Original idea sees Pussy Willows become part of MRI campaign

From an original idea and the humble spring Pussy Willow, Grey Bruce Health Services received another helping hand up on the MRI campaign ladder.

Bob Hastings of Southampton gathered pussy willows and sold them in bunches for $4 each.  The idea blossomed raising $200 in a few short days for Saugeen Memorial Hospital’s contribution to the MRI campaign of Grey Bruce Health Services.  “I was really surprised at the response,” said Hastings.  “Some people simply donated and others offered pussy willows to sell”.

                   Tracy Murray accepted the donation from Bob Hastings

“This is wonderful,” said Tracy Murray, Executive Director of Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation. “I really like to see these original fundraising ideas and every contribution is important to the campaign.”

As for Hastings, he says that he already has “… big plans for next year to raise even more money for health care and keep it close to home.”