Saugeen Shores Hospital Foundation

04/09/2026

As we step into a new fiscal year, we are also stepping into a new capital planning cycle across Brightshores Health System.

This year, that list represents more than $17 million in equipment and infrastructure needs across our hospitals.

It is a big number.
And it should be.

Because behind that number are the things a hospital simply cannot function without.

Not all of it is highly visible.
Some of it is behind the walls
Some of it supports the systems that keep everything running
Some of it replaces aging infrastructure that has been relied on for decades.
It may not always be “exciting.”
But it is essential.

Across Grey and Bruce, the five foundations that support Brightshores' work together each year to help fund these priorities.

Different communities. One shared system. One shared responsibility.

When we talk about strengthening healthcare, this is what it looks like. Investing in the foundation that allows everything else to happen.

Community makes it possible.

www.saugeenshoresfoundation.ca

04/08/2026

Some birthdays are worth celebrating in a truly meaningful way and Geordie showed us exactly what that looks like.

On March 21, Geordie marked her 75th birthday with an incredible personal challenge
75 lengths in the pool
75 minutes on the bike
7.5 km on the run

But this was never just about the challenge. It was about love, legacy, and purpose.

Geordie set out to grow the Earl Farrell Endowment Fund to $100,000 in honour of her late husband, Earl and she did it.

Her determination means this fund will continue to support patient comfort and care at our hospital not just today, but for years to come. That is the power of an endowment. It creates something lasting with impact for generations to come.

Geordie, thank you for turning your birthday into something so impactful. Your strength, generosity, and love for Earl have created a legacy that will touch countless lives in our community.

And to everyone who supported her along the way, thank you for being part of something truly special.

This is what community looks like.

04/07/2026

🚴‍♂️ Registration is open for Gran Fondo Lake Huron 2026!

That means you can secure your spot early and start planning for an incredible ride along the Lake Huron shoreline—all while supporting our local hospital.

With multiple route options, there’s something for every level of rider.

👉 Register here: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/114326/2026-gran-fondo-lake-huron

04/01/2026

We have BIG, BIG… HUGE news 👀✨

New this year at Gran Fondo Lake Huron, presented by Bruce Power and Suppliers… a 50/50 raffle!!

Here’s the best part
Anyone can get in on the fun
You don’t have to be riding
You don’t even have to be there to win

Half the jackpot could go to you…
and the other half goes toward real, everyday improvements in care at Brightshores Health System

Click the link, grab your tickets, and you’re in 🙌

Win Big. Give Big. 💙

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03/29/2026

Some of the most powerful support for local healthcare starts with a simple idea.

A bake sale.
A garage sale.
A trivia night.
A workplace challenge.
A neighbourhood block party.

Community Led Events are organized by people like you who want to do their part to strengthen healthcare close to home. These events bring people together, spark generosity, and create a ripple effect that supports care across Brightshores Health System.

Every dollar raised helps ensure the resources our hospital teams need are there for our families, friends, and neighbours.

Your event can make a real difference.

We would love to support your idea and help your creativity come to life. No event is too big or too small.

Reach out today to get started.
📧 info@smhfoundation.ca

Or message us here.

03/25/2026

Every gift has a reason behind it.

A moment.
A person.
An experience that stayed with you.

Whether you’ve given as an individual, a family, or a business, your support of Brightshores Health System comes from somewhere. And no reason is too big or too small.

At Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation, those reasons matter. They are what connect our community and help move healthcare forward, together.

Now we want to hear from you.

What inspired you to give?

Share your story in the comments or send us a message. You can also submit your story today at smhfoundation.ca/submit-your-story/

03/23/2026

Today, we had the privilege of presenting a Healthcare Hero Award nomination to our in-patient nursing team. This nomination and donation came from a donor who made a gift in memory of his wife.

His wish was simple.
To say thank you.

To honour the care she received and recognize the people who supported them through such an important time.

Moments like this are a powerful reminder that healthcare is deeply personal.
It lives in the connections between people, in the care that is given and in the gratitude that follows.

It reminds us that healthcare is not just something we access; it is something we experience together.

What does local healthcare mean to you?
www.smhfoundation.ca

03/18/2026

August feels far away, and that is exactly the point.

Registering early gives you time to plan, prepare, and fundraise with intention, all in support of care close to home.

Care Starts Here. You Make It Move.

Gran Fondo Lake Huron 2026 registration is open. Learn more about the event, routes, volunteering, and how to get involved at granfondolakehuron.ca

03/13/2026

Have an idea that brings people together? Turn it into something powerful for local healthcare.

Community Led Events are a fun and meaningful way to give back while doing something you already love. Whether it is a lemonade stand, backyard BBQ, golf tournament, workplace challenge, or community celebration, every gathering can help move healthcare forward close to home.

When you host an event in support of Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation, the impact is real. The funds raised help ensure the right equipment, technology, and resources are there when our families, friends, and neighbours need care through Brightshores Health System.

Big or small, every event strengthens healthcare for our community.

Your idea. Your leadership. Real impact.

We would love to help bring your creativity to life. No event is too big or too small.

Reach out today to start the conversation.
📧 info@smhfoundation.ca

Or send us a message here.

03/09/2026

In February, loved ones were remembered through memorial gifts made to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation. Each name represents a life deeply valued and a memory that continues to be carried forward by those who loved them.

We are grateful to those who chose to honour someone special in this way. Through these thoughtful gifts, their legacy lives on while helping advance healthcare close to home for our community. 💙