Wingham & District Hospital Foundation Expands Funding Goal for Caring Together Campaign

by Bob Montgomery

At the beginning of this year, the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together campaign set a goal of $2.5 million to fund a CT scanner and the associated renovations. That figure was based on preliminary estimates, but Foundation Executive Director, Nicole Duquette, says as the project progressed it became clear that actual costs would amount to more than anticipated. For that reason, the WDH Foundation has expanded the funding goal for the project to $3.6 million. 

The hospital received multiple quotes from several different vendors and contractors and all of the quotes for the renovation work were significantly higher than the earlier estimates. Factors included inflation, the age of the building and extensive structural support required to accommodate the machinery. After careful consideration and strong negotiations, the project team was able to reduce costs with the selected vendor, but the final cost is still above the original funding target.

Duquette says the support from the community has been outstanding so far and she has every confidence the new target will be reached. “The generosity of many families and businesses have helped us reach and exceed the $2.5 million mark. Along the way I’ve heard many people speak of having to seek CT care elsewhere and how important it is to make this service available in Wingham. I’m hopeful the community will rise to the occasion of this increased fundraising goal.”

Currently, the Caring Together campaign has achieved 87% of the new $3.6 million goal. Anyone who values having the most up-to-date medical care available close to home is encouraged to make a gift and help close the final gap. To learn more about the benefits of a CT scanner and to donate visit www.wdhfoundation.ca/ct-campaign.