Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation welcomes Abraflex as the returning Paisley Rest Stop Host

Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce that Abraflex has once again joined the Gran Fondo Lake Huron team as the host of the Paisley Rest Stop!  Cyclists on the 70k, 110k, and 160k routes will be thrilled to be welcomed to the Paisley Annex for a lovely rest stop hosted by Abraflex. This stop has become known as the “Butter-tart stop” as cyclists last year were amazed to arrive for a break and find fresh butter-tarts waiting for them.

Abraflex is a manufacturer of Personal Protective Equipment to the nuclear power generation industry. Abraflex has evolved over the years as the times and needs for industrial solutions have changed.

As of 2017 Abraflex set up their full-time operations in Paisley, Ontario and supply the need for Personal Protective Equipment in the Nuclear Power Generation Industry, as well as the manufacture of Specialized Products including Piping, Gaskets, Wear Resistance and Rubber Lining, Material Handling services and Decontamination Services. They currently supply the Mark-III-B Protection Suit and Radiation and Contamination Protection Shields, Curtains, and Tents.

Abraflex as a company has a focus on their own safety as well as the safety of their customers without exception.

Owner of Abraflex, Desiree Norwegian states “Working and living in our amazing community of Paisley, in Bruce County, the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation is an essential partner not only for our company but also our community.  The work that the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation has already accomplished for our community is astonishing and we are very excited to be a part of the Gran Fondo once again this year.”

For further information, please contact:

Tracy Murray, Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation 519-797-3230, ext. 3230 tmurray@gbhs.on.ca

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Desiree Norwegian, Owner/Treasurer, Abraflex (2004) Ltd. 519-709-3557

Why Ride?

You ride because local healthcare matters to you and to the people you care about. Gran Fondo Lake Huron is about community stepping up to strengthen care close to home, ensuring our hospitals have the tools and technology needed to support patients when it matters most. Every kilometre you ride and every dollar you raise helps move healthcare forward across the Brightshores Health System region.

Over the years, this event has helped fund meaningful advancements in care, including a Mental Health and Wellness Recovery Centre, state of the art mammography equipment, MRI technology, and a CT Scanner. These investments reflect what happens when a community comes together with a shared commitment to better care.

When you ride, you are not just taking part in an event. You are helping ensure that high quality care is available for families, neighbours, and visitors, today and for years to come.