Thank you for joining us to celebrate the biggest birthday bash of the century, St. Mary’s 100th anniversary. With your support, the Roaring 20s Gala raised more than $513,000, with donations still rolling in.
Congratulations to She Shares Women’s Giving Circle, winner of the Outstanding Community Partner Award in November 2024, presented by AFP Golden Horseshoe Chapter.
As President & CEO of St. Mary’s General Hospital Foundation, I’m always excited when National Philanthropy Day rolls around each Nov. 15. What better opportunity to share how proud I am of the way our community members continually band together to improve local healthcare by supporting St. Mary’s?
The online release of “Heart of Care” falls on National Philanthropy Day (Nov. 15) – a nod to the generosity of donors who have invested in local healthcare for a century, and those who continue to improve care for the future.
The family had had a typical start to their Christmas Eve: Isabelle had been playing with a dollhouse in front of the Christmas tree and planning which holiday movies to watch throughout the day. But by lunchtime, she was doubling over with intense stomach pain.
Please note: as of April 1, 2025, Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s General Hospital have merged to become Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) – LEARN MORE Posted on October 16, 2024 Randy Walden Charity Classic Donation First annual tournament raises $60,000 in support of St. Mary’s General Hospital Congratulations to Nedlaw Group on the success of their first annual Randy Walden Charity Classic, and a heartfelt thank you for an incredible $60,000 raised in support of St. Mary’s General Hospital. The Randy Walden Charity Classic is a testament to Randy’s enduring legacy and commitment to community betterment. Since the company was established in 1988, Nedlaw has developed a long history of innovation, leadership and industry influence. Our community relies on generosity from caring individuals and organizations to support the delivery of compassionate and innovative care at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). Want to support local healthcare at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN)? Donate Now
St. Mary’s General Hospital Foundation has received its largest single donation – a gift that’s already making an impact on local healthcare, including providing a significant boost to the Regional Cardiac Care Centre. The $11.1 million donation from the estate of Ralph and Dorothy Kraft will help fund the construction of a third catheterization suite (cath lab) at St. Mary’s, with roughly $4 million of the gift going toward the cath lab project.
A heartfelt thank you to Scherer Chevrolet Buick GMC for their incredible generosity in raising $12,000 in support of St. Mary’s General Hospital through their first annual Jordan Scherer Memorial Golf Tournament.
A STEMI, short for ST elevation myocardial infarction, is the medical term for a heart attack with a completely blocked coronary artery. When blood flow is fully blocked, heart muscle begins to die. Treatment must be swift and precise.
While Cory often thinks back to the March 2023 day that was nearly his last, his framing of that moment now focuses on what came after it. He thinks about the celebratory gathering he hosted in Stratford a year after his surgery, and how Dr. Ashe surprised his guests by attending.
