Support Our Healthcare Heroes!
Dear Friend,
I am pleased to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation. My wife and I have called Saugeen Shores home for the past 24 years, raising our three children here. I’ve always believed in community, and your generosity continues to inspire me in this new role.
Your involvement is crucial in ensuring that our local and regional healthcare provides the highest level of care. Government funding covers only part of what’s needed, and your donations help upgrade life-saving equipment and improve patient care, empowering our healthcare heroes to deliver exceptional services to our community.
In Brian Longmire’s story, he shares his heartfelt connection to our hospital and its crucial role in our community. His family’s medical emergency highlights the importance of having well-equipped healthcare facilities close to home. Our healthcare heroes – doctors, nurses, and support staff – rise to the occasion during these critical moments, providing care and comfort when we need it most.
Brian Longmire’s Story
Dear Friend,
Hi, I’m Brian Longmire, or ‘Longy’ as some of you may know me from 97.9 The Bruce morning show. Growing up in Southampton, I often visited my mother while she volunteered at the Saugeen Memorial Hospital, where she would work in the gift shop and knit outfits for babies. Back then, I didn’t understand the financial workings of our healthcare system. I just knew the hospital would be there when we needed it.
Nearly five decades later, I still reside in Saugeen Shores, where I am involved in raising funds for the essential equipment that keeps our hospital running. My
wife Darlene, and most of our seven children live here, making quality healthcare close to home very important to us. As foster parents for over 20 years, we’ve also
welcomed several dozen children into our home, many of whom require initial doctor visits through the emergency room.
With such a large family, we often joke that we should have our own wing at the ER!
This past summer, one of our children suffered a serious head injury. Thanks to the quick action of the hospital
staff and the advanced technology like our CT scanner, we were able to get the diagnosis and care they needed
without leaving Southampton. We’re so grateful the community “Brought Tom to Town,” making it possible for us to stay close to home during such a scary time. Our child is now on the road to recovery, and we couldn’t be more thankful. If you have a story to share, we’d love to hear it on our Radiothon happening Thursday, December 12th!
Our child’s experience made me realize just how important it is that we continue to support our hospital and its ongoing need for up to date equipment. The X-ray machine and CT scanner were both purchased through community efforts, and it’s donors like you who ensure our doctors and nurses have the equipment they need to provide the best possible care.
I’m proud to help support the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation. Will you join me and make a donation today? Please give the gift of ensuring that, when you or someone you love needs care, the hospital has the tools to provide it.
Thank you for being a part of this community effort.
Sincerely,
Brian Longmire (Longy)
Morning Show Host, 97.9 The Bruce
P.S. My family and I rely on the Saugeen Memorial Hospital – with so many kids we should have our own wing in the ER! Please join me by making a donation today to support quality local healthcare in our community.
Our hospital requires important upgrades to provide a safe, modern, and comfortable environment for both our patients and dedicated staff. Some of our immediate needs include:
- a negative pressure room to prevent the spread of airborne contaminants and infectious particles, protecting healthcare staff and other patients
- crash carts for the ER to treat life-threatening situations, such as cardiac arrests, respiratory failures, or severe trauma
- upgrading medication refrigerators in the emergency ER and Pharmacy to preserve vital medications
- an accessible shower to enhance dignity for those with mobility challenges
Our goal is to maintain a top-notch hospital that effectively serves our community and supports our dedicated staff in delivering outstanding care.
Together, we can ensure these dedicated professionals have the resources they need to continue their vital work. Your involvement can significantly impact our community. By joining this effort, you lift up our heroes to create a stronger hospital system and a brighter future for Saugeen Shores.
During this season of giving, I ask you to join the Longmire family in supporting our local healthcare heroes.
Sincerely,
Graham Martin
Executive Director, Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation
P.S. Brian and his football team size family rely on a well equipped ER when illness or injury strike!
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