Georgian Bay General Hospital Foundation - GBGHF

02/04/2026

⛳ Every swing can help keep hearts beating.

This year for , Infinity Golf Lab (www.infinitygolflab.com) is supporting the heartbeat of our hospital - the Lab - by donating $5 from every simulator golf round booked from now until Feb. 20th!

Plus, Kickstart donations will be matched this week, doubling the impact thanks to our generous match donors, The Hubers!!! ✨

👉 Book a round. Give back. Make your swing count.

🔗 GBGHF.ca/KickstartYourHeart

02/04/2026

✨ When seconds matter, the GBGH Lab answers.

In critical moments like emergencies, surgeries, births, and beyond, blood transfusions save lives. And behind every unit, every test, every life-saving match is the expertise of our Lab team, working urgently behind these doors.

💙 Kickstart Your Heart returns February 1–20!
Join us in raising funds and awareness to support the heartbeat of our hospital: the GBGH Laboratory — where lifesaving answers begin.

And this week, your generosity goes even further.

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT with a gift today! 💞 Thanks to the incredible support of Conrad & Donna Huber, all donations this week are being matched dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000.

Every gift. Every match. Every second. Your gift will help make a difference for patient care close to home.

👉 Make a gift or get involved: GBGHF.ca/KickstartYourHeart

02/03/2026

Visit our friends at The PULSE Nutrition (on the hill in Penetang) and try one of their special themed drinks this month, as they raise funds and awareness for Kickstart Your Heart in support of GBGH! 💕

GIVING BACK NEVER TASTED SO GOOD!
February is here and that means we’re kicking off our Kickstart Your Heart menu at The Pulse Nutrition in support of 💗

As we do every year, you can order our fan-fave Kickstarter Hydration and Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie (aka Kickstart Your Heart 💕), with a portion of proceeds going toward supporting this incredible campaign.

✨ Be sure to take a selfie with our Kickstart Your Heart balloon for more chances to win from the foundation and to help spread the word!

Swing by and sip for a cause — we can’t wait to serve up your pink drinks 🙌🏻💖

02/03/2026

🍪 Love at first bite.

This February, Shana's Baked Goods is serving up sweet treats that give back through .

All month long, 10% of sales from their 6” & 8” Brownie Hearts, Chocolate Chip Cookie Hearts, and Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cookies will be donated to support the GBGH Laboratory — the heartbeat of our hospital.

And right now, your impact goes even further. Thanks to Conrad & Donna Huber, donations this week are matched! ✨

Treat yourself. Share the love. Double the impact!

📍 LEARN MORE: GBGHF.ca/KickstartYourHeart

02/03/2026

Sending a HEARTFELT THANK YOU to the incredible ER Team at GBGH! 💕 Another donation has been made in their honour to the Heartfelt Thanks tribute program, as a thank you for the excellent and compassionate care provided.

👉 Has a Georgian Bay General Hospital team member made a difference in your life? Consider giving back with a donation in their honour, and help support excellent health care, close to home.

Here's how: gbghf.ca/heartfeltthanks

02/02/2026

Love grows here. 🌷

Let's shine a light on Arbour's Flower Shoppe in Penetanguishene, a longtime community favourite spreading love through .

From February 2–11, 100% of proceeds from every fresh bunch of tulips (only $25, cash & carry) will be donated in support of the campaign. 💕 A simple & beautiful way to give back, whether you’re brightening someone else's day or your own.

Every tulip bouquet sold helps support the GBGH Laboratory — the heartbeat of our hospital — providing the testing and answers that guide care for patients across every department.

And right now, your impact goes even further! 💙 Thanks to Conrad & Donna Huber, all donations this week are being matched to DOUBLE THE IMPACT for care close to home!

👉 Learn more & share the love: GBGHF.ca/KickstartYourHeart

02/02/2026

Local businesses. Local care. 💕

Today, we’re proud to feature Olive Oil Co (oliveoilco.ca), a valued community partner supporting Kickstart Your Heart.

✨ From February 1-20, 5% of all 'Little Dipper' Gift Set sales will be donated! Choose from 3 styles: Classic Tuscan Vineyard, Aglio e Olio Garlic Grater, or Love-Infused Heart. *Midland location only.

Every contribution helps support the GBGH Laboratory — the heartbeat of our hospital — playing a vital role in nearly every patient’s care.

Plus, donations are being matched by Conrad & Donna Huber this week, doubling the impact for care close to home! 🙌

Support local. Show your heart. Support Kickstart.

📍 GBGHF.ca/KickstartYourHeart

02/02/2026

It takes a community to keep the heartbeat of our hospital strong. ♥️

We’re so proud to share that 17 incredible local businesses have stepped up to support Kickstart Your Heart 2026 — all in support of the heartbeat of our hospital: the GBGH Lab.

From February 1st–20th, participating businesses are turning everyday moments — a coffee run, a meal or sweet treat, a date night, a service — into meaningful impact for patient care close to home. 💕 And we're highlighting a different one each day!

Here's how you can join in the fun:
✨ Shop local at participating businesses!
✨ Snap a selfie with a red Kickstart Your Heart balloon & upload to the Bell Media website for your chance to WIN a great prize!
✨ Make a donation to Kickstart Your Heart in honour of someone special.
✨ Like and share this post to raise awareness on how critical our hospital Lab is to patient care.

To every business participating: thank you for leading with heart and showing what community care looks like. 🙌

👇 Check out the full list of participating businesses and how you can get involved: GBGHF.ca/KickstartYourHeart

Kickstart Your Heart… where love fuels lifesaving answers.

Georgian Bay General Hospital

01/30/2026

👉 Did you know that less than half of Canadians have a valid Will, and only one-third have a full estate plan?

Many people think estate planning is only for the wealthy or older adults. But the truth is, it’s important at every stage of life. A Will ensures your loved ones are cared for, your wishes are honored, and your values can live on through your community. 💙

Today, we invite you to take a moment to reflect on your legacy. Even small steps today can make a lasting difference for the families and patients at GBGH for generations to come.

✨ Learn more and explore your options: https://gbghf.ca/legacy-giving

01/30/2026

It's back!!! This year marks the 6th annual Kickstart Your Heart, and our goal is to raise $150,000 for the GBGH Laboratory — the heartbeat of our hospital! 🥰

From February 1st to 20th, you can:
✨ Double your impact every week thanks to 3 generous match donors!
✨ Support 15+ local businesses participating & take a selfie with their red balloon for your chance to win an amazing prize pack!
✨ Show your heart by supporting excellent care close to home.

Kickstart Your Heart... Where love fuels lifesaving answers. 💕

Find all the details at: GBGHF.ca/KickstartYourHeart

Georgian Bay General Hospital

01/29/2026

We’re so grateful to our friends at Test Batches Brewery for turning a cozy bowl of soup into meaningful support for GBGH! 🙌

Through their Soup for GBGH promotion this Fall, $500 was generously donated to support our We See You campaign — helping strengthen care for patients and families, right here at GBGH.

💕 This is what the Business Cares community is all about: local businesses coming together, leading with heart, and making a real impact.

Thank you, Test Batches Brewery, for your generosity and for being part of a growing network of businesses supporting excellent care, close to home. 💛

✨ Interested in getting your business involved? Learn how you can make a difference: gbghf.ca/get-involved/business-cares

01/28/2026

Our region is in crisis.

Right now in Simcoe Muskoka:
⚠️ 58% of patients seeking acute mental health care at GBGH wait more than 48 hours
⚠️ The average wait across the region is 66 hours
⚠️ 45% of patients in crisis also require medical care

And at Georgian Bay General Hospital, patients in mental health crisis are waiting in the Emergency Department because our hospital isn’t equipped or funded to provide acute mental health care.

Yet each year, 1,700 people come to GBGH seeking acute mental health care. That's nearly three people in crisis every single day. Many must be transferred far from home, and too often, those beds are full.

That means patients in need of mental health support are waiting — sometimes for days — without the right care, environment, or dignity they deserve.

💙 It’s time for change. It’s time to SEE every patient.

Join us by supporting "We See You: Inside & Out" and help build a 40,000+ sq. ft. acute mental health wing at GBGH, so patients can receive the care they need, right here, close to home.

Learn more: WeSeeYouGBGH.ca