A Gift That Gives Every Month


A Note of Remembrance   We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Patricia Million on December 30. It was a privilege to share Patricia’s story as part of our holiday appeal, highlighting her belief in the power of monthly giving to ensure care is always there when it’s needed most.   Patricia’s generosit...
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Monitor Newsletter: Winter 2025

  The latest issue of the Stratford General Hospital Foundation Monitor is now available!   In this issue: 
  • Community  Comes Together to Raise Over $30 Million!
  • Message from our Board Chair and Executive Director
  • Committed to Care: Get to Know Our Board
  • Donor Spotlight
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    Carole and John Macaulay smile while holding a large ceremonial cheque for $50,000 made out to the Stratford General Hospital Foundation. The cheque is dated November 21, 2024, and designated for the Cancer & Medical Care Clinic. The photo is taken inside the Foundation office, with a window showing trees in the background.

    Monitor Newsletter: Summer 2025 + Impact Report

      The latest issue of the Stratford General Hospital Foundation Monitor is now available.   This issue includes:
  • Every Story Matters: John & Carole Maccaulay
  • Message from Our Board Chair & Executive Director
  • New Cancer and Medical Care Clinic and Pharmacy Unveiled
  • Donor Spotlight
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  • Dr. Tony Read and Rev. Rhonda Lee Read stand in the Stratford General Hospital Foundation office, smiling and holding an oversized donation cheque for $6,248 made out to the Stratford General Hospital Foundation. The gift supports the Cancer & Medical Care Clinic in memory of John E. Read. They are accompanied by their large, fluffy brown-and-white dog, who is sitting in front of them. Large windows line the background of the bright office space.

    Honouring a Life, Supporting a Community

      Congratulations to Dr. Tony Read, our January 50/50 Grand Prize Winner. In a remarkable act of generosity, Tony, and his wife Rev. Rhonda Lee Read are donating the winnings back to support Stratford General Hospital’s new Cancer & Medical Care Clinic.   Contemplating semi-retirement, Tony and Rhonda Lee moved to Stratford ...
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    A group of approximately 20 people gather inside the new Cancer & Medical Care Clinic at the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance - Stratford General Hospital for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Two men in the center smile as they cut a blue ribbon with large ceremonial scissors. Attendees include hospital team members, volunteers, donors, and local leaders, all smiling toward the camera. The space behind them features patient care bays and large windows that fill the clinic with natural light.

    New Cancer and Medical Care Clinic and Pharmacy at Stratford General Hospital Unveiled

      Source: Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance   The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) proudly celebrated the completion of the Cancer and Medical Care Clinic and Pharmacy with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today at Stratford General Hospital. This state-of-the-art facility represents a significant step forward in meeting the nee...
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    A group of 12 people from the Rotary Club of Stratford, the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance and the Stratford General Hospital Foundation pose in the June Blanch Lobby at the Stratford General Hospital with a large ceremonial cheque. The cheque is dated September 19, 2024, and shows a pledge of $300,000 to the Stratford General Hospital Foundation in support of the hospital’s Mental Health Unit. Everyone is smiling and standing in front of a wall that features the foundation’s donor recognition displays, including panels titled “In Our Hands” and “We Can Never Say Thank You Enough.”

    Rotary Club of Stratford Renews $300,000 Pledge to Mental Health Care

      The Rotary Club of Stratford is reaffirming its commitment to the mental health and well-being of our community by renewing its support for the Mental Health Unit at the Stratford General Hospital site of the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA). This renewed pledge of $300,000 supports the Stratford General Hospital Foundation’s curren...
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    The Fischer family stands together outdoors holding a presentation cheque for $10,000 made out to Stratford General Hospital Foundation. The donation, dated October 21, 2024, supports a Chair Bay in the new Cancer & Medical Care Clinic.

    Every Story Matters: Dustie Fischer Allen

      In September 2022, Dustie Allen was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer. At the time, she was a 44 year-old mother of two. “Those words changed my life,” she recalls. “It was overwhelming to think about the long journey ahead—sorting through all the information, doctor’s calls, and treatment plans. The uncertainty...
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    A black-and-white wedding photo from 1957 of John and Lorene Donaldson. John wears a dark suit with a boutonnière, and Lorene wears a floral headpiece with a short veil and a corsage on her dress.

    Every Story Matters. Lori-Jo: Lorene & John Donaldson

    Lorene Donaldson was more than a mother, grandmother, wife, and businesswoman—she was an artist, a nurturer, and a beloved member of her community. Together with her husband John, they built a legacy with Lori-Jo Supermarket.   Even as Lorene faced the challenges of dementia, she remained the heart of her family. John, in her memory, has mad...
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