A meaningful legacy gift is helping strengthen the future of nursing in our region.

29/05/2026

Moncton, May 29, 2026 –

The Doug and Gloria MacDonald Family has established an endowment fund to support the professional development of nurses at the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont. This generous gift honours Gloria MacDonald, a proud nurse originally from Cape Breton, whose career was defined by compassion, dedication, and service to patients and families.

As an endowed fund, this contribution will be invested in perpetuity, creating a permanent source of support for continuing education, training, and professional advancement. Year after year, it will empower nurses with the skills and knowledge needed to deliver exceptional care. This initiative aligns with the Campaign for Professional Development in Healthcare, which is strengthening healthcare capacity through investment in people.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the late Doug and Gloria MacDonald for their extraordinary generosity and vision. We also sincerely thank The Doug and Gloria MacDonald Foundation, as well as family members Matthew, Kayla, and Wendy MacDonald (pictured), the latter being the daughter of Doug and Gloria MacDonald, for helping bring this legacy to life.

To learn more about legacy giving, please consult our gift planning guide:

https://dumontfoundation.ca/planned-giving/

To learn more about the Campaign for Professional Development in Healthcare, please follow the link provided: https://careatheart.ca/

“Our mother, Gloria, was deeply proud of her nursing career, and supporting other nurses would have meant so much to her. She valued lifelong learning and professional growth. Knowing this fund will support future generations of nurses brings us great comfort and pride.”

— Wendy MacDonald

“Professional development for nurses is essential to high-quality care and to meeting the evolving needs of patients and the healthcare system. This investment in continuing education strengthens clinical skills, confidence, and engagement among nursing staff, to the benefit of the entire community.”

— Allison White
Corporate Director of Nursing

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For more information:

Michael Cantwell

Vice President, Philanthropy

Michael.Cantwell@fondationdumont.ca