Tis the season to double your impact.

Dec 4th, COLLINGWOOD ON: The CGMH Foundation has launched their annual Tree of Life with an emotional
appeal for two new mammography units for the Collingwood G&M Hospital (CGMH) to meet the growing demand
for breast care screenings. Early detection of breast cancer is critical. And that’s why the Foundation is working
with a generous donor to match donations and help bring not one, but two mammography units to CGMH to
detect breast cancer earlier, reduce extra testing, and ultimately, save more lives.

“Our single mammography unit currently performs over 7,000 mammograms each year—whereas most hospitals
handle 2,500 exams per unit.” says Jamey Gilroy, Manager of Diagnostic Imaging & Echocardiography for CGMH.
“With the Ontario Breast Screening Program expansion, we anticipate a significant increase in demand, and
therefore we aim to purchase two new mammography units to serve our growing community needs.” Gilroy plans
to dedicate one unit exclusively to screening mammograms, while the other unit will focus on in-depth
assessments; ensuring a steady flow of appointments and timely exams.

Thanks to generous donors Teri Yamada & Doug Moxon, every dollar donated to the Tree of Life campaign until
Dec 31st, will be matched, up to $375,000, to fund the purchase of the second mammography unit.

The Ontario government has lowered the age for self-referral for the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP)
from 50 to 40 years of age.This is a critical advancement for all women in our community. And while the
government is increasing access, it is up to us to ensure we have the equipment to meet this need. Research
indicates that regular mammography screening can detect breast cancer before it spreads. By lowering the age for
self-referral to 40, more women can now conveniently access mammograms at any OBSP site. When detected
early, breast cancer has a five-year relative survival rate of 100% at stage 1. However, this rate drops to less than
30% at stage 4. Thus, early detection is critical.

These new units will also bring contrast enhanced mammography to CGMH; a significant leap forward in breast
cancer detection. Using a contrast agent to highlight areas of concern, this technology provides detailed imaging
that is especially effective for in-depth assessments of dense breast tissue.

“Your donation will enable every woman in our community to access the highest standard of breast cancer
screening and care.” says Jory Pritchard Kerr, CGMH Foundation President & CEO “Your support will bring peace of
mind to patients, equip the CGMH team with vital tools, and provide families with the hope that comes from
knowing their loved ones receive exceptional care. Our thanks go out to Teri Yamada and Doug Moxon for helping
to ensure we can expand the CGMH Breast Screening Program to meet the needs of our community.”

To support the Tree of Life Campaign, you can make a donation at cgmhfoundation.com

About the Collingwood Hospital Foundation
CGMH Foundation is a non-profit organization equipping CGMH with over 90% of all equipment, tools and
technology to serve the healthcare needs of South Georgian Bay. Our mission is to inspire and motivate our
communities to invest in the future of healthcare and to impact the daily lives of our healthcare teams and
patients. We believe that brighter tomorrows are possible, because of the care we take today. Please join us in
our vision for outstanding care for life, learn more at cgmhfoundation.com