Why Give?

Grand River Hospital Foundation is dedicated to our great community and working in partnership with people from all walks of life to make every health care experience exceptional. With the continued dedication of our donors, supporters and the community at large, Grand River Hospital Foundation helps our community stay healthy and provides access to quality health care right here in the places where we work and live. We're investing in a world class health care system. The kind that transforms health care delivery, provides an exceptional experience for all, and works collaboratively to improve the health of our community—the kind where care. never. stops.

When you give to Grand River Hospital Foundation, you can:

  1. Make a difference in someone's life today with your care and compassion for their health care journey.

  2. Support the causes you care about most with our eight distinct Areas of Care.

  3. Receive personal service from our specialists in philanthropy.

  4. Expect transparency and openness, while also experiencing a high level of privacy for personal data.

  5. Give your time as a volunteer in our clinical and community volunteer programs.

  6. Engage with unique experiences at our hospital and community events.

  7. Give in a way that works best for you, with many different options available and the ability to seek support from our team when needed.

  8. Celebrate your commitment to make a future gift through a bequest, life insurance, annuity, or trust arrangement as a part of our Care Forward community.

  9. Support the health of our community as a whole, both within and beyond the walls of Grand River Hospital.

  10. Be a part of collaborating with others, like St. Mary’s General Hospital and the KW4 Ontario Health Team, to build a world class health system right here for all of us in Waterloo Region.

Want to learn more?  Contact any of our staff below:

Paul McIntyre Royston (PMR), President & CEO at 519-504-4535 or pmr@grhf.ca

Janet Turner, VP Philanthropy at 647-402-7293 or janet@grhf.ca

Deborah Barton, Director of Philanthropy & Planned Giving at 226-753-0846 or deborah@grhf.ca

Trevor Eaton, Corporate Partnerships Director at trevor@grhf.ca

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