TMHF Banner
overviewBoard of DirectorsType of GivingSpecial EventsNews

Phil Panelas: Chairman of TMHF Foundation

Phil Panelas

The TMH Foundation is very fortunate to be a member of a very generous community. This virtue has enabled our Foundation to provide financial support to QH- Trenton Memorial since its establishment in 1983. In fact, between 2000 and 2006 alone, our Foundation community has invested more than $12,830,922  in local healthcare.
                       
The objectives of the TMH Foundation is to:

  1. Actively work with individuals, organizations and the community to generate awareness of the needs of our Hospital
  2. Raise money.
  3. Foster recognition in support of all donors, past and present.
  4. Demonstrate stewardship and integrity.
  5. Inspire confidence through leadership.

The Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation generates revenue in support of the Hospital
through a variety of methods, including: personal and direct mail appeals, special events,  estate gifts, gifts of stock, through corporate payroll deduction programs, earnings on investments and many other charitable giving vehicles.

The future of our community’s health care depends on all of us who live, work and play in Quinte West and surrounding area. Commitment, excellence, dedication and vision are what we need to ensure that the delivery of health care in our community is maintained now and in the future.

While the Ontario government pays almost 80% of the Hospital’s operating budget, this funding allows for basic improvements only. The governments continue to reduce funding for Hospitals and they are required to do more with much less. Therefore, there is an increasing demand on the community to fund equipment, programs and services not funded by the government. Quinte Healthcare recognizes the need to run a cost-efficient operation and invest in new technologies while not compromising the health care of our patients. Direct community support is required for the necessary purchase of advanced technology and the revitalization of our facilities.

Quinte Health Care spends above average on equipment versus other community hospitals in the province, recognizing that up-to-date and fully-functioning medical equipment is essential in the provision of high quality care to patients, and the recruitment of physicians and staff. The QHC Board of Directors recently approved a multi-year operating and capital strategy to address its capital needs for the next three years. The funding will come from a number of sources, but they will also continue to rely on the generosity of its communities, and donors of which regularly contribute funds for equipment. These funds flow through the Foundations.

Hospital Equipment Hospital Equipment

Where your Donations go:

As a donor, you have the right to choose what your gift will support.  Donations may be restricted or unrestricted as indicated below:

External restrictions

Donations and the related investment income of these donations can only be used in accordance with the wishes of the donors, as our Foundation is obligated under Trust Laws to fulfil and honour donors requests. The following funds are Restricted:

  1. Building Fund – earmarked for capital redevelopment initiatives at QH-TM
  1. Priority Capital Equipment Fund – Each year the QHC Medical Advisory Committee identifies immediate medical equipment needs for our site
  1. Kay Stafford Fund – as requested by the late Kay Stafford, the investment income from her estate gift is to be used to fund community healthcare projects (i.e. Brighton Health Centre and Quinte West Medical Centre) and support continuing healthcare education for all staff at QH-TM.
  1. Endowment Funds – There are currently 5  Named Endowments:
    1. SO Graham Equipment Fund – supports Foundation operations
    2. Joan Wheatley Nursing Education Fund – for RN and RPN education
    3. Gordon and Pearl Woodcox Diabetic Fund – for equipment, education or services related to Diabetic healthcare
    4. Doris and Wes Rees Physician Education Fund – for the educational needs of physicians
    5. George Edward Myers Trust Fund

 

The Foundation also has an Internally Restricted fund within the Community Healthcare Fund, whereby, the investment income from this fund will support the annual operating costs of the Foundation. This ensures that every dollar donated to the Foundation will be used to support the mandate of the TMH Foundation and not the operating costs of the Foundation. Donors are not asked to support this fund.

Unrestricted Fund

Community Healthcare  Fund – donations that are not specified or restricted by the donor, will be allocated to the Unrestricted portion of the Community Healthcare Fund. This fund is allocated by the TMH Foundation to where the funds are most needed.

National, Provincial and Local Affiliations

The Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation is a member in good standing of the following associations:

  • Association of Fund Raising Professionals (AFP)
  • Association of  Health Care Philanthropy (AHP)
  • Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP)

 
QHCSite MapPrivacy PolicyDonor Bill of RightsPledge / Gift CardContact Us