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PICTON, August 27, 2021 – Armed with buckets and sponges, staff and residents from the Wellings of Picton recently spent a hot summer day volunteering at a fundraising car wash and barbecue. The first ever Wellings of Picton car wash and barbecue was a huge success, raising $1,295 for the … Read More

An udder day, an udder dollar to help Back the Build BLOOMFIELD, August 20, 2021 – There was a feeling of deja moo in the air today. A group of farmers representing the local Dairy Producers and their families presented the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation with a second … Read More

PICTON, July 23, 2021 – The next time you visit Picton Metro, you may be asked if you want to donate to a worthy cause in the community. The Metro store in Picton is about to kick off a two-week fundraising initiative to raise funds to help the Prince Edward … Read More

PICTON, July 19, 2021 – Every year, hundreds of families living across Prince Edward County and the Quinte region are impacted by a loved one’s urgent need for medical care. Illness, injury, the premature birth of a child, and the end of life is all part of the collective human experience, … Read More

WELLINGTON, July 14, 2021 – The building of a new hospital in Prince Edward County is taking another step forward with season ticket sales for a local hockey club. But it’s up to the fans to help score a winning goal. The 2021/22 season ticket sales campaign for the Wellington … Read More

PICTON, July 9, 2021 – It’s not every day that a seven-year-old cleans out their closet and decides to hold a yard sale – not to mention a fundraiser. That’s exactly what Sadie Adams of Ameliasburgh did earlier in July! Sadie gathered up her toys, books, and shoes and set … Read More

PICTON, July 9, 2021 – The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation received the final installment of promised funding from a local business. RE/MAX Quinte Ltd. in Picton committed to donating $250,000 to the PECMH Foundation, and this past December, they donated the final funds that took their goal way … Read More

PICTON, June 24, 2021 – The commitment of a local service club to the construction of Prince Edward County’s new hospital can be summed up in three words. Service Above Self. Service Above Self is not just a motto; it is a day-to-day practice of Rotarians. It speaks to supporting … Read More

PICTON, June 25, 2021 – In a word, “extraordinary!” Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) has focused much of its efforts on supporting the hospital’s medical teams in their preparedness in the fight against COVID-19. Donors have been at the centre of … Read More

Gift from John M. and Bernice Parrott Foundation propels Back the Build campaign to new heights PICTON, June 25, 2021 – The fundraising team for Prince Edward County’s new hospital continues to express gratitude to donors who remain committed to building a new home for Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital. … Read More

PICTON, June 21, 2021 –  Ben Clarke is helping Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital show off nature’s best shade of yellow. Taking part in the Hope is Growing campaign to help lift spirits during the pandemic, Clarke, a staff member on Wentworth Landscapes team was excited to participate in the … Read More

PICTON, June 18, 2021 – Starting today, all new gifts to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation to help Back the Build for a new hospital will have triple the impact. The Paul B. Helliwell Foundation has generously offered to make a 2-1 match on all gifts raised by … Read More

PICTON, June 18, 2021 – The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation celebrated a fundraising milestone at its annual general meeting (AGM) on June 18. The foundation noted that the community stepped forward to help raise over $6.6 million during its last fiscal year, ending March 31st. The virtual AGM … Read More

PICTON, June 11, 2021 – On Friday, the Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) presented two donations to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation that are already making a difference in the quality of care veterans and the community at large receive at our County hospital. These combined gifts – a … Read More