The Erie Shores HealthCare Gift Shop has officially reopened under a new name and a fresh new vision. Now operated by the Erie Shores Health Foundation, the shop is proudly renamed Gerry Gulliver’s Gifts in honour of the late Gerry Gulliver, a cherished community member.
The naming of the gift shop came at the foothills of Rick Gulliver’s $500,000 donation dedicated to current needs at Erie Shores HealthCare, made on behalf of the Gulliver Family in memory of their mother, Gerry.
“Gerry had a deep love for this community,” said Rick Gulliver.
“The gift shop’s purpose—to bring comfort and brighten someone’s day—felt like a beautiful and fitting way to honour her within our community hospital. I am proud to have given this donation to help meet the needs of the Hospital so that they can continue to meet the needs of the valued members of my former community where I have strong roots.”
The newly refreshed shop features a curated selection of stylish new Canadian-brands, local products, and thoughtfully chosen gifts—offering something for everyone, whether shopping for a loved one, brightening a patient’s day or looking to treat yourself.
“Every purchase made at Gerry Gulliver’s Gifts directly contributes to advancing patient care at Erie Shores HealthCare through the Foundation,” said Penny Bellhouse, Executive Director of Erie Shores Health Foundation.
“We are deeply grateful to Rick Gulliver and the entire Gulliver family for their generous donation and for giving our gift shop a meaningful new name.”
Erie Shores Health Foundation proudly acknowledges the longstanding commitment of the Erie Shores HealthCare Auxiliary, whose dedicated efforts were instrumental in founding and sustaining the gift shop for many years. Their legacy will continue to be recognized at the gift shop.
The Foundation also extends sincere thanks to Dimanti Countertops for generously donating the desk countertop in the shop, Jessica Wharram for her interior design support, as well as to our incredible team of volunteers who faithfully operate the gift shop each day with warmth and dedication.
The new and improved gift shop is open to the public. Erie Shores Health Foundation invites all to come see inside and shop the special selection of products including Wharram’s Jewellery, Harbour Jewels, By Winnie Crochet, Daryl’s Bars, books by Vesna M. Bailey and florals by The Flower Shop at Thiessen’s.