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Pivotal to the evening’s success was a matching git challenge such as the MRI. It is the work of the Cambridge Memorial
announced by long-term donors and volunteers Angelo and Hospital Foundation to raise funds for hospital equipment and
Monica Loberto. By the end of the evening, their significant seek support through special events like CMHReveal and other
giving inspired others to step forward to close the gap to activities. With the successful conclusion of Spotlight MRI,
reach $5 million, including a leadership git from Jim and Sue CMHF’s future fundraising priority will focus on the essential
Hallman. equipment accessed every day by healthcare teams to provide
“We are grateful to the dedicated sta† and volunteers who care the best possible care and comfort to patients.
for us all, and who make CMH truly a great hospital. We donate Conestoga named Canada’s best
because they inspire us as they tirelessly make meaningful
impacts on our community,” shared Angelo. Monica agreed, trade school
adding, “We hope our donation encourages others to join us
in giving back. At some point, everyone in the community will Conestoga has been named Canada’s Best Trade School by
need to visit CMH – and when they do, they deserve to have CourseCompare, a marketplace that helps prepare people for
the best equipment at their disposal.” the future of work by connecting them to top-rated courses
A portion of the evening recognized the contribution of the and training programs across the country. Its rankings are
based on several factors including job placement rates, faculty
two inaugural sponsors, Cambridge Ford and Rego Realty at ratings by students, curriculum, overall learning experience,
Corcoran Horizon. Both businesses were lead sponsors and graduate salaries, graduation rates and more.
champions since the inception of CMHReveal in 2019 and the
conclusion of their multi-year commitments were honoured “We are honoured to be recognized as Canada’s Best Trade
from the stage. School for 2024,” said Conestoga President Dr. John Tibbits.
The funds raised at CMHReveal are directed to Spotlight “Ontario is facing a labour shortage in the skilled trades,
MRI to purchase a new MRI to replace the Hospital’s current underscoring the need for training and education in these
12-year-old MRI machine with a new state-of-the-art model critical fields. By equipping our workforce with these invaluable
and cover costs to prepare the unique space that will house skills, we can help bridge the gap in employment and lay the
the new MRI within the newly opened Diagnostic Imaging (DI) groundwork for a thriving and resilient economy.”
Department. This work is anticipated to be complete by mid- Conestoga is widely recognized as a leader in polytechnic
2025 with delivery and installation of a new MRI anticipated by education, and its School of Trades & Apprenticeship has
that year’s end. become a provincial leader in trades and apprenticeship
Community dollars fund 100% of the equipment and training to serve industry needs and the growing community.
technology at CMH for both new and replacement equipment Comprehensive programming includes a wide range of

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