Campaign Chair - Ian Wilson

IAN WILSON

Ian Wilson has a wide range of experience in community health care. He has been chair of the board of the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Health Unit, a board member of District Health Council and the Community Care Access Centre, and chair of the board of Kingston General Hospital. He was Dean of the School of Business at St. Lawrence College. Wilson spent 20 years in municipal politics including terms as Reeve of Ernestown Township and Warden of Lennox & Addington County. He ran for the Liberals in the last provincial election in the riding of Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington.

“I am delighted to have this opportunity to help the Foundation raise the money that is so very necessary for hospital redevelopment. Our health care system is stressed and in need of major capital investment so that we can continue to provide the level of care required for the people of Southeastern Ontario, help educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow, and undertake research to further the science of medicine,” said Wilson.

Honourary Chairs - Michael and Elaine Davies

MICHAEL DAVIES AND ELAINE DAVIES.

Michael Davies was chairman of the KGH board of directors and governors, from 1975-1976, a founding board member of the KGH Foundation and past campaign chair of the combined hospitals’ appeal. He is a life governor of KGH. The Arthur L. Davies Wing of KGH, opened 1990 along with the Kidd Wing, was named for Michael’s father, who had made generous contributions in time and money to the welfare of Kingston General Hospital. The naming opportunity was also made possible through the generosity of Michael and Elaine Davies and the Davies Foundation. The Davies are the sponsors of the Davies Award for Charitable Giving, first presented in 2006. The award was established to honour individuals or organizations for outstanding philanthropic leadership that benefits Kingston hospitals.

Elaine Davies has been Vice-President of the Davies Foundation for 15 years and has played an active role in developing the Foundation’s granting program. Elaine has also been involved in many communities organizations as a supporter and mentor.