Inspired to Give Monthly
Louise Cartagenise and her husband, Wayne, are generous supporters of RVH, making contributions monthly. Their donations and the gifts from all RVH’s monthly donors are a dependable source of income, allowing us to reliably plan for the future.
Louise and Wayne relocated to Barrie in 2014 to be closer to their two children and four grandsons. Shortly after making the move, Louise went for a routine mammogram. Her results, in the words of her doctor, showed “something concerning.” Follow up ultrasounds and a biopsy confirmed her worst fear—she had breast cancer.
“Although cancer is a common word, I never thought it would be part of my life,” admits Louise. “Fortunately, I did not have a lot of time to worry about it.”
“Donating to RVH cancer care is paying it forward in so many ways. A donation, no matter how big or small, can have an impact on the lives of those going through this treatment after us.”
Louise Cartagenise, grateful patient and monthly donor.
Within three weeks of her diagnosis, Louise had surgery to remove the cancer.
“My care at RVH was beyond words,” says Louise. “Everyone I came into contact with made it clear that they only cared about me at that moment, as they do with every patient they care for. They are very sensitive to the fact that we are all scared of the unknown. Each one of them made my experience as easy as possible.”
The compassionate care she received catalyzed Louise and Wayne’s monthly contributions to RVH.
“Donating to RVH cancer care is paying it forward in so many ways,” says Louise. “A donation, no matter how big or small, can have an impact on the lives of those going through this treatment after us.”
Thanks to generous donors, like Louise and Wayne, RVH can expand the specialized care we provide to patients throughout our region. Their gifts allow us to conduct our own research, purchase leading-edge medical equipment expand our spaces, and attract the brightest medical minds to provide this world-class care to everyone who needs it.
If you are inspired to become a monthly donor, click the link below today. By becoming a monthly donor, you will be among many generous and caring individuals dedicated to helping evolve RVH’s programs, services and vital medical equipment closer to home.