W.D. Potato Ltd. Helps Grow the Lundy Matching Gift Initiative with a $75,000 Contribution to Support Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation
The Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation (SMHF) is thrilled to announce a significant contribution of $75,000 from W.D. Potato Ltd. toward the Alan and Brenda Lundy Matching Gift initiative. Their generous donation helped drive the Centralized Fetal Monitoring System fundraising initiative closer to its goal.
Alan and Brenda Lundy, long-standing supporters of Stevenson Memorial Hospital (SMH), demonstrated their unwavering commitment to advancing maternal and fetal healthcare by pledging a $50,000 matching gift. Building on their philanthropic gesture, W.D. Potato donated $75,000, exemplifying their dedication to supporting vital healthcare initiatives within the community.
“We are immensely grateful to W.D. Potato Ltd. for their outstanding generosity,” said Melody McLean, Director of Development & Campaign Manager at SMHF. “Their contribution has significantly impacted the collective effort of our community in ensuring the well-being of mothers and newborns at Stevenson Memorial Hospital.”
The Centralized Fetal Monitoring System fundraising initiative implements state-of-the-art technology at SMH, enhancing maternal and fetal healthcare services. With donors like W.D. Potato Ltd. and Alan & Brenda Lundy, SMHF is poised to make significant strides in improving healthcare outcomes for expectant mothers and their babies.
“We recognize the vital role that Stevenson Memorial Hospital plays in our community, and we are proud to support initiatives that contribute to the well-being of mothers and infants,” said Walter and Linda Davidson, owners of W.D. Potato. “Our donation towards the Lundy matching gift reflects our commitment to ensuring access to high-quality healthcare for all community members.”
W.D. Potato Ltd. is a third-generation, family-owned business that has operated for over 50 years. It is a leading provider of high-quality potatoes and a proud member of the local community. W.D. Potato Ltd. believes that working together with honesty, respect, and trust can build long-lasting, mutually beneficial, and rewarding relationships within its community.
The Because of you, we can Campaign is the largest campaign in SMHF’s history. Donations received help purchase essential equipment, upgrade technology, and complete critical renovations essential to the transformation and redevelopment of Stevenson Memorial Hospital. The hospital’s redevelopment plan includes a new Emergency Department that will triple in size. With an Emergency Department built to manage 7,000 visits a year that currently manages close to 40,000 per year, along with a growing population in south Simcoe and surrounding communities, this redevelopment is needed today and for future generations.
For more information, to become involved, or to donate, please visit transformingstevenson.ca
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Kara Harris-Row
Communications Coordinator
Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation
kharrisrow@smhosp.on.ca Office: 705.435.6281 x 2351
Mobile: 705.434.8289