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From left: Briar Boyce, PECMH Foundation Senior Developement Officer, Nancy Parks, Chairperson Back the Build Campaign Cabinet, Rotary Club of Picton President JJ Johnston, Rotarian Rick Jones, Shannon Coull, executive director PECMH Foundation. Photo: PECMHF/Submitted

Rotary Club of Picton continues to help improve healthcare in PEC

By Brock Ormond Nov 24, 2025 | 4:09 PM
The Rotary Club of Picton has once again demonstrated its long-standing dedication to strengthening local healthcare by presenting a $5,000 donation to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation in support of the Back the Build campaign.
The contribution represents funds raised through several Rotary-led community initiatives, including their annual Rotary Golf Tournament, the Waterfalls Tour, Rotary Cash Calendars and the Lilac Ride.
These events continue to play a significant role in ensuring the Foundation meets the $30 Million Back the Build campaign goal for the new PECMH.
For more than 23 years, the Rotary Club of Picton has been a steadfast partner in improving healthcare in PEC—contributing close to $225,000 to date. This includes a generous $100,000 pledge toward Back the Build campaign that was fulfilled in 2023.
These funds help to ensure the new hospital is equipped with the modern tools and technology needed to serve patients today and for generations to come.
“The Rotary Club of Picton has a deep and enduring commitment to community service, and supporting our hospital is a natural extension of that mission,” said J.J. Johnston, Rotary Club of Picton President.
“We are proud to continue contributing to a project that will have a lasting impact on everyone in Prince Edward County.”
“We are grateful for Rotary’s leadership, generosity, and community spirit,” said Shannon Coull, Executive Director, PECMH Foundation. “Their ongoing support of this campaign helps ensure our new hospital will provide the high-quality care our community deserves. Rotary truly embodies what it means to give back to the County.”
The PECMH Foundation extends its sincere thanks to the Rotary Club of Picton for their support of local healthcare and their thoughtful contribution toward building and equipping the new hospital.