Thank you!
Those two simple words mean even more when your generosity today makes healthcare for life here better now and for an entire generation to come. Your gift today ensures Huntsville Hospital has the equipment and technology our physicians and medical staff need to provide excellent patient care in your community. If you have any questions or would like to make a donation by phone, please contact us at 705-789-4756, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm. Donations made by mail may be sent to: Huntsville Hospital Foundation, 4-100 Frank Miller Dr. Huntsville ON P1H 1H7 Please make cheques payable to Huntsville Hospital Foundation.
Ways To Give
There are as many ways to support your local hospital as there are reasons to give. Find the idea or the event that works best for you and join us in supporting healthcare for life here - every year.
Gift Ideas
There are a many ways to support your hospital. Here are just a few ideas.
Securities
A donation of Securities is a cost-effective opportunity to make a difference for Huntsville Hospital.
STEP 1 To transfer securities electronically, complete the Charitable Donations Securities form
STEP 2 Deliver to your broker
STEP 3 Notify the Foundation your transaction has been initiated. We will notify you as soon as we are in receipt.
Employer & Business Giving
Ask us about Business Cares Program that unites all local business owners in support of The Huntsville Hospital Foundation. Or ask your employer about setting up Payroll Deduction and Matching Programs that also support healthcare for life here. Talk to your co-workers today and call us for details.
Trillium Memorial Wall, Garden of Honour, Hospital Heros
Express personal gratitude, remember loved ones, celebrate new arrivals and memorialize contributions to local Hospital Heroes in a meaningful way for years to come. Visit the Huntsville Hospital Chapel to see the Trillium Wall, or the Garden of Honour nestled beside the Foundation office.
Gifts In Kind
Donate property or goods instead of cash. Your Foundation issues tax receipts for the fair market value of Gifts-In-Kind (services not eligible).
Give Monthly
You can help make a difference in healthcare all year long by being a monthly donor. It's easy! No matter how much, it adds up to a big change. Monthly gifts, by credit card or post-dated cheques. Tax receipts are issued annually. If you have any questions or want to become a Monthly Donor, please contact Natasha Nieder, Development Associate natasha.nieder@mahc.ca or 705-789-4756
In Celebration
Donating in celebration of a wedding, birthday, anniversary or festive occasion is a wonderful way to add meaning to a special day. This type of charity donation is limited only by your imagination! With in-celebration charity donations guests can make a charity donation in lieu of gifts, or the gift-giver can replace a traditional gift, such as such as wedding favour, birthday or Christmas presents, with a charity donation. With a few clicks, you can set up your own fundraiser to rally your supporters to support Huntsville Hospital.
If you need support setting up your online fundraiser, please contact natasha.nieder@mahc.ca
In Memory
Some people choose to create a memorial page as they prepare for a funeral or memorial service, while others will set up a page as a lasting tribute to honour a life. Either way, with a few simple steps, you will be able to set up your page on Just Giving and be able to share it with friends and family so they too can remember the life of someone special while fuelling change.
If you need help with your online fundraiser, please contact natasha.nieder@mahc.ca for support.
Legacy Giving
Leave a Legacy With Your Bequest Today.
Using a variety of legal tools and sound planning, you can guarantee future funding for your local hospital here in Huntsville. It means you promise your children and their children the same access to advanced healthcare that you enjoy. It means you look beyond today to inspire others with your commitment to a bright tomorrow.
Legacy Giving and a gift of assets in your estate declares you as part of Huntsville Hospital Foundation's Legacy Circle. And that means the world to us and everyone who lives and visits here. If the Huntsville Hospital Foundation is in your will, we would love to celebrate you, include you in the benefits of the Legacy Circle and recognize the impact you make to support Huntsville Hospital with a gift and recognition. Please click here to complete your Legacy Circle Letter of Intent or contact us directly to discuss. We're here for you. If you would like to learn more about legacy giving at Huntsville Hospital Foundation, please click here for our pamphlet or current newsletter or down below for more detail information.
Legacy Giving Flexibility
After providing for your loved ones, there are many ways to include a Legacy Gift to Huntsville Hospital Foundation. Discuss what works best for you with your advisors to make legacy gift. It can be a percentage of your estate, a specific amount, or what’s left over after you’ve made specific directions for your loved ones. If you’re not planning to update your Will, that's ok, you can simply include a codicil in your Will outlining your wishes. The Foundation team will provide support when and where required.
To explore the tax implications of your gift, try out our tax savings tool.
For answers to common legacy giving questions, download our legacy giving FAQs.
Legacy Giving Options
Gifts Through a Will
Bequeath a donation of property, assets and/or cash and a tax receipt will be issued to your estate for the market value of the bequest. Bequests can be specified amounts, percentages of an estate, or the residue after other commitments have been met. Read More
Gifts of Life Insurance
There are three ways to give through Life Insurance: 1. Donate an existing policy; The Foundation is made owner of the policy. 2. Purchase a new policy and transfer ownership; a tax receipt is issued annually to the donor for payments of premium. 3. Donate the proceeds of a policy; the donor retains ownership of policy and designates charity to receive some or all of the insurance proceeds. A tax receipt is issued to the estate for the proceeds paid to the charity upon the death of the donor. Proceeds are not subject to probate fees. Read More.
Gifts of Securities
A donation of securities is a cost-effective opportunity to make a difference for Huntsville Hospital. Donating publicly- traded securities eliminates the capital gains tax that becomes payable when selling securities on the market and in turn the proceeds are donated to Huntsville Hospital Foundation during your lifetime or as part of a legacy gift. Read More.
To transfer securities electronically, please complete this form, Charitable Donations Securities form and deliver to your broker and to the Foundation as well with your complete information for tax receipting. Click here for a sample Securities tax savings chart.
Gifts of Charitable Life Annuities
Transfer cash or marketable securities in exchange for a current income tax deduction and lifelong income. This donation method allows for an immediate gift to the Foundation, and the Foundation will in turn make fixed annual payments to you for life from the remaining funds. A minimum of $10,000 is required for a gift annuity.
Gifts of Charitable Remainder Trusts
Donate all or portions of your remaining trust assets to ensure that your gift is not subject to probate, estate taxes or possible challenges to your will. Entering into a trust agreement with the Foundation today provides income to you or your beneficiaries now and until the termination of the trust, and provides an immediate tax benefit. Read More.
Gifts of Real Estate
You can make a gift of real estate to the Foundation, either outright or as part of your estate, and receive a charitable tax receipt for the fair market value of the property. If the gift is a principal residence no capital gains will be triggered. The Gift of Residual Interest is another way of making a gift of property. You can donate the asset, which the Foundation will eventually receive as part of your estate, but still live in and enjoy it throughout your lifetime. Read More.
Gifts of RRSP or RRIF Accumulations
One key advantage of planned giving is that you can defer your gift. This gives you the opportunity of providing larger gifts, without impacting your existing finances or lifestyle. Naming the Foundation as the beneficiary for RRSPs (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) or RRIFs (Registered Retirement Income Funds) usually eliminates the tax on this investment. Upon death, the proceeds go to the Foundation and the Estate receives the tax credit. Read More.
Gifts of Endowment Funds
Establish an endowment fund to recognize an individual or group and create a living legacy to which your family and friends can also contribute. Donations to the endowment are invested, and the interest generated from this capital provides an ongoing source of income for the charity of your choice. Endowing funds is a popular way of memorializing or paying tribute to individuals. It also allows a donor to perpetuate their support after death to an area that was important to them.
Contact Us About Your Legacy Gift Today!
Business Cares
Sixty (60) local business owners and leaders are supporters of a program we call Business Cares. What that means is they've each committed to five years of giving $5,000 per year. That's $25,000 each over five years. For our size of community, we think that's a brilliant achievement.
Business Cares donor report | Keep on Caring | Why local business owners keep caring
Message from the Chair - Pat Dubé
In 2016, Business Cares was just a simple idea based on discussions between a few local business leaders and the Huntsville Hospital Foundation team. I'm proud to say I was part of those early discussions, primarily because the results are so inspiring. In three short years, Business Cares, thanks to the efforts of our local business community, has generated 60 five-year commitments of $25,000 each totalling $1,500,000 in support of our hospital here in Huntsville. I think that sends a powerful message:
To other business owners: you're in good company when you commit to healthcare for life, here. Over 50 of your peers belong to Business Cares.
To our hospital leaders and professionals: we have your back, and the business community of Huntsville will continue to support your efforts to ensure an outstanding, well-equipped hospital remains central to our way of life.
To the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care: the business community of Huntsville has voluntarily demonstrated deep local support for its hospital. We have walked the talk. And we'll continue to do so.To our neighbours and customers: when you support local businesses, you help us strengthen this community. Your business leaders have demonstrated the will to give - we do that knowing you support us in turn.
The ability of a community to invest in its own health and future for our neighbours, our families and everyone who visits here is evident in the support of local business leaders. I'm sure you share my profound gratitude to them all. We're great when we work together - that's Business Cares.
Business Cares Committee Chair Pat Dube
Thanks to our Current Business Cares Supporters!
Aben Graphics
Algonquin Orthodontics, Dr. Marc Yarascavitch & Dr. Katie Best
Algonquin Outfitters
All Ontario Recycling
Armstrong Dodge
Attainable Solutions
AutoSave Collision Services Inc.
BDO Huntsville
Barriston Law LLP
Bickley Ford
Campbell Bus Lines Ltd.
Capstone Vantures/Petro Canada
Cedar Grove Lodge
Coldwell Banker Thompson Real Estate
CottageVacations.com
Dairy Lane Dental/Muskoka Family Dentistry
Deerhurst Resort
Devonleigh Homes
Dino & Bessie Georgas
Edmonds Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd.
Elizabeth Rice/2081945 ON LTD
Fabricare Cleaning Center
Greystone Project Management
Harrower Properties Inc.
Hidden Valley Resort & Watersedge Custom Builders
HLD Muskoka
Huntsville Forester/Star Metroland Media
Hutcheson Sand & Gravel
Jason Armstrong's Huntsville Honda
Jason Armstrong's Hyundai of Muskoka
Kawartha Credit Union
Kimberly Clark Inc.
MBRP Ltd.
Main Street Dental
Muskoka Lumber
Muskoka Rock
Northern Disposal & Sanitation
NyDock Floating Docks
On The Docks Pub
P1 Race Parts
Peter Smith Construction
Port Sydney Investments
RBC Royal Bank
Rolston's Home Building Centre
Rotary Club of Huntsville
Seal for Life Industries
Shoppers Drug Mart Huntsville
SML Contracting Ltd.
Snug Cottage Hardware
Sunrise Centre Dental, Drs. John & Sharon Koncan
Tasso Lake Heating Solutions
TD Canada Trust
Team Burke, Lakes of Muskoka Real Estate
The Bay 88.7 FM
TULLOCH
The Hunt House Fine & Custom Jewellers
The Sargeant Co. Ltd..
Titanium Transportation Group Inc.
Withey Insurance Brokers Inc.
Name A Room
When you choose to name a patient room at Huntsville Hospital, you're sending a message to all who stay there or visit. You're telling them you care. For years to come.
Discuss room naming rights and other philanthropic ideas with your Foundation Team and we'll help you deliver a message of caring.
Let's discuss a room with your name on it
Our Cottage Cares
Does Your Cottage Care?
Help Huntsville Hospital care for your cottage family!
Every Summer, the number of visits to Huntsville Hospital's Emergency Department doubles compared to other seasons. Cottagers and tourists drive the upswing. So now we need your help to create an upswing in cottager donations to Huntsville Hospital.
Register Your Cottage for 3 Years of Caring Today!
Commit your cottage to three years of giving at a level that fits your budget. We're counting on you - and thank you for caring about Huntsville Hospital just as we will keep caring for you, your family and your guests.
Events
Events are a wonderful way to connect with friends, colleagues and our community and support Huntsville Hospital Foundation to ensure our community continues to have access to the best care possible.
There are a number of unique fundraising events to make a collective impact available for everyone to make an impact in their community.
July
July 24 - 9am- 2pm (rain date Sunday) Garden Tour, Art Show & Sale. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the Huntsville Hospital Foundation Garden of Honour, featuring a lovely display of art by local artists. Admission is by donation and partial art sale proceeds to support Huntsville Hospital.
August
August 14 -12pm - 4pm (rain date Sunday) Joker's Wild Poker Run. This is a new event hosted by Lake Vernon residents John & Tracey Di Cesare
September
September 17 - Annual Golf tournament hosted by Huntsville Down Golf Club
October
October 8 - Annual 105.5 Moose FM Huntsville Hospital Radiothon
Annual Bigwin Golf
Huntsville Signature Charity Golf Tournament Scores Again!
Huntsville Hospital Foundation Charity Golf Tournament tallies up best score yet!
On behalf of the Huntsville Hospital Board of Directors, the Golf Tournament Committee, the staff and the physicians, we would like to thank the golfers, the event sponsors, and our wonderful volunteers for their incredible support of Huntsville Hospital Foundation!
This tournament raised over $250,000 this and in the past six years we have raised close to $1 million! THANK YOU!
Check out facebook for the full 2019 Bigwin Golf photo gallery.
Due to CoVid 2020 was cancelled We are hopeful for 2021. Stay tuned.
Start your own Fundraiser
Want to rally friends, family and coworkers to support your passion? We’ve made it simple for you to host your own event to benefit Huntsville Hospital. A Third Party event is a great way to raise funds to support great healthcare. The event possibilities are endless. With a few clicks, you can set up your own fundraiser to rally your supporters to support Huntsville Hospital. Click the button below to start your online fundraiser.
We can provide the following assistance:
- Offer event planning advice/expertise
- Discuss ideas and best practices
- Provide resources including templates and documents to assist you in planning and organizing a successful event
- Issue tax receipts, if applicable (please ask your HHF about receipting before discussing with your attendees. HHF adheres to all Canadian Revenue Agency guidelines.)
- List your event on the Foundation website and share on our Facebook and Instagram platforms
- Provide approval for the use of HHF name and/or logos
- HHF can provide promotional material for your event if available and quantities to be discussed on a per-event basis
- Provide a Letter of Support to validate the authenticity for your fundraising event
- Offer representative(s) from HHF to attend your event applicable and subject to availability
- Help you create your own personal or group JustGiving fundraising page
Looking to discuss your idea to host an in-person fundraising event? Complete the contact form below and someone from the foundation will be in touch with resources and support.
Huntsville Hospital Future
Every gift to Huntsville Hospital Foundation has a future impact. Tomorrow, someone will receive better diagnosis or treatment thanks to your generosity. Next year, someone will live because they had access to the best emergency care. And ten years from now, the gift you give today will still be making better care possible.
But what about further out? What is the Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) plan for the future? Is helping that future come to life here of interest to you? Learn more and follow the story on your own by visiting mahc.ca.
Let’s discuss your hospital’s technology and future needs.
Providing healthcare that is equal to any major urban centre depends on keeping our technology up to date and attracting the best medical teams. Your generous donation makes both objectives very possible. Talk to us today about how your gift ensures the healthcare here you expect and deserve.