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Harvey's Pembroke Recognized For Supporting PRH Staff Appreciation BBQ

16/7/2025

Pembroke Regional Hospital is proud to recognize Harvey’s Pembroke for their unwavering support of their local health care team through the generous sponsorship of entrees for the hospital’s annual Canada Day themed Staff Appreciation BBQ.

 

Since 2020, Harvey’s has partnered with the hospital to provide a delicious BBQ meal for staff, a gesture that began during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and has continued for six consecutive years. This year marks the sixth annual event sponsored by Harvey’s, with their cumulative in-kind donations now totaling $27,600.

 

“We are incredibly grateful to Harvey’s Pembroke for their continued generosity and community spirit,” said Sabine Mersmann, President and CEO of Pembroke Regional Hospital. “This annual BBQ has become a cherished tradition that boosts morale and brings our team together in celebration. The support Harvey’s brings to this is a shining example of how local businesses can make a meaningful impact.”

 

The event, which serves hundreds of hospital staff members, is made possible through the work of the hospital’s Food Services department and the dedication of the local Harvey’s team, led by General Manager Lynn Thomas. “It’s always a highlight of our year,” Mrs. Thomas said. “Our team loves being part of this event. Seeing the smiles and knowing we’re giving back to those who give so much to our community is incredibly rewarding.”

 

Harvey’s Pembroke Owner/Franchisee Stephen Sudermann echoed the sentiment. “Supporting our frontline healthcare workers is something we take great pride in. We’re honoured to partner with Pembroke Regional Hospital and to contribute to an event that celebrates the dedication and hard work of their incredible staff,” Mr. Suderman said. He added that this event in particular holds special meaning for him as his wife is an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurse in Peterborough who worked hard through the pandemic. He said being able to honour other health care workers in this way gives him great pleasure.

 

The Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation is also recognizing Harvey’s for their outstanding contributions with a special acknowledgment of their in-kind donations. “Harvey’s has gone above and beyond year after year,” said Roger Martin, Executive Director of the PRH Foundation. “Their generosity has helped create a positive and uplifting experience for our staff, and we’re thrilled to recognize this in a formal way, adding Harvey’s Pembroke to our donor wall in the BUILDER level of Donor Recognition.”

 

This year’s BBQ took place June 25th with Harvey’s once again stepping up to the grill to serve 396 burgers and 139 grilled chicken sandwiches.

 

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Carolyn Levesque, Public Affairs and Communications Coordinator

Pembroke Regional Hospital

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