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Innisfil Community Foundation supports hospital foundation with $10,000 cheque

August 6, 2026   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

The Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation has announced it has received a $10,000 grant from the Innisfil Community Foundation in support of new Automated External Defibrillators at Stevenson Memorial Hospital (SMH).

The funding will help replace aging defibrillators used throughout the hospital, including the Emergency Department, Surgical Services, and crash carts, as well as during patient transfers to larger centres for specialized care.

AEDs are critical life-saving devices that analyze a patient’s heart rhythm and deliver an electrical shock when needed to restore a normal heartbeat during sudden cardiac arrest.

“Support from community partners like the Innisfil Community Foundation ensures our healthcare teams have access to the equipment they need to respond quickly in life-threatening emergencies,” said SMH Foundation President Dr. Ted Vandevis, who also serves as the organization’s CEO. 

“This investment will help enhance patient care today while supporting the future of healthcare in our growing communities.”

The Innisfil Community Foundation is dedicated to strengthening the common good by investing in organizations that improve quality of life and create lasting community impact. Its support of Stevenson Memorial Hospital reflects a shared commitment to ensuring residents have access to high-quality healthcare close to home.

“Supporting healthcare in our communities continues to be a priority for the Innisfil Community Foundation,” said Sandra Rizzardo, Board Chair of the Innisfil Community Foundation. “We are pleased to continue supporting the Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation and the important care being provided for our community residents close to home.”

Through The Morningview Foundation’s Every Dollar Counts $4 million matching gift initiative, the Innisfil Community Foundation’s donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling its impact to $20,000 in support of Stevenson Memorial Hospital’s ongoing needs and redevelopment.

“The need for reliable, modern medical equipment continues to grow as our community grows,” said Fayaaz Kala, SMHF Board Chair. “We are incredibly grateful to the Innisfil Community Foundation for recognizing this need and helping ensure the clinical teams have the tools they need to provide exceptional care when every second counts.”

Community support continues to play a vital role in enhancing patient care at Stevenson Memorial Hospital. Donations like this help ensure patients and families across South Simcoe have access to the life-saving equipment they need, close to home. 

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