Tony and Connie Zappitelli and family have pledged $1 million to the It's Our Future Campaign in support of New South Niagara Hospital.
This contribution reflects the Zappitelli family's dedication to enhancing health care in Niagara. according to a news release. It marks a significant milestone in the campaign's journey towards creating a state-of-the-art acute care facility, the release added.
In recognition of the support, the staff terrace at the South Niagara hospital will be named the Tony and Connie Zappitelli & Family Staff Terrace.
"We are proud to contribute to the South Niagara hospital, we hope this gift encourages other businesses and families from all over Niagara to support," the Zappitellis said. "It would be nice if none of us needed the hospital, but should you have the need, you will have one of the finest hospitals at your disposal."
As new residents of Port Colborne, they keenly understand the significance of an updated and centrally located hospital poised to address the health-care needs of a growing and aging population.
The It's Our Future campaign has contributions totalling $60 million towards the local share of the project so far. The South Niagara hospital is set to be a cutting-edge acute care facility, spanning 1.3 million square feet and housing 469 private rooms.
"We are so thankful to Tony, Connie and the Zappitelli family for supporting the new South Niagara hospital. Their support means so much, and we share their hope that their gift might inspire others in the region to support bringing a world-class healthcare facility to Niagara," said Niagara Health Foundation President and CEO Andrea Scott.
Added Niagara Health President and CEO Lynn Guerriero: "Niagara Health thanks the Zappitelli family for their generous $1-million donation to the South Niagara hospital capital campaign. This gift will support our commitment to improved health service delivery. Naming an area of rest and rejuvenation for our staff, the Tony & Connie Zappitelli Family Staff Terrace at the new South Niagara hospital also demonstrates the importance we place on the well being of our healthcare professionals. Donations like this will help us in our goal of recruiting and retaining talented nurses, physicians and staff."
For more information about the It's Our Future campaign and the South Niagara hospital project, visit www.ItsOurFuture.com.
