MacDonald Turkey Point Caps Hospital Donation

Brad Thomson ( beside cheque, with wife, Julie) presents giant cheque

November 5, 2026

On Friday, October 23rd, 2026, Brad Thomson, General Manager of MacDonald Turkey Point Marina presented a cheque for $24,350.00 to Jennifer Baxter of the London Children’s Health Foundation.

Thomson wrapped up the donation, “Our 2026 fundraising season came to a close in September following the 26th annual Bass Tournament. This year’s fundraising events of Concerts in the Park and Bass Tournament contributed to this amazing $24,350 donation. These events along with the Turkey Point Santa Clause parade and visits bring the Thomson Family 26 year fundraising total to $308,426.71. WOW!!”

The London Children’s Hospital cares for more than 1,300 children from Norfolk and Oxford County each year.  The Thomson Family and everyone at MacDonald Turkey Point Marina are very grateful for the continued support and generous donations from all of our sponsors, competitors, volunteers and supporters over the past 26 years.

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