Prince County Hospital Foundation

06/03/2026

Today, we thank all who made gifts this 💚April & May💙 in memory of friends and family members who have recently passed away.

Please take comfort in knowing that a gift made in memory helps improve the lives of others every day by providing vital medical equipment for patient care at Prince County Hospital.

Making a gift in memory of someone you love is as easy as...

💚 A: Visit pchcare.com/memorial-giving
💙 B: Call us at 902-432-2547
💚 C: Give at the Foundation office in the PCH lobby (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.)

When you provide us with next-of-kin information, we gladly send a message to the family letting them know a gift has been made.

Within the image and listed below are the people our donors remembered with a gift in April and May 2026:

💚 April 💚
• Cheryl Arsenault
• Eric Arsenault
• Thomas Blackett Sr.
• Evelyn Day
• Christine Emma Easter
• Edward Gallant
• Reg Hamill
• S. Pauline Hunter
• Mary Colleen James
• Aldona Jollimore
• Ivan MacDonald
• Brenda Lynn MacKay
• Weston "Westie" MacPhee
• Joyce Moore
• Howard Murchison
• Wilda Paynter
• Wendell Herbert Profit

💙 May 💙
• Claude Allen
• Earl Arsenault
• Joan Arsenault
• Gerald "Gerry" Bernard
• Marlene Brown
• Betty Cannon
• Diane Dixon
• Mike Everett
• Elmer Gaudet
• Liliane Gaudet
• Robert Irving
• Jessie Jay
• Gary Kelly
• Thane MacEwen
• Judith MacLellan
• Margaret "Marge" McKenna
• Marilla Millar
• Ethel Lee Wallace
• Marie Pearl Walsh
• Timothy Wartman

05/29/2026

The Prince County Hospital Foundation’s 2025 Annual Meeting recording is now available online at www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAuTGGLaMog.

This presentation includes the President's report from PCH Foundation President Derek Bondt, the PCH Administration Report from PCH Administrator Rob Philpott, and the Treasurer’s Report from PCH Foundation Treasurer Georgia Ellis. It also features updates from PCH Auxiliary President Mary Frances Perry, Youth Who Care President Séamus Studer, and a message from Dr. Daniel Albrechtsons accepting the funds raised in 2025.

You can access the digital Annual Report on our website at pchcare.com or visit our office in the hospital lobby to pick up a physical copy or request audited financial statements.

Questions about the presentations? Reach out to [email protected] or 902-432-2547.

05/28/2026

Join the Knights of Columbus Council 6945 for a Charity Auction in support of the Prince County Hospital Foundation and other local organizations!

Drop by early and catch some great tunes from 9:15 a.m. to 10 a.m. before bidding starts.

Where: 240 Main St., Borden-Carleton (Royal Canadian Legion)
When: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 10 a.m.– 1 p.m.

Some items up for bid:
• Antique and modern furniture
• Island pottery and artwork
• Golf packages and hotel getaways
• Fresh local goods: lobster, beef boxes, potatoes, and baked items
• Tools, gravel loads, and unique collectibles

For any questions or more details, contact Grand Knight Dino Arsenault at 647-239-9174 or Auctioneer Dennis Lowther at 902-439-3360.

See you there!

05/26/2026

Donate today at pchcare.com

05/26/2026

Since opening in 2012, the PCH dialysis unit has been a critical lifeline for patients in our community. However, the treatment chairs inside the unit that have supported this care from day one are now worn and need to be replaced after years of use.

Each chair supports patients through dialysis treatments lasting 4 to 6 hours, three times every week. For many, this life-sustaining therapy continues for years, and patients spend hundreds of hours in these chairs each year.

To ensure patients can continue receiving the care they depend on in comfort and safety, we need your help to fund new chairs as part of our $3.2 million 2026 Vital Signs appeal.

New chairs will:
• Enhance comfort during long treatments
• Help support patients experiencing extreme fatigue
• Improve safety and allow staff to deliver the highest quality care

Dialysis is not easy, but receiving treatment close to home in a safe, comfortable environment makes all the difference! Together, we can help ensure every patient receives care with the dignity, comfort, and support they deserve.

Help us bring these vital pieces of equipment home. Donate today by clicking here: https://pchcare.com/donate/

Or call us at 902-432-2547
Or visit the PCH Foundation office in the hospital lobby!

Read more about the Vital Signs appeal: https://pchcare.com/vital-signs-2026-greatest-needs-appeal/

Photo: Dialysis team members are joined by patient Bob Steele

05/25/2026

We are thrilled to welcome two outstanding community leaders to the PCH Foundation board. We are incredibly honoured to have Dr. Carrie Lavers and JP Desrosiers to help guide our work to support healthcare at PCH. 💚

As the Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Summerside, JP brings vast leadership experience and a deep passion for community health. An active lifestyle advocate, he holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology and is a lifelong Summerside resident, where he lives with his wife and two children.

Dr. Lavers is a dedicated veterinary professional with deep roots in the Kensington area, where she lives with her husband and three children. She holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and a PhD in Veterinary Epidemiology from the Atlantic Veterinary College and balances her expertise as a veterinarian with the demands of the family dairy farm.

Dr. Lavers and JP join the board following the departure of valued board members Gordon MacFarlane and John Davison, who retired from their positions at the end of 2025. We extend our deepest gratitude for their years of dedicated service.

Please join us in thanking Gordon and John, and giving a warm welcome to Dr. Lavers and JP! 👇

05/22/2026

💚 A huge thank you to the North Rustico Lions Club for their incredible $10,000 donation to the Prince County Hospital Foundation!

This generous contribution was made possible by the community’s amazing turnout at the North Rustico Lions' recent All You Can Eat Brunch Buffet. Thanks to everyone who filled a plate to support our hospital. 🥞

🤝We're so grateful to the North Rustico Lions Club members for their unwavering support. Contributions from community-minded groups like theirs directly fund our Vital Signs Appeal. This ensures our medical teams have the critical equipment needed to care for you and your loved ones.

Inspired to make a difference? If you or your organization want to host a fundraising event for the Prince County Hospital Foundation, let's connect! ➡️ Visit pchcare.com.

05/21/2026

👢👢Don’t miss your chance to grab tickets for the 18th Annual Grass Roots & Cowboy Boots event, taking place Sept. 12, 2026, at Credit Union Place in Summerside!

🤠Get ready for an unforgettable night of spectacular entertainment, delicious food, and high-energy live and silent auctions where your bids make a real difference by directly funding life-saving medical equipment for your community.

💙We want to extend our deepest gratitude to Mr. Warren Ellis and the phenomenal crew at Summerside Chrysler Dodge for making this tradition possible. Let’s keep the momentum going and blow past previous records together!

🎟Tickets are available now for $200 each. Pick yours up at Summerside Chrysler Dodge or secure them today by calling 902-853-7160.

💚Limited tickets can also be found at the PCH Foundation office in the hospital lobby. (lottery license 17454)

05/21/2026

05/19/2026

💙💚Since 2016, our CT scanner has been a workhorse for the Prince County Hospital, but it’s now time for a well-deserved retirement.

In its first year, the CT machine saw about 5,700 patients. Last year, that number was more than double at over 13,300.

To keep up with our growing community, we need your help to raise $975,000 for a brand-new, state-of-the-art CT scanner as part of the $3.2 million 2026 Vital Signs appeal.

Here’s what that will mean for patients:
• Faster scans.
• Crystal clear images for even more accurate diagnoses.
• Personalized to your body, ensuring you get the highest quality scan.

This machine shines in difficult cases, such as detecting tiny blood vessels, subtle tumours, or imaging patients who have trouble holding still.

💚Help us bring this vital piece of equipment home. Donate today by clicking here: https://pchcare.com/donate/
💙Or call us at 902-432-2547
💚Or visit the PCH Foundation office in the hospital lobby!

Read more about the Vital Signs appeal: https://pchcare.com/vital-signs-2026-greatest-needs-appeal/