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Author of the article: The Sun Times
Publishing date: Jan 27, 2021 • January 27, 2021 • 2 minute read •
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The Owen Sound Regional Hospital Foundation’s Guardian Angel Campaign has raised over $460,000 for a specialized surgical table at the city hospital.
The annual campaign had a goal of raising $400,000 for a new advanced surgical table with x-ray capabilities, and the goal was surpassed by $60,000, it said in a news release from the foundation.
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The table will benefit thousands of patients each year, the release said.
“With successful fundraising campaigns such as this one, we may be able to purchase and install the equipment this year, quickly enhancing regional surgical services in our community,” said Cara Singh, director of surgery and women and child care at the Owen Sound hospital.
Author of the article: Greg Cowan
Publishing date: Dec 17, 2020 • December 17, 2020 • 3 minute read • Grey-Bruce community members and business owners have come together to raise money and purchase in-kind items for the Owen Sound hospital s psychiatric unit, and they re hopting others will follow suit. Shelby Grahlman/Owen Sound Hospital Foundation From left to right: Sydney Petersen, Reanna Alexander, Kolby and Nash Lesperance (sons of Jessica Hastings-Lesperance) Jessica Hastings-Lesperance (owner of Cedar Wellness Studio) Arkelle Lesperance (daughter of Hastings-Lesperance), Shannyn Osborne (family support worker), Grijo John (mental health coordinator).
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Jessica Hastings-Lesperance knew she wanted to help raise money and awareness for mental health initiatives, but didn’t know where to start.