Inspirational Stories of Giving - A monthly feature from The Groves Foundation
“It’s Heritage River Retirement Residence opened their doors on March 1, 2008. This year to celebrate their 7th anniversary, owners Bob and Lynn Cameron decided recognize their original residents in a very special way. In honour of the ten original residents, Bob and Lynn Cameron made a $10,000 donation to The Groves Hospital Foundation. “I think health care is very critical as we get older”, said Bob Cameron. “Groves Hospital is the glue that holds this community together and our residents were very excited that we would donate something on their behalf.”
a Wonderful honour”
One of the Heritage River residents being recognized with this donation is Professor Christine Mather, 85 (pictured).
proudly. “I don’t know if people recognize how blessed we are to have a place like Groves so close to where we live.”
We discussed the donation in her honor and asked Christine if she could describe Heritage River in one word. “Kind” was her response. “If I am feeling ill, there is always someone who comes, even if it’s in the middle of the night.”
Christine can also be found giving her time to Tuck Shop at Heritage River. All proceed from the Tuck Shop go towards the Hospital.
Christine has been a clerical volunteer for almost 10 years at Groves Memorial Hospital. She helps patients and visitors navigate their way through the hospital. She also picks up lab samples, and ensures that files are labelled properly. “I like to think of myself as a cheerleader for Groves Hospital”, she said smiling
Art and Betty Shore (pictured) were also among the ten residents being recognized by Heritage River. “We never have to worry about yard work, making meals, and my wife is able to enjoy activities that make her happy”, he said. “I’m also happy there is a hospital close by that provides exceptional care”. In past years, the nearest hospital to Art and Betty was thirty kilometers away.
“It’s a wonderful honor to know that $1,000 is being donated in my name”, said resident Barb StewartSchieck (pictured). We asked Barb to describe Heritage River in one word. “Home” was her response. Heritage River is located in Elora and is home to 117 residents. It is a warm and welcoming space and truly a reflection of the residents and staff’s hospitable nature.
The New GROVES
Close to home. Far from Ordinary.
the groves foundation would like express their gratitude to bob and lynn cameron of heritage river
Front Row (L to R): Karsje Booy, Bill Moore, Laureen Moore, Edith Aitchison, Betty Shore, Olivia Macpherson (dog Ralph) Back Row (L to R): Heather Gergovich, Lynn Cameron, Cay Schaffter, Barb Stewart-Schieck, Christine Mather, Art Shore, Shannon Brinkman, and Bob Cameron