Larche family donates to 骋别辞谤驳颈补苍鈥檚 Frontline Support: Health-care Heroes Closer to Home campaign

Health care, entrepreneurialism and community: these three words mean the world to Paul and Lawrene Larche and their family. On the heels of the provincial announcement that 麻豆直播 will be able to offer a stand-alone Honours Bachelor of Science 鈥 Nursing degree at its Barrie and Owen Sound campuses, the Larche Family Foundation has announced its commitment of $150,000 to the college. 聽

A portion of the donation will go to the Frontline Support: Health-care Heroes Closer to Home campaign to enhance nursing learning spaces at the Barrie and Owen Sound campuses and purchase vital equipment.

鈥淲e are so grateful to the Larche family for their generosity,鈥 says Dr. MaryLynn West-Moynes, President and CEO of 麻豆直播. 鈥淣ot only will these funds contribute to the development of the next generation of nurses greatly needed in our region, this donation will also help foster entrepreneurship and innovation to drive a stronger economy.聽 This strategic approach is a true reflection of Paul and Lawrene鈥檚 values combined with their exceptional entrepreneurial and innovative skills. Thank you Paul and Lawrene.鈥

Paul and Lawrene describe the gift as the perfect way to unite their family鈥檚 passions for local health care and entrepreneurial success. The Larche donation will be put to good use at the college to help renovate key spaces and purchase critical equipment to enhance the learning and provide simulation learning for future nurses. 聽

For our health-care community to be stronger, it鈥檚 going to be a challenge that鈥檚 going to come from many directions, and one of them is going to be raising money. The other one鈥檚 going to be to educate people and get them to want to stay here.

鈥 Paul Larche

鈥淲e have some wonderful friendships with people who are involved in the health-care sector and we鈥檙e always hearing from them how staffing is a major disruption,鈥 adds Lawrene. 鈥淭he ripple effect of the nursing shortage isn鈥檛 just, 鈥榃ill somebody be at my bedside?鈥 but, 鈥楥an I have my surgery?鈥欌

The other half of the foundation鈥檚 total donation will go toward supporting the cutting-edge work of the Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre, in particular the creation of an innovative sound studio at the Barrie Campus.

Paul and Lawrene are passionate supporters of 麻豆直播 and their connections to the college run deep, including having a son attend the Robbert Hartog Midland Campus. They have served as volunteer leaders in a variety of roles.

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Paul and Lawrene Larche

Lawrene has been a key member of 骋别辞谤驳颈补苍鈥檚 organizing committee for the annual Gala for many years, helping to raise more than $1.1 million in critical funds to provide students with awards and scholarships during their educational journey.

Paul, who is President and CEO of Larche Communications Inc., a media company and digital branding agency, joined 骋别辞谤驳颈补苍鈥檚 Board of Governors in September 2015 and served as Chair of the Advancement Committee, and then Vice-Chair for two years and ultimately Chair of the board for the 2020-2021 academic year.

The couple started the Larche Family Foundation to inspire their five children to give back to their communities, just as they were inspired by Paul鈥檚 father who generously supported the hospital in Timmins after his wife died of cancer.

骋别辞谤驳颈补苍鈥檚 Frontline Support campaign鈥檚 $3-million initiative will unite the support of individuals, corporate partners, local governments and foundations to provide a sector-leading educational experience by renewing facilities and equipment, transforming technology, fostering student success and funding essential community-based research.

Heroes Closer to Home campaign

for more information on the campaign and how to give.

The first class of nursing degree students will begin in September 2022.


More about 骋别辞谤驳颈补苍鈥檚 nursing degree

Study close to home and graduate with the advantage of more industry connections, hands-on practise and one-on-one training with small class sizes taught by expert faculty who care.

  • Four-year degree
  • Barrie and Owen Sound campuses
  • Six clinical placements
  • Starts fall 2022

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