NEWS

April 16 , 2008

Birthday Celebration Helps CT Scanner Campaign

Kathleen Gilbert recently celebrated her 80th birthday, and held a party for her friends and family. As a strong community supporter, she wished for donations to be made to the CT scanner campaign instead of receiving birthday presents.

“I just felt that when I turned 80, I didn't want cards or gifts, I wanted money to go to our hospital instead. I've got enough knick-knacks already!” said Kathleen. She went on to say, “When you can help other people, isn't that important?”

Many people view their birthday as a time to enjoy cards and gifts from friends and loved ones. Birthdays are a time to receive ‘special attention'. Remarkably, Kathleen isn't the only person to make such a selfless donation. Several people in our region take it upon themselves to show care and concern for others on their special day by making a donation in honour of their birthday to support health care. 

Kathleen's 80th birthday celebration resulted in a total of $790, which she donated to Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation (SMGH), for the CT scanner campaign. 

“Many thanks to Kathleen, and all those who contributed to donating in honour of Kay's birthday,” said Susan McLean, SMGH Foundation CEO.

“Donations like Kay's are helping us to approach our campaign goal.”

Both Four Counties Health Services Foundation and SMGH Foundation are incredibly close to reaching the goal of raising $2.5 million for the new CT scanner which has since performed approx. 3700 scans.