The Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation has received another sizable donation from a longtime donor.
The James A. Beattie Foundation recently made a $110,000 donation in support of hospice care, doubling last year's donation.
The contribution was made in memory of longtime Beattie Foundation President Jack Morrison, who passed away in October.
The Morrison Family said it has opted to donate the remainder of the organization’s funds to local initiatives close to their hearts, with donations also made to the Chatham-Kent Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation, the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation, and more.
“Jack was determined to ensure that all arrangements and donations were taken care of before his passing,” said Jack’s daughter-in-law, Jill Morrison. “He was deeply passionate about the James A. Beattie Foundation, and I know he would be smiling - likely with tears in his eyes. The Foundation was truly honoured to be able to make this donation.”
The James A. Beattie Foundation was founded by Morrison's uncles, James and Jack Beattie from Middlesex County, who found success in the oil industry, and decided to donate because they felt the elderly in their community were not being cared for properly.
The James A. Beattie Foundation has been "a champion of compassionate care" in the community, contributing a total of $240,000 to the Chatham-Kent Hospice over the years, according to the CK Hospice Foundation.
“The Beattie Foundation has long exemplified the power of quiet generosity, making a significant and meaningful difference throughout Chatham-Kent. Their continued care and compassion offer real comfort to local families during one of life’s most difficult transitions - supporting them with kindness and dignity as they say goodbye,” said Brock McGregor, Executive Director of the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation.
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