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GAME CHANGERS 2025 Community Impact Report

A game changing year for care close to home.

By the numbers $6,454,623

RAISED

9,458

DONORS

INCLUDING INVESTMENT REVENUE

VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTING APPROX. 475 HOURS

$2,194,820 TRANSFERRED TO QUINTE HEALTH

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HOSPITAL HEROES

THIRD PARTY EVENTS

1 year of game-changing support for local healthcare

A Message of Gratitude As we reflect on 2025, we do so with deep gratitude for

demands on BGH. But we face all this with confidence,

the people who made it possible.

knowing we are surrounded by a community that continues to

Together, our community raised more than $6.4 million —

rise to meet those challenges.

the most successful fundraising year in our history. It’s an

Thank you for standing with us, and for helping ensure

achievement worth celebrating, but what matters most is

exceptional care remains close to home.

what those dollars made possible.

Sincerely,

Because of you, we invested $2,194,820 in urgent equipment and priority projects at Quinte Health, Belleville General Hospital. These investments strengthened critical areas of care including Nuclear Medicine, the Intensive Care Unit, cancer care, and other essential needs. But every dollar represents something far more meaningful than a number. It means a patient receiving life-changing care, a family staying close to loved ones, and healthcare teams equipped to deliver the best possible care. To you - our donors, community champions, volunteers, and partners, THANK YOU for your generosity and commitment. Every gift — from monthly to leadership donations, participation in community events, or our Car4Cancer lottery, helped moved the dial on better care. As we look ahead and healthcare continues to evolve, we know there will be new challenges and increasing

Wayne Sheppard

Alec Bauer

BOARD CHAIR

INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Impact by the Numbers TOTAL REVENUE 2025:

$6,454,623.78

Leadership Gifts

$1,334,979.82

Legacy Gifts

$493,608.46

Community Giving

$1,251,287.60 Signature & Community Events

$1,971,612.22

Disbursements to Quinte Health in 2025 $2,194,820 TRANSFERRED TO QUINTE HEALTH

$37,237

FOR CANCER DRUG FUNDING

$898,533

$250,000

$1,009,050

FOR NUCLEAR MEDICINE

STAFF SUPPORTED THROUGH NURSING EDUCATION AWARDS

TO SUPPORT THE ICU

FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

supporting Quinte health Belleville General Hospital

Belleville General Hospital is the largest of four hospitals within Quinte Health. Quinte Health's catchment area is 7,000 kilometers and includes a diverse community that rely on our regional services. Thank you for making care better. Your support makes a huge impact to the

1,284

Babies born

14,356

Day surgeries

quality of care offered to all patients at Belleville General Hospital.

Regional Services at BGH Obstetrics Intensive Care Unit Surgery Internal Medicine Oncology Clinic Mental Health Rehabilitation Stroke Clinic Fracture Clinic Children's Treatment Centre Advanced Diagnostics

10,272

Hospital stays

1,720 Inpatient surgeries

38,001 Emergency Visits

The Faces Behind the Mission From golf tournaments and hockey games, to community group gifts, lotteries and memorial walks, donations come in all shapes and sizes. But each shares a common thread of being powered by incredible community members who are committed to making local healthcare stronger. To every organizer, sponsor, volunteer, participant, and donor, thank you!

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Pictured Left to Right: 1. Gaetane Harvey Memorial Walk; 2. Olivia Taylor Memorial Toy Drive; 3. Car4Cancer 2025 Grand Prize winner Kelly Gerow; 4. Chad and Alyssa McDowell, Golf Tournament Sponsors; 5. Belleville Senators; 6. Canadian Legion, Stirling branch; 7. Korbin Papst half Mustache challenge; 8. Ruck for a Cure; 9. Shoppers Drug Mart Tree of Life; 10. Hospital Heroes nominees, Sills 3 staff; 11. Game On Gala; 12. Stirling Blues Hockey; 13. Battlefield Equipment Rentals.

Our Community.

Every dollar raised started with someone in our community choosing to make a difference.

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Focus on Mammography Transforming Breast Cancer in Belleville Breast cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer in our community and with Ontario lowering the breast screening age to 40, more women than ever are eligible for mammograms. Our fundraising goal for the 2025 Game On Gala was the purchase of a new 3D Tomosynthesis Mammography System for Belleville General Hospital — an urgent, critical upgrade to equipment that is outdated and end of life. This new system costs $800K and will transform the way breast cancer is

Cheryl's Story: A second chance at the age of 70. Last year, Cheryl celebrated her 70th birthday with a renewed sense of joy, gratitude, and purpose. But just a few years ago, she wasn’t sure she would reach this milestone at all. In October of 2017, Cheryl reluctantly went for a routine mammogram. It had been more than ten years since her last screening, and like many women, she remembered the experience as uncomfortable and something she could easily put off. But when she arrived at Belleville General Hospital for the test, that decision changed the course of her life. The very next day, she received a call: her images needed a closer look. Further testing revealed a growth — and on her birthday, Cheryl learned that cancer might be part of her story. In the weeks that followed, the Dr. Douglas A. MacIntosh Oncology Clinic and BGH’s diagnostic teams became the center of her world. Advanced imaging, surgical care, radiation treatment at KGH, and five and a half years of follow-up support guided her through every step. Because of the skill of her care team — and because the right diagnostic equipment was available here, close to home — Cheryl is here today. She has been officially released from oncology care and is living with a profound sense of a second chance.

diagnosed in our community. The new system will be installed later in 2026, to ensure that Belleville is ready — with the best technology, right here at home.

Why it Matters Our Direct Mail marketing program is one of the largest programs at the Belleville General Hospital Foundation. One-time and annual giving direct mail appeals give our donors, patients and prospects an opportunity to learn about specific areas and departments within the Quinte Health Belleville General Hospital and the people they help. Donor gifts go directly to our Hospital's highest priority needs whether it's replacing old equipment or purchasing new, state-of-the-art equipment that support the best possible care. Our 2025 Christmas Angel Campaign featured the story of John Smale, professional commercial interior designer, business owner, artist and content creator from the Quinte region. He had gone under for a routine colonoscopy and when he woke up, he heard the words: “You have cancer.” That was the start of a year that changed everything for him and his wife Patti. There was surgery and months of chemotherapy. Throughout, John was treated with care and compassion by the professionals at Belleville General Hospital and the Dr. Douglas A. MacIntosh Cancer Clinic. Give th e gif

John agreed to be featured in our Christmas appeal when he realized that giving back is its own kind of healing — a way of carrying others, the way he had been carried.

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Donor Stories Kristin’s Camino What began as a deeply personal journey became a powerful act of community generosity. Inspired by her own cancer journey, Kristin Crowe, along with friends Doug Peterson and Judi Rufo, set out to walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain to raise funds for critical cancer diagnostic equipment at Belleville General Hospital. Their original goal of $101,000 quickly gained momentum as the community rallied behind them. By the time Kristin completed the Camino, the campaign had surpassed its goal, raising more than $123,000 in support of a new tissue processor for the regional laboratory at Belleville General Hospital. This essential equipment helps pathologists prepare and analyze biopsy samples more efficiently and accurately, supporting faster and more reliable answers for patients across our region. Kristin’s Camino is a powerful example of how one personal journey can inspire collective action and meaningful impact for local healthcare.

Lorne Holditch & Deadnersville The Deadnersville Halloween Haunt began as a heartfelt tribute by Lorne Holditch in memory of his wife, Sheila, and has grown into one of our community’s most meaningful traditions of giving. What started as a seasonal Halloween display has evolved into a large-scale community event that brings thousands together in support of local healthcare. 2025’s Deadnersville welcomed a record-breaking 23,000+ visitors and raised $25,000 in support of priority medical equipment at Belleville General Hospital. With this most recent contribution, Lorne’s efforts have now raised more than $106,900 since 2018 in support of local healthcare. Deadnersville has grown into a community tradition that honours memory and delivers meaningful support for local healthcare year after year.

Dennis and Sheila McCullough When longtime BGHF supporters Dennis and Sheila McCullough of Canadian Tire Belleville, learned about the need for a new 3D mammography system, they took the bold first step of making a $100K gift to support the project. Dennis commented, “Sheila and I are fortunate to live in a community that looks after one another. We’re proud to help get this initiative underway and look forward to seeing our community come together to complete it.” This machine will serve thousands of women every year. Bringing it to life takes many hands. We look forward to completing this project in 2026!

A Legacy That Will Care for Generations When Jean Bannerman created a Nursing Education fund in honour of her mother, Harriet, she wanted to celebrate a woman whose life was dedicated to nursing and caring for others. Years later, Jean and her partner, Murial (Murphy) Colquhoun, ensured that legacy would continue and expand by leaving more than $250,000 to the fund through their estates. Their remarkable gifts are a powerful example of how Estate gifts to BGHF can be incredibly personal, lasting investments in the future of local healthcare. Jean and Murphy’s support will ensure ongoing professional development opportunities for Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses who call Quinte Health Belleville General Hospital their home.

Through their generosity, Harriet's passion for nursing lives on. And now, so too do the legacies of Jean and Murial.

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