The Chapleau General Hospital Foundation is one step closer to achieving its fundraising goal for the For the Heart, From the Heart Campaign, thanks to a $25,000 donation from Newmont Porcupine Gold Mines.

"Newmont Porcupine acknowledges that these campaigns are instrumental in providing proper care at Services de santé de Chapleau Health Services. We are happy to partner with SSCHS to ensure quality service for our employees, their families and our community," said Bryan Neeley, Manager of Sustainability and External Relations at Newmont.

The campaign, which kicked off in March 2020, is aimed at raising money for new cardiac equipment including an ECG machine, a vital signs monitor and a telemetry machine.

"Thank you Newmont for your generous donation of $25,000. The money enables us to replace outdated equipment that is no longer reliable. Your donation shows a true commitment towards the health of our community. Newmont is truly a good corporate citizen," said John Branchaud, Chapleau General Hospital Foundation Chair. Branchaud went on to say that the Foundation is responsible for raising funds for vital equipment that SSCHS medical staff relies on.

"While the provincial government funds everyday expenses at hospitals, it does not fund the specialized equipment that our health professionals need to ensure the proper treatments that the citizens of Chapleau and surrounding area expect and deserve .That is why this generous donation from Newmont goes a long way to maintaining the quality of care that SSCHS is known for."

The Foundation has reached $54,825 of the $74,000 campaign total, which it hopes to achieve by December 2020.

For more information on the For the Heart, From the Heart Campaign or how to donate, please call Lindsay Briscoe at 705-864-1520 ext. 1053, or email lbriscoe@sschs.ca.

Pictured: Bryan Neeley, Newmont Porcupine Gold Mines Manger of Sustainability and External Relations; Natasha Comte, SSCHS Director of Finance and Human Resources.