Denise, a former cardiac patient at St. Mary’s, sat in on a recent She Shares voting meeting, where members gathered to hear pitches from hospital staff before deciding to fund vital equipment for the urology and emergency departments.
New cardiac program at St. Mary’s brings preventative care to at-risk patients
PREVENT Clinic, powered by Manulife, is a new initiative that will operate out of St. Mary’s Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Clinic at The Boardwalk.
Conestoga College student fundraisers for St. Mary’s
Thanks to Kari Gow and her students at Conestoga College for showcasing their creativity and determination throughout their fundraising course.
Together, they organized impactful charity events supporting St. Mary’s General Hospital Foundation and raised a total of $1,151 – funds that will go directly towards improving local healthcare.
Patient Stories: Ray Huang
Ray Huang knows how it feels to struggle for breath – and the fear and panic that comes with it. As a respiratory therapist in Richmond, B.C., Ray has been helping people with their breathing issues for nearly a decade.
What happens after funding? The journey to St. Mary’s first MRI
This massive project began in early 2023. By the end of March 2024, St. Mary’s will see its first cardiac MRI patient.
Social Art Paint Night Fundraiser
February 15, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. – The SocialArt paint night fundraiser will be a fun and relaxing evening of painting “Full Heart” at the Abe Erb Restaurant in Kitchener.
The Stoidi Group Holiday Toy Donation
Thank you to The Stoidi Group for their holiday toy donation to St. Mary’s General Hospital. Your thoughtful and generous contribution is sure to bring joy and comfort to all the children visiting the Emergency Department during what can often be a challenging time for them and their families.
Cambridge Highlands Lions Club Donation
Thank you to the Cambridge Highlands Lions Club for their generous $2,000 donation in support of St. Mary’s General Hospital. This impactful contribution was raised through their annual fundraising activities, including the engaging Lions TV Bingo on Rogers TV.
The mystery donor who transformed surgery at St. Mary’s
Posted on November 15, 2023 The mystery donor who transformed surgery at St. Mary’s A National Philanthropy Day feature Sometimes help comes in an unexpected way. And in healthcare, it can be lifesaving. That’s the story of Brian Baker, the St. Mary’s General Hospital Foundation donor that no one knew. Baker’s name may sound familiar […]
Patient Stories: Nikki Bakes
Nikki, a new mom to then four-month-old baby Mitchell, had experienced spontaneous coronary artery dissection, more commonly referred to as a SCAD heart attack. It caused her heart to stop for nine minutes – about as long as it takes to cook a hard-boiled egg.