Goderich Legion Branch 109 Supports Gateway CERH with Generous Donation

Left to Right: Laurie Carroll, Alexa Hugill, Nyden Greenfield, Dan Stringer, Michelle Miller, Randy Carroll, & Donna Allen 

On December 3, 2025, the team at Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) had the pleasure of visiting Goderich Legion Branch 109 to receive a generous donation valued at $5,000. This support is a significant boost to Gateway CERH’s mission to deliver high-quality programs and research that benefit seniors, veterans, and the wider community. 

The donation will help Gateway CERH continue its important work, providing opportunities for education, social connection, and community engagement, while also exploring new initiatives that respond to local needs.  

Reflecting on the donation, Randy Carroll, President of the Goderich Legion Branch 109, said, "It’s great to be able to continue our support for Gateway CERH. Our partnership has gone a long way to helping us offer our veterans and seniors within the community an opportunity to educate themselves, meet people, and learn new things." 

Karissa Overholt, Operations Manager of Gateway CERH, shared her gratitude and insight into how the donation will advance the organization’s impact, "This donation reflects a shared commitment to improving the well-being of our community and with this support, Gateway CERH can continue growing our programs and making a greater impact within the communities we care deeply about." 

Gateway CERH extends heartfelt thanks to the Goderich Legion Branch 109 for their ongoing dedication and generosity. Contributions like this make it possible for Gateway CERH to expand its programs, support seniors and veterans, and continue building healthier, stronger communities across the region. 

About Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health  

Founded in 2008 in the community of Seaforth, ON, Gateway CERH is a not-for-profit rural health research organization run by a community-based volunteer board of directors. Gateway CERH's main mission is to better the health and quality of life of rural residents through research, education and communication. Learn more on the Gateway CERH website at: https://www.gatewayruralhealth.ca/ and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, LinkedIn and YouTube.