The Belleville General Hospital Foundation can be proud of a massively successful fundraiser that will aim to keep premature babies closer to home for care.
The Under the Big Top Gala, held September 12 at CAA Arena, has officially become the most successful fundraising event in Foundation history, generating both the highest gross and highest net revenue ever achieved through a single BGHF event at $848,913.36 and $741,090.65, respectively.
This funding will support specialized neonatal equipment and priority needs within the Perinatal and Paediatrics department at Quinte Health Belleville General Hospital.
Equipment includes neonatal warmers, cardiac monitors, respiratory support technology, isolettes and phototherapy equipment. Strengthening neonatal care locally will help reduce the need for transfers outside the region and keep more babies and families together during critical moments.
“This is a historic result for our Foundation and, more importantly, a testament to the extraordinary generosity of this community,” said Alec Bauer, Interim Executive Director of BGHF. “To generate $848,913.36 in gross revenue and $741,090.65 in net revenue through a single event is an extraordinary achievement. This record belongs to our community and represents what is possible when people come together around a shared belief that families in our region deserve exceptional care, right here at home.”
The fundraising portion of the evening began with two transformational gifts. The McDougall family presented a $100,000 donation, while an additional $100,000 anonymous gift was presented by members of the hospital’s paediatric team in attendance.
“This is about so much more than equipment,” said Stacey Daub, President and CEO of Quinte Health. “It means more babies can receive the care they need here in our community, and more families can stay close to their baby during those first critical days. The generosity we saw at the Gala will have a lasting impact on the babies and families we care for.”
For more information about the Belleville General Hospital Foundation and how you can support healthcare close to home, visit bghf.ca.
