February 25, 2026
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, donors and guests, this fashionable community event has raised an impressive $30,000 to support the Mental Health and Addictions Program at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.
A sold‑out crowd of 530 guests gathered at Carmens Event Centre for a night of big fun, heartfelt generosity and fabulous designer prizes. 11 lucky guests took home designer handbags from brands like Burberry, Michael Kors, and Coach, while everyone enjoyed delicious bites, the wares of local vendors, and the chance to win more than 50 door prizes and raffle giveaways. But at the heart of it all, the true winner was our Hospital and the patients we’re honoured to serve.
As the regional lead and second largest provider of mental health and addictions care in all of Ontario, St. Joe’s is dedicated to reducing stigma, improving access to care, and supporting those living with mental health or substance use concerns. Events like Purse Bingo play a vital role in strengthening our mission. Thanks to your support, these funds will be allocated to expanding access to mental health services across our community. We are so honoured to have been selected as the beneficiary of funds raised through this remarkable community event.
Thanks to Our Event Sponsors
Purse Sponsors
Anthony Diletti, Diletti Salon and Spa
Maria Dorego, Zen Vibez
Raffle Sponsors
Baci Ristorante
Barbertown
Beauty 21 Brow Studio
Bouquetino Floral Studio
Diletti Salon and Spa
Fortino’s Eastgate, Mike Rosenberg
Foxy Box Laser & Wax Bar
Industria Pizza
Lily DiBerardo
Lotus Aroma
Maria Dorego
Pho Dui Bo Queenston Rd
Profetto/Savatteri Family Medical Practice
PUIG Canada
Shoppers Drug Mart Eastgate Square, Gorjan Riskovski
Swiss Chalet Queenston Road
The Glam Lounge
Tees-N-More
Tim Hortons Eastgate Square, Colleen Perino
Vichy Canada
Thanks to Our Event Vendors
Greg Williams, Team Williams Real Estate
Jouviance Canada
Kelly Ferguson Readings
Look Devine Beauty
Lotus Aroma
Love My Denim Bag
The Nail Boutique and Medical Foot Care
PUIG Canada
Sucre Dip
Superpatch
You & Eye Optometry
Event Licence: #26-887109