Brockville General Hospital
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NEWS RELEASE

April 21, 2009 

Leon’s donates furniture to BGH

 

Leon’s has generously donated $6,000 in furniture for a new Care by Parent Room in the Maternal/Child Unit of Brockville General Hospital. On April 21, Leon’s officials visited BGH to view the room and celebrate with a cake decorated with the Leon’s logo. From left are Brockville and District Hospital Foundation Chair Kevin Tackaberry, Vice-President Clinical Services Bernadette MacDonald, franchise Co-owner Peter McKercher, Leon’s President and CEO Terry Leon, franchise Co-owners Mark and Paul McKercher, Director of Surgical and Maternal/Child Care Anne Rodger, Leon’s Store Manager Don Heron and Foundation Executive Director Joan McLaughlin. Mr. Leon said the new room at BGH is “very warm and welcoming.” Ms. MacDonald said the room is wonderful for parents who need a place to stay and help care for their new child while the baby stays in hospital.

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For more information, please contact:

Christine Endicott
Communications Officer
BROCKVILLE GENERAL
HOSPITAL
613-345-5649 Ext. 1-1504
endch@bgh-on.ca
www.bgh-on.ca

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