$49,774.93 Raised — and So Many Smiles Shared!

May 13, 2025

Thanks to your incredible support during Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Week, a grand total of $49,774.93 was raised for the Cancer & Medical Care Clinic at the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance - Stratford General Hospital!

From cookie lovers to community champions, decorating volunteers to our tireless Tim Hortons teams — this sweet success belongs to you.

Your generosity and enthusiasm help ensure patients in our region continue to receive the compassionate care they need, close to home.

From all of us at the Stratford General Hospital Foundation: Thank you for making Smile Cookie Week so meaningful — and so delicious
 

Thank You,  Rotary Club of Festival City Stratford!

May 6, 2025

With heartfelt gratitude, we acknowledge a generous donation of $10,835 from the Rotary Club of Festival City Stratford. Their support will purchase five specialized recliner chairs for the Special Care Nursery in our Maternal Child Unit.

These chairs aren’t just equipment—they’re a lifeline for bonding. Designed to gently recline, they allow parents to hold their newborns skin-to-skin while the baby continues to receive the hospital’s expert monitoring and care. This quiet, powerful closeness supports healing, strengthens connection, and provides comfort during a tender time.

Because of this gift, more families can experience those precious first snuggles in safety and comfort. 

With Gratitude to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 532

April 10, 2025

A sincere thank you to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 532 New Hamburg for their generous $4,000 donation—made through the Legion’s Poppy Fund—in support of patient care at the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance - Stratford General Hospital.

Their gift will help purchase a vital signs monitor for the Medicine Unit—an essential piece of equipment that supports our healthcare teams in delivering timely, accurate care to patients every day, including veterans receiving care close to home.

We’re grateful for the continued support from Branch 532 and the Legion community. Your dedication to local healthcare—and to the care of those who served—makes a lasting difference.
 

Thank You, Stratford Makers Market

April 7, 2025

We’re sending a heartfelt thank you to the incredible organizers of the Stratford Makers Market, their generous sponsors and everyone who shopped, donated, and shared the joy at this year’s Easter Market in support of our Special Care Nursery.

Thanks to your generosity and community spirit, an amazing $5,190.90 was raised to help care for our tiniest patients!

From over 85 talented local vendors, to food trucks, face painting, a photo booth, and a visit from the Easter Bunnies - the day was bursting with creativity, colour, and kindness.

Special thanks to the team behind the magic: Nicole Bearrs, Sara Clarke, Brittany Henry, Rosalie Preikschas, and Abby Rivers — your continued support means the world to us. Since 2022, the Stratford Makers Market has donated over $20,000 to our Special Care Nursery.

Thanks for making a difference—one handmade item, one smiling face, and one donation at a time.
 

A Heartfelt Thank You to the Rotary  Club of Stratford

January 17, 2025

We're thrilled to announce the Rotary Club of Stratford’s incredible $300,000 pledge to support the Mental Health Unit at Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance- Stratford General Hospital!

This generous contribution, part of our In Our Hands Capital Campaign, will help fund critical upgrades like new beds, safety enhancements, and virtual supports—ensuring our community has access to compassionate, high-quality mental health care.

The Rotary Club’s commitment to mental health began in 2009 with their sponsorship of the Mental Health Unit during the Heart & Soul Campaign. Their dedication to reducing stigma and enhancing patient dignity continues to make a lasting impact.

Thank you, Rotary Club of Stratford, for being a true community champion!

Tommy's Birthday Wish: A Gift for Local Healthcare

December 27, 2024

A big shoutout to Tommy for turning his 5th birthday celebration into a heartfelt gesture! Instead of gifts, Tommy asked for donations to support Stratford General Hospital's Emergency Department in honor of his Aunt Sarah, an Emergency Department nurse.

While Aunt Sarah doesn’t work at Stratford General Hospital, the connection was a natural one for Tommy. His thoughtful choice allows his gift to make a meaningful impact at his local hospital.

Thank you, Tommy, for your incredible generosity and for inspiring others with your giving spirit.