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About the Pearl McGonigal Award

Established in 2019, the Pearl McGonigal Award honours an individual or group for outstanding contributions to Grace Hospital and our community at large.  Ms. McGonigal was the award’s first recipient in May of 2019.

The award itself was created by noted local sculptor Jordan Van Sewell.  Mr. Van Sewell and Ms. McGonigal have been friends for decades.  The sculpture embodies the “Spirit of Grace” with its beautiful prairie sky and flowing Sturgeon Creek.  Each recipient of the Pearl McGonigal Award receives a replica of the original award.


2019

Hon. Pearl McGonigal with award sculptor Jordan Van Sewell

Honourable McGonigal was the award’s first recipient in May of 2019. Ms. McGonigal is a founding member of the Grace Hospital Foundation and was its Chair for almost two decades, retiring in 2011. Under her guidance the Foundation raised more than $25 million in support of patient care at The Grace. In 2016, she Co-Chaired the “Tomorrow’s Grace Capital Campaign”, which raised $6 million to help build the new Emergency Department and MRI Building.

In addition to serving as the Chair of Grace Hospital Foundation, Ms. McGonigal also served two terms as the Chair of the Grace Hospital Board of Management (1987-1993).  All told, Ms. McGonigal has devoted more than 40 years to The Grace.

Beyond her service to the Grace, Ms. McGonigal has been a dedicated public servant and a trailblazer, serving as the first female Deputy Mayor of Winnipeg and the first female Lt. Governor of Manitoba.  Her awards and accolades are far too numerous to mention.


2020

Hon. Pearl McGonigal presenting the 2020 Award to Bob Cunningham

The 2020 Virtual Grace Gala honoured R.W. (Bob) Cunningham with the second annual Pearl McGonigal Lifetime Achievement Award. Bob Cunningham is a business leader and philanthropist, whose efforts have left an indelible mark on his city and province. Aside from his many business achievements, Mr. Cunningham has been a tireless champion for many worthwhile causes, including Cancer Care, Upper Fort Garry Historic Park, University of Manitoba, and St. John’s Ambulance. He has been an active supporter of Grace Hospital Foundation for several decades, both as a donor and volunteer. He has had a true impact on the quality of care that is provided to the patients of the Grace Hospital, and it is our privilege to honour him with the 2020 Pearl McGonigal Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Join us on Friday, May 14 and tune in to 680 CJOB from 9am - 6pm for an exciting day of events, discussions , and celebrations, as we raise money for the “Envision Our Grace” Capital Campaign, and the COVID-19 Fund!

This year, we have elected to keep our supporters at a safe distance by replacing the 2021 Grace Gala (the centerpiece of our spring fundraising activities) with the Grace Hospital Foundation Radiothon (Presented by FoodFare) on 680 CJOB on May 14! As much as we will miss seeing everyone in person to enjoy a wonderful evening with food and fun, we have made this adjustment to do our part to help Manitobans succeed in overcoming the pandemic.

This is an exciting fundraiser, and we need your support!
a) Sponsorship Opportunities: Follow this link to become a valued event sponsor https://gracehospitalfoundation.ca/all-event-list/…
b) Donations: Every dollar counts, and donations are already being accepted! Make a secure donation online at www.gracehospitalfoundation.ca/radiothon-donation/, or phone 204-837-0375 to arrange a payment today!
c) 50/50 Lottery: Buy your 50/50 tickets for your chance to be a winner, too! (www.thegrace5050.ca)

Many thanks to all who have donated and sponsored so far!
- Foodfare (Presenting Sponsor)
- Clint Griffith/CIBC Wood Gundy (Pearl McGonigal Award Sponsor)
- All Seniors Care Living Centres (Hourly Sponsor)
- Fountain Tire (https://facebook.com/Fountain-Tire-180079142623862…) (Hourly Sponsor)
- ft3 Architecture Landscape Interior Design & SMS Engineering Ltd. (Hourly Sponsor)

We will continue to work hard to achieve our fundraising goals in order to ensure Grace patients have access to the best testing equipment and care possible through this pandemic and beyond!
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Join us on Friday, May 14 and tune in to 680 CJOB from 9am - 6pm for an exciting day of events, discussions , and celebrations, as we raise money for the “Envision Our Grace” Capital Campaign, and the COVID-19 Fund! 

This year, we have elected to keep our supporters at a safe distance by replacing the 2021 Grace Gala (the centerpiece of our spring fundraising activities) with the Grace Hospital Foundation Radiothon (Presented by FoodFare) on 680 CJOB on May 14! As much as we will miss seeing everyone in person to enjoy a wonderful evening with food and fun, we have made this adjustment to do our part to help Manitobans succeed in overcoming the pandemic.       

This is an exciting fundraiser, and we need your support! 
a) Sponsorship Opportunities: Follow this link to become a valued event sponsor  https://www.gracehospitalfoundation.ca/all-event-list/ghf-radiothon/
b) Donations: Every dollar counts, and donations are already being accepted! Make a secure donation online at www.gracehospitalfoundation.ca/radiothon-donation/, or phone 204-837-0375 to arrange a payment today!
c) 50/50 Lottery: Buy your 50/50 tickets for your chance to be a winner, too! (www.thegrace5050.ca)

Many thanks to all who have donated and sponsored so far! 
- Foodfare (Presenting Sponsor)
- Clint Griffith/CIBC Wood Gundy (Pearl McGonigal Award Sponsor) 
- All Seniors Care Living Centres (Hourly Sponsor)
- Fountain Tire (https://www.facebook.com/Fountain-Tire-180079142623862) (Hourly Sponsor)
- ft3 Architecture Landscape Interior Design & SMS Engineering Ltd. (Hourly Sponsor) 

We will continue to work hard to achieve our fundraising goals in order to ensure Grace patients have access to the best testing equipment and care possible through this pandemic and beyond!
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Our 2021 SEEDS OF HOPE Campaign hit mail boxes last week, and we’re incredibly excited for everyone to be able to enjoy these beautiful Paintbrush Zinnias in their gardens this summer! ***Flowers are EXACTLY as shown! They were grown from the actual seeds we sent out.

Hopefully you were all on our mailing list!

If you did receive a packet of seeds, please consider making a donation to our Foundation using the enclosed reply envelope, or online through our website (gracehospitalfoundation.ca/seeds-of-hope. Link in bio.)

If you are not on our mailing list, but would like a packet of these easy to grow seeds and to support the Grace Hospital Foundation, please phone 204-837-0375 to arrange to have the seeds mailed to you!

Summer is definitely coming! We promise! #gardening #zinnias #seedsofhope #fundraiser
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Our 2021 SEEDS OF HOPE Campaign hit mail boxes last week, and we’re incredibly excited for everyone to be able to enjoy these beautiful Paintbrush Zinnias in their gardens this summer! ***Flowers are EXACTLY as shown! They were grown from the actual seeds we sent out.
 
Hopefully you were all on our mailing list!
 
If you did receive a packet of seeds, please consider making a donation to our Foundation using the enclosed reply envelope, or online through our website (gracehospitalfoundation.ca/seeds-of-hope. Link in bio.)
 
If you are not on our mailing list, but would like a packet of these easy to grow seeds and to support the Grace Hospital Foundation, please phone 204-837-0375 to arrange to have the seeds mailed to you!
 
Summer is definitely coming! We promise!  #gardening #zinnias #seedsofhope #fundraiser
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Got my seeds! Thanks! Looking forward to planting them after the snow melts 😊

It’s National Medical Laboratory Week! It’s the time of year to appreciate the group of professionals who collect samples from patients, analyze tissue samples, blood and other body fluids, and provide results to physicians for a diagnosis and potential treatment. Let’s hear it for the health care professionals who work behind the scenes to help diagnose everything from cancer to diabetes to COVID-19, saving countless lives along the way!

We are particularly proud of the Grace Lab group as they were one of the first hospitals in Canada to receive the national “Using Blood Wisely” designation in January for meeting national appropriateness benchmarks for reducing inappropriate red blood cell transfusions!

Thank a medical lab professional this week (and always)! #LabWeek #TakeACloserLook #MedLab

PS - Enjoy this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7aE8UbXaM8) and also enjoy the Winnipeg sign on April 14 as it is lit in indigo for Canada’s Medical Lab Professionals!
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It’s National Medical Laboratory Week! It’s the time of year to appreciate the group of professionals who collect samples from patients, analyze tissue samples, blood and other body fluids, and provide results to physicians for a diagnosis and potential treatment. Let’s hear it for the health care professionals who work behind the scenes to help diagnose everything from cancer to diabetes to COVID-19, saving countless lives along the way! 

We are particularly proud of the Grace Lab group as they were one of the first hospitals in Canada to receive the national “Using Blood Wisely” designation in January for meeting national appropriateness benchmarks for reducing inappropriate red blood cell transfusions!  

Thank a medical lab professional this week (and always)!  #LabWeek #TakeACloserLook #MedLab

PS - Enjoy this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7aE8UbXaM8) and also enjoy the Winnipeg sign on April 14 as it is lit in indigo for Canada’s Medical Lab Professionals!
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