WEEYBURN - The Weyburn and District Hospital Foundation announced the receipt of two donations to go towards the new Weyburn General Hospital.
The John Deere Foundation of Canada contributed $40,000, which has been matched by South Country Equipment.
“The John Deere Foundation of Canada helps bring to life John Deere’s higher purpose: we run so life can leap forward, by investing deeply in the people we serve and the communities where they live and work. Supporting the development of the new Weyburn General Hospital is just one way we work with charitable organizations to bring that higher purpose to life,” said Karen DeBreau, communications and corporate social responsibility lead at John Deere Canada.
Drew Watson, CEO of South Country, said, “Our company has a long history with Deere, going back for generations. Personally, it is the Weyburn community that gave my family the opportunity to become a dealer in the first place. Doing this in partnership with Deere is a satisfying way to say ‘Thanks’ to Weyburn and surrounding areas, who continue to support our team as well as the brand we represent.”
“We are incredibly grateful for the support of both organizations,” said Jeff Hayward, board chair of the Weyburn and District Hospital Foundation. “Each donation brings us one step closer to reaching our fundraising goal, and will make a huge impact on improving health care for Weyburn and the surrounding area.”
The donation is part of the Foundation’s ongoing fundraising efforts to cover the community’s portion of construction and equipment costs for the new Weyburn General Hospital.
