Hospital Campaign Raises $17 Million So Far
Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Trust [BHCT] today announced the launch of ‘Why It Matters’, a three-year, $40 million capital campaign to provide the down payment for the $247 million King Edward VII Memorial Hospital Redevelopment Project.
At a morning news conference, BHCT Chairman Philip Butterfield, said that BHCT has already reached $17 million dollars, nearly half the campaign goal.
“The generosity of our first donors shows confidence not only in the KEMH Redevelopment Project but also in BHCT ’s commitment to philanthropic leadership on issues affecting patient care at our hospitals,” said Mr. Butterfield. “That confidence and the realisation of the pressing need to revitalise Bermuda’s hospital care remains true regardless of the economy.”
The Bank of Bermuda Foundation and Barbour Butterfield Holding Limited stand alongside Philip Butterfield as lead donors of the Why It Matters $40 million campaign. “Bank of Bermuda Foundation is a proud partner of Bermuda Hospitals Board and Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Trust,” said David Hamshere, Deputy Chairman of Bank of Bermuda Foundation. “Our only hospital matters because it is a vital community resource that each resident and visitor depends on and is thus worthy of support by everyone. As a leading local donor, Bank of Bermuda Foundation is pleased to be able to make a substantial contribution to the campaign for our new acute care hospital.”
Jim Butterfield, Chairman/CEO/President, Butterfield & Vallis added, “Butterfield & Vallis, through its parent holding company is pleased to be a lead donor in this campaign. Having quality hospital care available, right here in Bermuda for the entire community is vital, so this gift is given and endorsed by all at Butterfield and Vallis. We are happy to take our place alongside other local companies in making a difference in the future of our island’s healthcare.”Mr. Butterfield also outlined the ambitious plans for BHCT to inspire the community to give despite launching the campaign in these tough economic times.
Over the next few years, BHCT will reach out to local and international companies, organisations, associations, families and individuals to generate enthusiasm and donations. In addition, Why It Matters will be engaging with the community more directly through a new website www.whyitmatters.bm and participation at community events and public engagements.
“Healthcare is something that touches every person. KEMH is our only hospital and therefore, we want as many people as possible to be involved.” said Mr. Butterfield.
The new hospital [artistic rendering shown below] will have 90 single-patient rooms, a new emergency department, diagnostic imaging, ambulatory care services, same-day surgery and dialysis.
Well, first of all I think the design is awful. There should have been a competition and some element of Bermudian style required.
As for the funds, interesting how we (Bermuda and the government) assumes that international business will pony up the next 17 million (for the down payment) when there seems to be an active program in place to marginalize these companies and make their continuing presence in Bermuda more difficult. After all, aren’t they also responsible for further education; all other charitable donations; employment; foreign exchange earnings; and tourism? What a shame few seem to care.
Well done to the Bank of Bermuda Foundation and the Butterfield family for their generosity, but don`t let`s hold our breath for other Bermudians to step forward. And besides, all the tens of millions made in the last 5 years or so have been taken elsewhere. After all, what future is there here?
I thought the HIP insurance raising 25% per person was to raise money for hospital?
@ Joe – ya right dey shoulda had some local element added. Dis looks like all de otha buildings goin up Front Street. Dis here looks like a shoppin mall lmao.
…and I don’t know what that big white hole is supposed to be. Black should be more like it, so we could understand where all the money will go.
Kinda resembles a gigantic toilet set …..
Wonder why the picture shows someone riding a motorbike without a helmet? Is that to drum up business?
its a great picture….and it will probably make a good model……but so does the national sport center. I’m just sayin
LOL at the joker with no helmet….he must be drunk.
I have an idea….why don’t we upgrade the standard of the DOCTORS at KEMH while we’re at it. cause some of the jokers down there….smh.