,” said PDHF development officer Dale Franklin. “Their support of our foundation, and our goal to bring MRI technology to Palmerston and District Hospital, is truly appreciated.”

Moorefield Excavating Pledges $250,000 to MRI+ Campaign

From left: Co-Chairs of the MRI+ Committee Mark Leslie and Dan Hill, and partners in Moorefield Excavating Brett Claussen, John Landman, Hans Roubos and Jerry Roubos

The partners at Moorefield Excavating are excellent hospital supporters, and we can always count on them to come alongside our fundraising initiatives.  They have pledged $250,000 over 5 years, to help us bring MRI technology to the Palmerston and District Hospital.  Pledging can be a more convenient way to plan your donation, and we are very grateful for this incredibly generous pledge!

$1,000  Donation to MRI+ Campaign From the RCL - Branch 409 Ladies Auxiliary

Pictured:  Dilynn Moffat, Marion Dick, Dan Hill

Dan Hill was on hand to receive a $1,000 donation from Royal Canadian Legion Branch 409 Ladies Auxiliary for our MRI+ Campaign. Thank you Ladies!

Mount Forest Lions Club Donates to MRI+ Campaign 

Ab & Bonnie Hesselink Pledge $500,000 to MRI+ Campaign

From left: PDH Development Officer - Dale Franklin, Foundation President - Earl Campbell, Bonnie Hesselink, Ab Hesselink and MRI+ Campaign Co-Chair - Dan Hill.  Photo by Nicole Beswitherick

We couldn't be more grateful for this donation, and for Ab and Bonnie Hesselink's passion for local health care.  Please visit the Wellington Advertiser for the full article. 

MRI+ Campaign receives donation of $48,000 From Mount Forest Legion

Pictured:  Catch the Ace co-chair Tim Noonan, Branch 134 president Ken Thompson, foundation development officer Dale Franklin, Catch the Ace committee member Don Koehler, MRI+ Committee co-chair Dan Hill Co-Chair, Catch the Ace co-chair Jim Florence and Catch the Ace committee member Sue Doherty

The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation MRI+ Campaign has received a donation of $48,000 from the proceeds of the Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 Catch the Ace Raffle.
Foundation and MRI+ Committee officials stated they are  “thrilled to announce this generous donation.” Foundation officials note  “The MRI will be a regional service, and will serve all of rural Wellington County and beyond, and this donation will help to make our goal a reality!

RCL Branch 296 Donates Another $20,000 to MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  Legion Members with Dale Franklin, Mark Leslie and Dan Hill

The MRI+ Campaign received a donation $20,000 from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 296, Harriston - the second one of this amount. We are so grateful for the continued support! Thank you Legion members!

Listowel Baptist Church Donates to MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  Dale Franklin, Christine Johnston, Deb Loree and Bob Loree

Members of the Listowel Baptist Church donated $6,669.43, proceeds from their garage sale, to our MRI+ Campaign. We thank you for directing these funds to bring MRI technology to PDH!

Palmerston Firefighters Donate $2,000 to MRI+ Campaign

The Minto Fire Department - Palmerston Station presented MRI+ Committee Co-Chair, Dan Hill, with a cheque for $2,000 from their Firefighter Breakfast. We appreciated the food and the donation!

Moorefield Firefighter's Association Donates $5,000 to MRI+ Campaign

Dale Franklin was presented with a donation of $5,000 from the Mapleton Fire Department - Moorefield Station. We appreciate their support of this campaign!

Spades Broomball Team Donates $5,000 to MRI+ Campaign

Back row:  Warren Burnett, Dawn Schweitzer, Cassidy Burnett, Tracy Andrews, Brooke Drost, John Lenselink, Shawn McDonald
Front row: Tiff Hoelscher, Brittany Dettman, Jessica Martin, Nicole Lenselink

Spades Elite Women's Broomball team hosted the Senior Broomball Provincial Championship in March, and with the support of some great sponsors they were able to run a smooth tournament, and at the end of it had money left to reinvest in their community!  Shawn McDonald of the PDH Foundation's MRI+ Committee was on hand to thank the team and receive this generous $5000 donation!

Conestogo Agri Systems Pledges $100,000 to MRI+ Campaign

Pictured L to R: Rick Struyk, Leanna Struyk, Cory Struyk, Andy Struyk & Earl Campbell - MRI+ Campaign Committee Member

Conestogo Agri Systems has pledged $100,000 to our MRI+ Campaign! Our thanks goes to the Struyk family for this generous donation.

Clifford Rotary Club Pledges $5,000 to MRI+ Campaign

Pictured L to R: Club Members - Trish Palmer, Nick Oleksandriw, Bruce Kaufman, Randy Ruetz, MRI+ Committee Member - Shawn McDonald, Club Member - Merle Freeman, Foundation Development Officer - Dale Franklin

The Clifford Rotary Club has pledged $5000 to our MRI+ Campaign!  Thank you Rotary Club Members, your support is appreciated!

Harriston Kinsmen Pledge $30,000 to MRI+ Campaign

Pictured L to R:  Kinsmen members Zach Leslie, Jeff Mock and Curt McDonald, MRI+ Committee Sub-Chair Shawn McDonald and Dale Franklin, Foundation Development Officer 

The Harriston Kinsmen have pledged $30,000 over five years towards our MRI+ Campaign! We are so lucky to have such generous community groups supporting our hospital. Thank you, Kinsmen!

PDH Auxiliary Donates $20,000 to MRI+ Campaign

We are so thankful for our PDH Auxiliary!  MRI+ Committee Co-Chair, Mark Leslie, was presented with a cheque from Auxiliary President, Helen McFadzean, for $20,000 for our MRI+ Campaign! 

Harriston Rising Donates to the MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  Dale Franklin, PDHF Development Officer & Harriston Rising's Kathie Butcher

Thank you so much to Harriston Rising for their donation to our MRI+ Campaign! We appreciate your support!

Shown are:  MRI+ Committee Co-Chair Dan Hill & Club President Jim Dopfer

The Palmerston Lions Club has made a generous $60,000 donation to the MRI+ Campaign. The Club's commitment to our community and our Foundation makes such a positive impact. Thank you for supporting us in our goal to keep quality healthcare close to home!

Palmerston Lions Club First MRI+ Campaign Donation

Pictured:  Receiving the check on behalf of the hospital are (left to right) Dan Hill and Mark Leslie, presenting the cheque are Lions Dave Wilson, Richard Simmons, John Fotheringham and Ron Elliott

The Palmerston Lions Club presented a cheque to the Palmerston Hospital's MRI+ Committee. We are grateful to this hard working service club, who continue to make local health care a high priority!

100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington Donation

Shown are:  Judy Dirksen, Dale Franklin - PDHF Development Officer, Kay Ayres

100WWCRW made a $10,500 donation for the MRI campaign to the Palmerston District Hospital Foundation. Many thanks to every single member, these funds make a big difference in our community! 100WWCRW continues to make a significant impact in our rural Wellington communities.

Mary Lynne Forrest Golf Tournament 2023

Shown are:  Dale Franklin - PDHF Development Officer, Sheree Bell, George Forrest, Brandy Miller, Mark Leslie and Dan Hill - Co-Chairs of the MRI+ Committee.  Absent from the photo was Christa Cherrey.

The MRI+ Committee was invited out to Pike Lake to receive this incredibly generous $60,000 donation to our MRI+ Campaign, the proceeds from the Mary Lynne Forrest Memorial Golf Tournament held on July 19th.  We are so grateful to George and his family for recognizing the need to bring MRI technology to our area of the province, and helping us to kick start the fundraising for this important initiative.  Watch for a formal Campaign launch later this fall! 
Over the last 19 years, this tournament has raised over $970,000 for our two North Wellington Health Care hospital sites, along with celebrating the life and legacy of a beautiful wife, mother and friend.  We can’t thank George and his girls enough for continuing to partner with us to keep quality care close to home!

Upper Canada Two Cylinders Club Donates $3,000 to the MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club president David Craig, foundation development officer Dale Franklin, Glenn Shaw and Gord McDougall. Shaw was responsible for the set up and daily operation of the sawmill, producing lumber that was sold to buyers and thus facilitating the donation 

Thank you so much Club Members!

Mount Forest Seniors Donate $2,000 to the MRI+ Campaign

The group recently decided that instead of re-investing the GIC again, they would donate the $2,000 to the Palmerston and District Hospital MRI+  Campaign. “It was such a pleasure and a thrill to donate this money to such a great cause,” group officials state.

Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation development officer Dale Franklin, attended a recent meeting of the group to collect their donation. Thank you!

First Annual Help Fore Our Hospital Golf Tournament Raises $20,000

Golf has been very good to our MRI Campaign this month! The organizers of the "Help Fore Our Hospital" Golf Tournament dropped by a recent MRI Campaign Committee meeting to drop off a cheque for over $20,000, the proceeds of their inaugural tournament held in June. Thank you to John and Patty Mock, and Mark and Lisa Leslie, for all their hard work to organize the tournament, and for this generous donation to the MRI Campaign!

Harriston Legion donates $20,000 for MRI+ Campaign

Pictured:  From left: front, PDH Foundation development officer Dale Franklin, MRI campaign co-chairs Mark Leslie and Dan Hill, Krista Fisk; back, Adele Campbell, Hugh Clunas, Allen Colwell, Linda Sinclair, Terry Fisk, Anne South, Mary-Lou Colwell

Harriston Legion members and members of the branch’s Catch the Ace committee recently invited representatives from the Palmerston and District Hospital’s MRI Committee to join them at the branch, in order to present them with a cheque for $20,000 towards the MRI campaign. This donation was made possible from the proceeds of their popular Catch the Ace draw.  We are so grateful for our generous community service clubs!

$1,900 Donation from Optimist Club of Moorefield

The Optimist Club of Moorefield held a bottle drive on May 27th, with proceeds to two worthy causes that were important to late Optimist Member Terrance Rumph. Kidsability and the PDH Foundation were recipients of their generosity.  A cheque for $1,900 was presented to Dale Franklin of the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation for the MRI Campaign. Thank you Optimist Club of Moorefield!

Young Couple First to Pledge $5000 for MRI+ Campaign

The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation recently launched their MRI+ Campaign.  The campaign’s goal is to raise $8 million which includes purchasing the equipment, retrofitting the space, and installation of the MRI at the Palmerston and District Hospital.

Many patients in rural Wellington communities currently must travel over an hour to receive MRI diagnostics.  Having an MRI machine at PDH will improve access, allow patients to stay within the region to get an MRI, and alleviate pressures on other hospitals who have the machines.

Once the MRI is up and running, the province will pay for the day-to-day operational costs of the service, but the purchase of medical equipment, including new technology, must be paid for by our generous community.

Dale Franklin, the Foundation’s Development Officer, has come up with unique way to break down the amount needed for the project.  “When you tell people we need to raise $8 million, it sounds like a daunting goal.  When you explain that’s only 1600 people agreeing to pledge $5000 over five years, that makes the amount sound more attainable.”  

The very first couple to join the “Five Over Five Club” are Dylan Richardson and Chloe Kaye.  These two young adults, hailing from Arthur and Palmerston respectively, didn’t have to think very long before agreeing to pledge $5000 over five years to the MRI+ Campaign.  “Having an MRI machine in our area just makes sense,” said Chloe.  

When asked what prompted them to decide to make the pledge, Dylan said, “We’re both pretty competitive, so we like the fact that we’re first,” he joked.  Chloe added, “My dad is a captain of the Palmerston Fire Department.  Both him and my mom taught me the value of taking care of our community.”  

Dylan and Chloe both encouraged other young adults to consider giving to the MRI+ Campaign.  “We know $5000 sounds like a lot,” Chloe said, “but it breaks down to about $83 a month, which is about $2.75 per day.”  They both agreed that young people often have numerous priorities to save money for.  Dylan said, “We hope to own a home in about five years, so we’ve been saving up for that, and only spending money on things that are important.  This is important,” he added.

If you would like to make a pledge or a one-time a donation to the MRI+ Campaign, visit pdhfoundation.ca for more information or call the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation office at 519-343-2030 x 87701.  Pledges can be arranged via monthly, quarterly or annual donation via credit card, cash or cheque.

$1.3 million Donation Launches Palmerston and District Hospital’s MRI+ Campaign

The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation was the recipient of a generous bequest from the late Neil Faulkner.  When discussing the gift with family members, the decision was made to direct the funds to the campaign to bring MRI technology to the Palmerston and District Hospital.  Ron Faulkner states “the Palmerston and District Hospital is an important institution in our community, and we are happy to have our uncle’s bequest be used for such a good cause within our community”.

When Dale Franklin, Development Officer, learned the Faulkner Family “Rebellion” in northern Ontario was only 20 minutes from her own family get together on the Civic Holiday weekend, it couldn’t have been more serendipitous.  It was the perfect opportunity to snap a photo and thank them for directing the $1.3 million bequest from their Uncle Neil toward the MRI+ Campaign.  

“We are so pleased to be able to launch our MRI+ Campaign with such a generous donation,” said Dale.  “Our hospital will be bringing MRI technology to rural Wellington County, thanks to generous donations, and this is an amazing gift to build our campaign on”.

In December 2022 the province announced a new MRI machine would be coming to Palmerston and District Hospital. While the government will provide the operating funds to staff and operate the new MRI, it’s up to the PDH Foundation to raise the $8 million needed for the machine, retrofitting the space, installation and training.   

Current wait times for a non-emergency MRI scan are 133 days.  Foundation President Earl Campbell states that “having an MRI machine at Palmerston and District Hospital will alleviate pressure on other hospitals with MRIs, as well as reduce travel time for patients in the area”.

“With this bequest, along with Radiothon, and gifts given directly to the MRI+ Campaign, our donation total is currently just over $2 million dollars.  We’re off to a great start!” said Mark Leslie, Co-Chair of the MRI+ Campaign.  Dan Hill, also a Co-Chair of the Campaign Committee adds that “gifts such as these will ensure a successful campaign.  Our campaign to raise the $8 million needed to bring this technology to Palmerston will be happening over the next 3 – 5 years, and we encourage people to consider a gift to the Campaign”.

If you would like to make a donation to the MRI+ Campaign, you can visit pdhfoundation.ca for more information, or contact the Foundation office at 59-343-2030 x 87701 or email [email protected].  Any amount donated is valued and appreciated.  

Dale notes that “time and time again, our amazing community has supported our fundraising efforts to provide vital equipment for the Palmerston and District Hospital.  We know that with their help we will make this project a reality”.