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Foundation Report 2015
You’re reducing wait times
$6M raised for second MRI for complex scans Thank you to the 500 people who joined together to answer our call for a second Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine for Kingston General Hospital (KGH). Half of the funds needed for the $6-million project were secured when Brit Smith stepped forward with a $3-million gift shared between Homestead Land Holdings and the Britton Smith Foundation. Mr. Smith was moved when he learned that up to 1,000 people are waiting for an MRI at KGH at any given time. The current machine is the only one in southeastern Ontario where complex scans can be carried out. He was also pleased to learn about the incredible support that UHKF has received from close to 500 donors. “Hopefully this will help us see it operating sooner,” he said while making his pledge. “We have an exceptional quality of life in this community and having timely access to specialized care is a big part of that,” says Susan Creasy, — See MRI on page 4
inside Executive Director’s message
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Celebrating our donors
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Paying it forward
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Getting inspired by you
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Saying cheers to surgical care
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Britton Smith, Owner, and Francine Moore, President, of Homestead Land Holdings Ltd. are committed to ensuring our community has access to the diagnostic healthcare services it needs. Mr. Smith’s Foundation and Homestead have pledged $3-million to ensure the second MRI is available for the people who live in our region. Homestead is one of Canada’s largest and most respected landlords and was founded on principles of a standard of care in which Mr. Smith and his staff would expect for their own families. That standard of care translates into giving back.