Foundation History

Who we are: In April 1994, the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital Foundation was incorporated by the province of Ontario and registered with Revenue Canada as a charitable organization. The Hospital Foundation is a non-profit organization, led by a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors from the Community.

Purpose: The Foundation was established as a separate legal entity, in association with the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital, to generate greatly needed funds for the Hospital. Fundraising proceeds, donations, and bequests received by the Foundation, are transferred to the Hospital for the following needs:

• replacement of medical equipment
• purchase of new medical technology
• research and development
• further education of Hospital staff and
• renovations and upgrades to the Hospital facility

Why? Carleton Place with its surrounding area is, and will continue to be, a rapidly growing community. This growth is due to an increase in the number of Hospital services required, but also the change in the type of services provided. With the expected continuation of government funding restraints, the Hospital cannot meet these new health service requirements without the help of the community.

Past Success: In 2004, the Foundation launched the Help Improve Tomorrow Today! campaign to raise $1.5 million for new hospital equipment. Due to the overwhelming support of the community, it was announced in March 2005, that a total of $1,575,472.13 had been raised for the Hosptial.

Funding Areas: The Foundation Board has established the following specifically defined “funds” for the receipt of donations:

• The James Wilkie MacFarlane and Ann Laureen MacFarlane Trust Fund: Established as a result of a bequest, this fund is separate and distinct and is maintained for the use of: purchasing/replacing medical equipment and for renovations and upgrades to the Hospital facility. The capital of this fund has to remain intact, as stated in the bequest, with only the investment income used to support the Hospital’s needs.
  
  
• The Jeanne Clifford Memorial Fund: As requested by the family of Jeanne Clifford, this fund will receive donations to be used in providing continuing education and professional development of Hospital personnel. It will also fund programs aimed at public education on health issues and to promote good health.
  
  
• General Fund: Donations to this fund will be directed to the acquisition of new medical equipment or to replace existing medical equipment and for renovations/upgrades to the Hospital facility. Due to the high cost of some equipment, such as X-ray machines, long range, major fundraising campaigns may be necessary.
  
  
• Brenda Hall Bursary Fund: This fund was established in memory of a former Carleton Place High School student who became a nurse and practiced her profession at the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital. The recipient of this bursary is someone who is entering the first year of a nursing program (or related area) and has demonstrated financial need. The recipient must be a graduating student of Carleton Place High School. Applicants must provide documentation of acceptance into a nursing (or related) program. The award is presented annually at the Carleton Place High School Commencement.