MOUNT FOREST – Oct. 21 marks the 22nd Annual Health Care Heroes Radiothon, an all-day fundraiser supporting eight area hospital foundations, including Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation (LMHF) in Mount Forest.
On Sept. 25, Peter’s No Frills in Mount Forest helped to boost LMHF’s Radiothon campaign with a donation of $5,333 – the proceeds from the store’s summer “Give a Little, Help a Lot” fundraiser.
On hand at the store to accept the donation from Peter Bacoyannis, Monica Szocinski and their staff at No Frills, was LMHF development officer Amy Van Huss.
“We’re so thankful for the continued support of the team at No Frills, and for the support of everyone who donated at the till in support of Louise Marshall Hospital,” stated Van Huss. “This year, we’ve set an ambitious goal to raise $125,000 towards the purchase of an ultrasound echo machine through our Radiothon campaign, and this donation goes a long way towards helping us to reach our goal.”
The ultrasound echo machine is an essential piece of equipment used in the diagnostic imaging department, used to detect heart failure as well as damage from a heart attack, and can be used to diagnose a whole host of cardiac conditions.
Support towards this goal may be made online at louisemarshallfoundation.ca, by phone at 519-323-2210 x.77711, or can be delivered in person to the hospital at 630 Dublin St. in Mount Forest.
On Oct. 21, donors can also phone in a pledge during the broadcast by calling toll free 1-877-227-3486 from 9am to 4pm; or to text a gift of $10, text HERO LOUISE MARSHALL to 41010 during the month of October.
Listen to the broadcast all day on AM920 and cknx.ca, or catch updates on the hour on 101.7 The One and Cool 94.5. Listeners will hear heartwarming stories of patient care and descriptions of equipment needed at each participating hospital.
Information on the CKNX Healthcare Heroes Radiothon can be found at cknx.ca.
“Be part of local health care in your community and support Louise Marshall Hospital through the 22nd Annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon,” foundation officials urge.
