2014
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Foundation Report 2014
William J. Henderson Foundation makes $1M gift to Centre for Patient-Oriented Research In December 2013, trustees from the William James Henderson Foundation announced their largest-ever gift ($1 million over four years). It was made in support of the creation of the Centre for Patient-Oriented Research at Kingston General Hospital (KGH). Once the needed $3 million is raised to build the new research centre on Connell 4 at KGH, it will be named the “W. J. Henderson Centre for Patient-Oriented Research.” The foundation carries on the legacy of the late Justice Henderson, OBE, whose goal was to contribute to the well-being of his community, explained Trustee David Pattenden in announcing the gift. “He started this contribution when he was still alive. You can’t walk around Hotel Dieu, Kingston General Hospital or any other medical-related facility in Kingston without seeing the Henderson name,” David said. The W. J. Henderson Foundation has — Please see “Henderson” page 3
INSIDE Executive Director’s message
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Providence Care Hospital project 4 Donor profile: Michele Bonutti
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Olympians making a difference
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Making dreams come true
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Relay partnership a success
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An architectural rendering of the new Providence Care Hospital from the lake.
New hospital designs unveiled It was an emotional event for many patients, donors and staff as plans for the long-awaited new Providence Care Hospital were unveiled Dec. 13th at the St. Mary’s of the Lake Hospital site. The event also signalled that all contractual steps have been completed
in the fixed-price contract for the design, build finance and maintenance of the new hospital and construction has begun. It is anticipated the project will be complete in late 2016. The community share of the construction project was raised through — Please see “New Hospital” page 4