Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) Foundation launched its annual Hope for Healthcare holiday campaign on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
This year’s campaign is focusing on the purchase of patient equipment and technology for the BCHS SC Johnson Departments of Medical Imaging and Cardiac Diagnostics.
To assist in this effort, the Foundation is proud to announce that Mott Manufacturing has stepped forward to be the matching donor for the 2024 Hope for Healthcare holiday campaign.
“Mott Manufacturing is proud to give back to the communities we serve and support this year’s holiday appeal by matching donations dollar for dollar up to $100,000,” said Ed Seegmiller, CEO of Mott Manufacturing. “Our company believes in the importance of a strong local healthcare system for our community – one that is available when our employees and families need it most.”
“We are incredibly grateful to Mott Manufacturing for partnering with the BCHS Foundation as our 2024 matching donor”, said Kari Wilson, Executive Director of the BCHS Foundation. “Every donation makes a real difference, and we hope that this matching contribution will inspire our community to give a gift that is meaningful to them and invest in their healthcare system this holiday season.”
Diagnostic Imaging at the BCHS plays a vital role in a patient’s healthcare journey, from screening, diagnosing, monitoring, and treating various medical conditions. Over 200,000 diagnostic imaging procedures were performed during the 2023-2024 fiscal year. This year’s campaign is focused on raising the funds needed to replace medical technology in Diagnostic Imaging including digital mammography, ultrasound technology (at both the Brantford General Hospital and the Willett, Paris), a gamma camera, and MRI. The BCHS Foundation needs to raise over $6 million from the community over the next few years to benefit this area of care, as the provincial government does not fund the acquisition or upgrade of technology.
“Some of the most critical pieces of equipment used at BCHS involve diagnostic imaging,” said Wilson. “Continuously, our clinical staff turn to this equipment to diagnose various ailments, and the need is there for upgrades that will help provide improved patient care. But this cannot be done without the generosity of our community.”
