Britespan Building Systems Inc. makes $500,000 pledge to AMGH Foundation for MRI machine

Britespan Building Systems Inc from Wingham has made a five-year pledge of a total of $500,000 towards the Magnetic Moments capital campaign to bring an MRI machine to AMGH and Huron County. (L-R): Kimberley Payne, AMGH Foundation, Ben Hogervorst, Rob Stute, Laura Herman, AMGH Foundation, and Dan Hayden.

Wingham-based Britespan Building Systems Inc has pledged a donation of $500,000 over five years to the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital’s (AMGH) Magnetic Moments capital campaign.

Dedicated to supporting regional health care, this five-year pledge helps bring the AMGH Foundation closed to its $6.5 million campaign goal to purchase an MRI machine for the local hospital.

According to Ben Hogervorst, Britespan Building Inc co-owner, he and his business partner Rob Stute have always believed in the importance of supporting the local community and AMGH as a leading regional facility in Huron County.

“We feel strongly that the addition of an MRI in Huron County will help ensure the facility remains vibrant and attractive in recruiting doctors while providing Huron County with outstanding care close to home,” said Hogervorst.

Currently, neither Huron nor Bruce counties have an MRI machine, with the closest located in Stratford, London and now Palmerston.

For locals in need of a life-changing scan, this means significant travel time and financial strain, in addition to lengthy wait times.

With Britespan’s gift the total raised to date is $1,800,748 including a five-year $250,000 pledge from COAST Goderich.

Pledges to the Magnetic Moments campaign may be fulfilled over a period of up to five years, allowing donors to plan longer-term and commit larger gifts through multi-year giving.

“Magnetic Moments is the largest capital campaign in the hospital’s history, and it will take all of us pitching in with gifts of all sizes to bring an MRI to Huron County,” explained Dr. Tiffany Kittmer, Magnetic Moments campaign chair.

“It is incredibly inspiring to see community champions like Britespan Building Systems Inc leading the way with such generosity.”

Donors keen to discuss pledges or one-time gifts are encouraged to contact the AMGH at amgh.foundation@amgh.ca or by calling the office at 519-524-8508.