Brandy’s Cove makes $5,000 donation to Midland, ON hospital

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Nov 19, 2020

From left – Nicole Kraftscik, executive director, GBGH Foundation; Shayne Ronald, Brandy’s Cove Yachting Centre; Christine Baguley, philanthropy officer, GBGH Foundation.

On October 16, Brandy’s Cove Yachting Centre in Honey Harbour made a generous $5,000 donation to Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) on behalf of their boaters.

When the annual year-end celebration couldn’t take place due to gathering restrictions, the marina chose make a contribution to their local hospital instead. The funds will support the most critical equipment & technology priorities at GBGH.

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