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the wellington advertiser:
”We’ve always given to community groups” Since 1968, The Wellington Advertiser has been a leader in their commitment to our community. Over almost fifty years, the family owned business has been informing and connecting us; providing free newspapers to every home in Wellington County; evolving into the premier news source in our community. The spring of 2014, marked the beginning of an exciting time for Centre Wellington. While the “New Groves Hospital” Campaign was in its infancy, The Wellington Advertiser decided to do something transformative. After thoughtful discussions with his family and staff, the newspaper’s publisher, Dave Adsett, presented Groves Hospital Foundation with a $100,000 donation – the first gift Groves Foundation received towards the New Groves Hospital Campaign. “We’ve always given to community groups”, said Adsett “but this time we decided to commit to a larger goal and help the Campaign Cabinet and Groves Foundation with their marketing needs”. With almost half a century of communications and marketing expertise, the generosity and leadership of The Wellington Advertiser has launched a four year partnership with Groves Hospital Foundation as the official Media Partner for the “New Groves Hospital: Close to Home. Far from Ordinary.” Campaign. The Health care landscape is changing shape every day and as a community, we have an opportunity to advance health care to new levels.
“Fergus has been home to our family since 1892. The chance for a new hospital, built here to service this portion of Wellington County is very important to me”, said Adsett. “There is a peace of mind knowing care can be accessed quickly – particularly for those of us with aging parents or young families and with a new hospital on the horizon, I wanted to make sure every effort was made to ensure it happens”. Philanthropy is about investing in the wellbeing of others and The New Groves Hospital Campaign will be the second time The Wellington Advertiser has partnered with Groves Hospital Foundation to better the health and wellness of our community. Although highly unpublicized, The Wellington Advertiser was a significant media supporter in the 2003 Redevelopment Campaign. The generosity of The Wellington Advertiser’s $100,000 gift reflects our community’s strong belief in the importance of exemplary health care close to home. It also reflects our community’s willingness to invest in such a vital service. “Being recognized is not at the forefront of our actions”, added Adsett. “But we announced at our Christmas party that our company was committing to a significant donation that may result in naming an area of the new hospital. If our staff ever has to visit the hospital, I want them to be able to see a plaque and feel a sense of pride. Their efforts with us allowed our company to give back”.
The New GROVES
Close to home. Far from Ordinary.