Bruce Birmingham changed the world with a giving heart.  He will be sadly missed and never forgotten for his tremendous impact on health care in our community. Bruce and his wife Betty have invested more than $1.5 million in our hospital and so much more to the future of health care at Credit Valley.  They were named Philanthropists of the Year by the Golden Horseshoe Chapter of The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) in 2009.

Their gift to the regional oncology program has allowed Credit Valley to install advanced imaging devices on our linear accelerators (radiation machines).  They also funded two digital mammography machines, allowing us to offer faster and better diagnostics in breast cancer.  These gifts have made a profound impact on oncology patients at The Credit Valley Hospital. 

Bruce’s generosity will be remembered for reaching far beyond his hometown border of Oakville - extending regionally and nationally across health care, education, sports, arts and social services.  His impact has touched the hearts and souls of all of us at Credit Valley.  His investment will be felt by patients for years to come.

“Bruce Birmingham’s contribution to our department, in the funding of digital mammographic machines has meant a tremendous improvement in our ability to detect early breast cancer,” said Dr. Barksy, Chief of Diagnostic Imaging, The Credit Valley Hospital.  “He has left a legacy of doing so much to improve the health and quality of life of countless women in our community.”

“Bruce was a respected business leader and a caring and generous gentleman,” reflects Rosanna Petricca, Director of Campaign and Major Gifts, The Credit Valley Hospital Foundation.  “The impact he has made is beyond exceptional and so too was Bruce.  It was an honour and privilege to know him. He will be truly missed and fondly remembered.”