Local philanthropists eager to make a difference
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Two Westman philanthropists are emphasizing the importance of giving back to communities less than a week after they donated $1 million to help fund Brandon’s critical care centre, which is expected to open early next year.
Gord and Diane Peters told the Sun on Monday how excited they feel about contributing to the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation’s capital campaign, A Foundation for Care, to fund the facility.
“We sort of believe that it’s each generation’s responsibility to help out and to support their community. So, we wanted to make sure that the money we gave was helping now,” Diane said.
Gord and Diane Peters made a donation of $1 million to the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation's capital campaign, A Foundation for Care, to help build a new critical care centre. (Supplied)
As a former nurse in the ICU in Brandon, Diane said donating to the hospital was an easy decision to make.
The centre, which is still under construction, will enhance critical care services for patients in the Westman region requiring 24-hour intensive care services, Prairie Mountain Health said in a news release on Friday.
“When is the right time to give? Well, if you ask that, the answer probably is right now,” Diane said.
Gord said he and his wife would rather spend money in support of many community improvement projects while they are able to see the impact of their donation come to fruition.
“It’s very rewarding, and I would encourage anybody else to take a serious look at your philanthropy and don’t leave it till the end,” Gord said.
The couple says everybody has a role to play in giving back, whether it’s through volunteering or donating to people or organizations in need.
“Right now, I feel like our part is being able to monetarily help with organizations,” Diane said.
The philanthropists have supported many community initiatives throughout Westman, including a $10-million donation in December 2023 to the Assiniboine College School of Business, which was renamed the Peters School of Business.
They have also donated more than $2 million to various projects through the Brandon Area Community Foundation. The couple, who live in Brandon, said most of their philanthropy focuses on supporting southwestern Manitoba.
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