Alexandria, ON — A mother’s love has sparked a transformative gift for the Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital (HGMH) Foundation.
Edna Lalonde has donated $100,000 to the Foundation’s CT scanner campaign, ensuring that patients across Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry and surrounding areas receive timely, life-saving diagnoses close to home.
Edna’s gift comes from a deeply personal place:
“My son Claude and my husband Guy have been patients at HGMH. Before they passed away, they received care at this hospital. I made a promise that this hospital will remember them. This donation is my way of thanking everyone who took care of them and honouring my son’s and my husband’s memory. Their legacy lives on because of this donation, because many people will receive timely diagnosis from the CT scanner at HGMH.”
Her generosity is a testament to the power of love and remembrance: turning personal loss into hope, improved health, and life-saving care for patients who rely on HGMH every day.
Mark Adam, Chair of the HGMH Foundation, emphasizes the broader impact of gifts like Edna’s:
“Edna’s donation is a beautiful way to honour her loved ones while supporting the health of our entire community. May this inspire others to consider legacy gifts to the HGMH Foundation, ensuring that families continue to receive exceptional care for generations to come.”
This $100,000 donation brings HGMH Foundation closer to its goal of funding a state-of-the-art CT scanner that will provide faster and more accurate diagnoses for thousands of patients each year. Beyond the technology, it’s a story of compassion, remembrance, and the enduring power of a mother’s love.
Support the CT Scanner Campaign
HGMH Foundation invites the community to join this effort to enhance healthcare locally. Every donation brings patients closer to timely diagnosis and better outcomes. For more information on contributing or leaving a legacy gift, contact Kim Jarencio, Fundraising Coordinator at HGMH Foundation via email at info@hgmhfoundation.org or phone at (613) 525-2222 ext 4138.
About HGMH Foundation
HGMH Foundation is committed to raise funds and foster community partnerships that empower Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital to deliver outstanding care, drive innovation, and ensure access to sustainable healthcare for future generations. By funding advanced medical equipment, programs, and patient services, the Foundation ensures local residents have access to timely, high-quality care close to home.
Pictured in connection with the HGMH Foundation’s major legacy donation supporting the CT Scanner Campaign are, from left to right: Nicole Maisonneuve, holding a photograph of Claude Lalonde, whose memory is being honoured through the gift; Mario St. Pierre; Mark Adam, Chair of the HGMH Foundation Board; Edna Lalonde, whose $100,000 legacy donation is strengthening access to life-saving diagnostic care at Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital; George E. Nadeau; Lise Michaud; Kim Jarencio, Fundraising Coordinator, HGMH Foundation; and Alain Poirier, Board Member, HGMH Foundation.
