The auxiliary announced at their annual general meeting a donation of $314,650 to Kingston Health Sciences Centre.
Kingston Health Sciences Centre are receiving a generous gift from the Kingston General Hospital Auxiliary.
The auxiliary announced at their annual general meeting on Monday that they have donated $314,650 to KHSC.
In a news release, the money will be used to purchase a Point-of-Care ultrasound machine for the pediatric program, four NICU ventilators and 15 oncology treatment chairs.
They say over the last fiscal year, the KGH Auxiliary generated funds through the operation of the Auxiliary Café, Tuck Shop, Gift Shop and Lottery Booth located at the KGH site, as well as the annual Teddy Bear Campaign and Christmas Bazaar.
They also receive donations both from the community and in memory of auxiliary members who have passed.
In addition, the KGH Auxiliary is also providing educational funding for KHSC staff through the annual Millennium Bursary Fund, as well supporting Elder Life and Critical Care programs.
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