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IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hospital foundation launches appeal for eye surgery microscope Cruickshank Construction donates $5,000 as campaign to raise $135,000 begins BROCKVILLE - The Brockville and District Hospital Foundation has launched an annual appeal with an eye toward raising $135,000 for a new surgical microscope. Each year, more than 1,300 people come to Brockville General Hospital for cataract surgery, and doctors say it’s time to replace the eye surgery microscope with a state-of-the-art version that will allow them to better visualize the eye and provide greater safety for patients. During the past 17 years, BGH surgeons have performed 20,000 cataract operations. “We need your support,” said Dr. Ardis Lindsay, who performs the operations on patients along with Dr. Sam Stevens. “This will help us provide you with the highest quality ophthalmological services.” The first donor has already stepped forward to pave the way for the appeal’s success: Cruickshank Construction founder Les Cruickshank gave $5,000, which will go toward the microscope. He says supporting the new appeal was an easy decision. “We used to give Christmas gifts to clients,” he explained. “Ten years ago, we decided instead to donate to hospitals in areas where our employees work, and we always let the clients know this in our Christmas card.” Foundation Chair Kevin Tackaberry warmly thanked Mr. Cruickshank for his generous donation. “This will help provide outstanding care to cataract patients at BGH,” he commented. Mr. Tackaberry encourages other people and businesses to also give to the campaign and says no donation is too small. “A large number of people in this area need cataract surgery, and this new microscope will make an important difference in their lives.” Foundation Executive Director Joan McLaughlin explained that the Foundation helps raise funds for important programs and equipment for Brockville General Hospital. Along with the Foundation events, the appeal is an important fundraiser. This year will have a single goal: To raise $135,000 for the ophthalmologic microscope. “We want to provide the community with the best care possible,” she said. “It’s important to realize that we need the most current technology and equipment. When your mother has cataracts, you will be pleased if BGH has the newest piece of equipment.” While the government provides base funding for the hospital, the province does not pay for equipment and some of the programs, including palliative care, music therapy and cardiovascular rehabilitation. Only through the generosity of donors can the hospital buy new equipment and provide funding for these special programs. Ms. McLaughlin said that each year, thousands of people in the Leeds-Grenville area step forward to help, and the Foundation is counting on everyone’s generosity again this year. “We don’t know when we are going to need the hospital. We don’t know when a loved one will need surgery or a procedure,” Ms. McLaughlin reflected. “But we do know that in our lifetime, it will happen. Personally, I want to know that when I walk into a hospital, my needs will be taken care of. When I was here as a patient, the care was outstanding.” To give to the Brockville and District Hospital Foundation Annual Appeal, please call 613-345-4478, email foundation@bgh-on.ca or send your gift to: Brockville and District Hospital Foundation, 75 Charles St., Brockville, ON K6V 1S8. By giving, you are making a genuine contribution to everyone’s health and well-being, now and in the future.
Les Cruickshank, centre, Founder of Cruickshank Construction, donated $5,000 to the Brockville and District Hospital Foundation for its annual appeal, which aims to raise $135,000 for a new eye surgery microscope. Foundation Chair Kevin Tackaberry, left, and Brockville General Hospital President and CEO Ray Marshall received the generous donation. Media: For more information, please contact: Christine
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