Get ready to walk or run for Georgetown Hospital Lace up your shoes! The annual Walk or Run for Georgetown Hospital is set for Sunday, September 26th. The fun atmosphere, free T-shirts and goodie bags stuffed with gifts from local businesses help make this our largest attended annual fundraiser. Best of all, anybody can get involved — from serious runners to families looking for a leisurely stroll. “It warms your heart when you see everyone,” says Betty D’Oliveira, chair of the event committee. Not even COVID-19 could put a damper on it. Last year proved to be the most successful Walk or Run yet, raising over $70,000 for the most urgent equipment needs at the hospital, including new inpatient beds. This year, we'll be using the same pandemic-friendly model, with a variety of routes for walkers, runners and folks in wheelchairs. To avoid large groups, there will be several route options available to participants around the area. We will still have photo Since opening Georgetown Toyota 25 years ago, Kevin Wood has only positive things to say about his hometown. “This community has been very, very good to our family,’ he says. So, he's made a big point of returning the favour. Each year, his dealership raises hundreds of dollars for Georgetown Hospital through their winter tire sale campaign. They also celebrated their 10th anniversary in 2006 by raffling off a brand- Community Centre. a rs or EMERGENCY Close to 30,000 patients eeyit E ncy Department. Over 3,000 of those patients arrived by ambulance. new car to raise funds for the hospital. This year, to mark a quarter century, they did it again. “It’s going to a good cause,” says Kevin. “The hospital is an important foundation in our community. To help create buzz, the dealership wrapped two of their cars in promotional decals — turning heads at places like McDonald’s, Canadian Tire and the Gellert Those efforts paid off. People snapped OBSTETRICS Georgetown Hospital welcomed 289 babies last year! ops, fun activities and lots of volunteers to cheer you on. And you won't want to miss our Finish Line Festival. Sign up for this years event at www.ghfwalkrun.ca. up the tickets, raising over $50,000 for the Georgetown Hospital Foundation, while the top winner, Claire, walked away with a brand-new car. The Georg Hospital Found extends a heartfelt thanks to Kevin and the Georgetown Toyota team for their amazing generosity! if SURGERIES Close to 3,000 surge were performed. Woz ‘zz Ainr ‘Aepsinyy | Sime UOsEH - dll UL | 2)