Blanche River Health Receives $4.1 Million Donation Commitment from Kirkland Lake Gold
KIRKLAND LK – Blanche River Health is pleased to announce that Kirkland Lake Gold Inc. (TSX:KGI) has made a significant donation commitment in support of improved patient care. The donation of $4.1 million will fund a number of projects including the redevelopment of the Kirkland Lake site’s Emergency Department, as well as significant equipment purchases encompassing mammography, ultrasound, and point-of-care laboratory equipment.
“Our Hospital is unbelievably grateful for the ongoing commitment Kirkland Lake Gold has made with this latest and very significant donation! This targeted donation
commitment will improve and enhance equipment and facilities for the benefit of our staff, patients and communities in the Kirkland Lake / Englehart and surrounding areas for many years to come” says Sean Conroy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Blanche River Health.
The donation commitment will fund specific project and equipment costs as they are incurred over the next 2-3 years. Kirkland Lake Gold has donated a cumulative amount of almost $8.0 million to our hospital over the past 5 years, representing the largest single donor in the hospital’s history.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors of Blanche River Health, I want to extend a sincere thank-you to Kirkland Lake Gold for their generosity and investment in our local health care services” stated Chester Jobson, Board Chair of Blanche River Health.
“At Kirkland Lake Gold, supporting the communities where we live and work is one of our top priorities. We have a long history of working and contributing to the success of the Kirkland Lake region, and with the announcement of our new merger with Agnico Eagle, we intend to expand and grow our operating presence in the region. We are proud to provide Blanche River Health with this donation to enhance the health and wellness of the entire area,” said Tony Makuch, President and
CEO, Kirkland Lake Gold. “We are honoured to support all of the hospital’s frontline healthcare workers, nurses and doctors who are keeping our people
safe. We encourage everyone to do their part to protect themselves and their community and get vaccinated against COVID-19.”