MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 28, 2010
 

Canadian Tire Rotary Golf Classic Supports BGH Physician Recruitment

Brockville—Two area Rotary Clubs and the Brockville Canadian Tire recently presented Brockville and District Hospital Foundation with a cheque for $8000, designated for Brockville General Hospital Physician Recruitment. The funds were raised through the popular annual Canadian Tire Rotary Golf Classic held July 7th of this year.

On hand to present the cheque were Rotary Club of Brockville President Janet Eaton, Rotary Club of the 1000 Islands President Larry Journal, and Presenting Sponsor Canadian Tire owners Bill and Catherine DePlaedt.

“The Rotary Clubs and Canadian Tire are very pleased to participate in fundraising to support Physician Recruitment at Brockville General Hospital for this community,” says 1000 Islands Rotary President Larry Journal. “We are happy for the community support given to the golf tournament, allowing us to give to a worthy cause such as this.”

An equal donation was made by Rotary and Canadian Tire in the fall to support the Brockville and District Hospice Palliative Care Service, based at BGH.

“We consider this community support an on-going obligation,” adds Brockville Rotary President Janet Eaton. “This tournament is a long-time event for the area, and a commitment for us. It helps us support this community—and we have a lot of fun doing it.”

The Canadian Tire Rotary Golf Classic has raised $223,860 for community support since 2001.


Accepting the funds for Physician Recruitment is Ray Marshall, BGH President and CEO, from (l – r) 1000 Islands Rotary President Larry Journal, Tournament Co-Chair John LeClair, Presenting Sponsor Canadian Tire owners Catherine and Bill DePlaedt, and Brockville Rotary President Janet Eaton.


 

For more information, please contact:

Joan McLaughlin Executive Director Brockville and District Hospital Foundation 613-345-4478 mcljo@bgh-on.ca

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