b'Over the top and in record time . . .THE HERE FOR YOU CAMPAIGN SURPASSES ITS GOAL!ThePortPerryHospitalsgive a generous $45,000.As HereforYoucampaignhaswell, local residents Rick and surpassed its $4 million goalKarinRondeauofFourteen and done so well ahead of ex- Estatesgaveastaggering pectations. Theof sup- $100,000,withKarintellingood port,mostrecentlythroughme, We all need this hospi-theholidayseason,resultedtal, and there has never been inexceedingthecampaigna better time or more impor-goal to a total raised of $4.15tant project than this. million a year ahead of target. North Durham, you need Thefundraisingcampaignlook no further, this is what went public in March 2021 withthe spirit of community is all $2.45millionalreadycom- about - so many people com-mitted.Atthetime,COVID ing together in their own way was a continued strain not onlyfor the good of their hospital on healthcare, but also on localand one another.businesses and households.InSo whats next?While I suchunsettledtimes,itwaswrite this, there is no doubt reasonabletothinkitwouldPPHF Here For You, true champions of this campaign,thatthelatestbattleinthe Dr. Mark Adams and PPHF CEO Rachel Agnoluzzi, with a take signi cant time to reachwonderful message.againstCOVIDhasght our fundraising goals.But thisdemanded the full attention is North Durham, a community that not only appreciatesof the healthcare sector once again. Bringing CT to Port and relies on its local hospital, but also understands thePerry has had to pause as our hospital and its people face importance of investing in local health care. this unprecedented challenge.Lakeridge Health shares our excitement and will be back to CT planning as soon as You were certainly here for your hospital! they can.And I am committed to keeping you informed The Here for You campaign has bene ted from thou- as the project takes shape.sands of individuals, businesses, and community groupsThe Here for You campaign was planned to ensure doing what they can.Many made donations directly tothatothermedicalequipmentatPortPerryforwhich the cause; others organized and participated in fundrais- community support was essential was not compromised ing events, while local businesses got creative with theiras we raised funds for a CT Scanner.With your support, own initiatives. Those blessed with artistic talent painted,along with our brand new incoming CT Suite, a special photographed, and cooked for the cause; two sisters grewultrasound unit used in our surgical program, a video and sold the most beautifulowers.laryngoscope for dicult airways, and a blanket warmer With the holiday season, the momentum only grew.for the CT area to help with patient comfort are just some Someofthisyear-endgenerosityincludedDanasof the other equipment your donation is helping to ensure Goldsmithings Charity Ornaments (thein the newis here for you. rst bow series) and Brocks My Port Perry Hoodies bene tThank you for being here for your hospital.each contributing $10,000.The Lions Clubs of Sunderland,Rachel Agnoluzzi, CEO, Port Perry, Greenbank and Blackstock came together toPort Perry Hospital FoundationFOCUS - FEBRUARY 202221'