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Running in Gratitude for Life‑Saving Care at St. Joe’s Sahar Monzavi‑Bacon is no stranger to the exceptional care provided at St. Joe’s. Over the years, she has walked through the Hospital’s doors for treatment related to polycystic kidney disease and cystinuria, and for care following a serious accident that left her…

What’s in a Name? John Thorpe Captains Les Domestiques in Paris to Ancaster: A Ride for Research On Sunday, April 26, John Thorpe will stand at the start line of Paris to Ancaster not as its co‑creator or race director, but as a rider—something he’s never had the chance to…

St. Joe’s Stream Team Helps Raise Bay Race Funds to Equip for Tomorrow’s Care  Each year, the historic Around the Bay Road Race attracts nearly 10,000 participants, many of them running and raising funds to support the event’s charity of choice: St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation. In the throngs of race runners this weekend will be a dedicated team of 10 individuals representing St. Joe’s renowned…

Caring for the mind, body and spirit in kidney care  Kidney disease is most prevalent in adults over 65 years of age, but it can and does affect people of all ages, including youth and young adults. Approximately 6 per cent of Canadians aged 18 – 44 are affected. Kidney disease on the rise in Canada and the demand for kidney,…

Running the Bay Race & Raising Funds for St. Joe’s is a Full Circle Moment for PJ Mercanti Exciting changes are underway for this year’s Around the Bay Road Race. Among a new race date — Sunday, April 12 — and new start and finish line locations near Hamilton Harbour,…

Recent Gifts to the Robotic Surgery Revolution Campaign In May of 2025, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation announced it had reached the half-way mark after embarking upon a $20 million fundraising campaign to support the future of robotic surgery and surgical innovation at St. Joe’s. The Robotic Surgery Revolution Campaign is…

March Match is Here: It’s $50K for Around the Bay! March is here and we’re thrilled to share that all month long, we’ll be matching donations made to sponsor St. Joe’s staff members and St. Joe’s teams participating in the Around the Bay Road Race! We have up to $50,000…

Purse Bingo Raises $30,000 for Mental Health & Addictions Care at St. Joe’s  We’re feeling the love after last Friday’s Purse Bingo event, organized by our longtime friend and supporter Maria Dorego, and presented by Delta Bingo and Gaming. Thanks to Maria’s leadership, along with our event sponsors, booth vendors,…

More Changes Afoot for the 132nd Around the Bay Road Race New Date, New Routes and a New Face Running the Full 30K While Raising Funds for St. Joe’s. The Around the Bay Road Race has undergone many changes over the past few years, and the 132nd iteration of the…