The Rotary Club of Parry Sound has donated $15,000 to support cancer care at the local hospital.
Rotarians were at the West Parry Sound Health Centre on Wednesday (Aug. 9) to present the hospital foundation with the cheque.
The funds come from the Rotary Club’s annual three pitch tournament, Strikes Against Cancer.
Kim Karges, Chair of the West Parry Sound Health Centre Foundation thanked the Rotary Club for supporting the hospital’s priority needs.
“This annual 3-pitch tournament and your famous fish fry event consistently provides an amazing donation each and every year. The contribution you shared today is deeply appreciated and will be put to very good use,” she says.
Donald Sanderson, CEO of West Parry Sound Health Centre says the importance of local cancer care cannot be overstated.
“The health centre is proud of its role as a satellite clinic for Health Science North’s cancer care program. Our Cancer Care Team works collaboratively across departments to provide compassionate and accessible care, while working to decrease the already heavy burden our patients are facing,” he says.
Sanderson says the hospital knows how much of an impact accessible care can have for their patients and community and is grateful for this community support.