Long-time Almonte summer residents Gene and Millie Simpson of California have broken all previous records for the largest donation ever gifted to the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation (AGHFM Foundation).
That’s Al Roberts, Executive Director.
He says the $1.2 million, received in December last year, came after some months of negotiation.
Although the Simpsons spent most of their lives in California where they met and married, Millie grew
up in Carp, and a previous bequest sees one of the patient rooms at Almonte General Hospital named in memory of Millie’s parents; her mom being a former resident at Fairview Manor.
Donor Gene Simpson observes, “It is quite evident to us after discussions with (CEO Mary Wilson) Trider, Dr. McKillop and other staff members, of the need and the benefit to those who live in Almonte and the surrounding area that this donation will bring.”
Coincidentally, the second and third largest donations have arisen in connection with the current CT Scan drive.
Foundation Board Chair Rob Scott said, “This gift is truly transformation. The Hospital and Manor have
many pressing equipment needs, and we are very fortunate that people like the Simpsons, and many
others in the community, place so much value on local health care…”
While the unprecedented donation makes a significant and lasting impact on patient and resident care and… leaves an enduring legacy to Gene and Millie (Simpson).
For more information, reach out at the AGHFM Foundation website.
https://almontehospitalfoundation.com/gifts-at-work/
By Rick Stow