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Lafarge Canada Inc. (Eastern Canada) recently announced a donation for $50,000 to the Manitoulin Health Centre in support of their capital fundraising campaign. Lafarge was joined today by leaders from the Manitoulin Health Centre and fundraising special event chairman Jeff Wallace of Fisher Wavy to celebrate the conclusion of a highly successful three-year fundraising campaign. Lafarge’s contribution will go towards the purchase of the diagnostic imaging equipment.

Bob Cartmel, President and CEO of Lafarge Eastern Canada said, “Lafarge is committed to building better cities and communities. Being an active partner where we live, work and raise our families is an important part of our values. We are thrilled to be joining the Manitoulin Health Centre’s celebrations today and make a difference in the health services that the community will receive, including many Lafarge employees and their families living in the region.”

The Manitoulin Health Centre’s fundraising campaign has received a positive response from residents and businesses in the region over the past three years. Individuals, municipalities, First Nations communities, the hospital’s two auxiliaries, organization, small business, large corporations and more have all responded to the call and helped raise more than $1 million.

“Manitoulin Health Centre gratefully acknowledges this significant contribution from Lafarge Eastern Canada. Lafarge is an important partner in our Northern Ontario community and we are delighted to have their support for our cause,” noted Derek Graham, President and CEO of Manitoulin Health Centre. “Thanks to the incredible generosity of contributors like Lafarge, we will be able to purchase new X-Ray and ultrasound units, plus additional equipment for our radiology team such as enhanced software, a new bone densitometry unit and more.”