St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation is grateful to be the beneficiary of a number of community events hosted throughout the year by compassionate individuals, businesses, and organizations.
Explore our upcoming community events below. Whether you want to participate, donate, or spread the word, your support inspires hope, supports healing, and fosters new discoveries at our Hospital.
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Purse Bingo
The ever-popular Purse Bingo fashionable fundraiser returns on February 8, 2025! Maria Dorego – a steadfast supporter of St. Joe’s – will once again be hosting this charitable event that combines bingo dabbers with designer handbags. Get your tickets today and join us for a Galentine's night out in support of the Mental Health and Addictions Program at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton.
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A Run for Chris
On Sunday, August 18th, 2024, over 400 participants and more than 14 sponsors came together for the third edition of A Run for Chris! The event honours the memory of Chris Owens, who touched the lives and hearts of so many in his community. This year, through sponsorships, registration fees and generous donations, more than $41,500 was raised in support of mental health and addiction care at St. Joe’s Youth Wellness Centre (YWC).
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Sunday Morning Fever
On Sunday, September 28th kidney transplant recipient Saverina Scozzari celebrated her birthday in style. Thanks to ticket sales, sponsorships and an incredible silent auction, Saverina’s birthday party fun-draiser raised more than $22,000 for our Hospital. The funds will be used to help train kidney transplantation and care staff on the need to care for patient in mind, body and spirit so that mental health supports are offered to kidney donors and transplant recipients before and after their surgeries.
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Guitar Strings & Kidney Things
A concert for a cause. A gig that gives back. On October 25, 2024 Guitar Strings & Kidney Things hosted their annual benefit concert and auction featuring indie legends Lowest of the Low at Bridgeworks Hamilton. It was a night of great music for an even greater purpose, as the event raised an amazing $17,500 for kidney care at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.
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For inquiries and support, contact Adam Tillich at adam@stjoesfoundation.ca.