FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The 25th Annual Headwaters Health Care Foundation Gala raised $748,000 (NET) for Cancer Care Equipment!
ORANGEVILLE, ON – September 23, 2024
On Friday, September 13th, the 25th Annual Headwaters Foundation Gala was a resounding success, raising $748,000 (NET) in one evening for vital medical equipment with a focus on cancer care, close to home. To kick off the evening of fundraising George and Bonnie Ledson announced a $100,000 donation. This was an exciting surprise to all those in attendance. The Ledsons were followed by Steve & Sandra Hartman, Kirk & Joyce Brannon and Andrew Brenton who all gave $100,000 as well! The Ledsons, Hartmans, Brannons and Brentons have all been incredibly generous supporters of Headwaters Health Care Foundation. Their remarkable gifts created great momentum for donations throughout the evening and inspired others to make significant contributions that helped us to surpass our goal.
Speaking on behalf of the Gala Committee, Chair Jenn Conroy said, “I am incredibly proud of the work we did on this year's ‘Havana Nights’ Gala. The guests enthusiastically embraced the theme, and it was a marvelous evening of fundraising. The success of the event truly reflects the dedication and support of our community. We are grateful for everyone who contributed to making this night another memorable one.”
K.C. Carruthers, Headwaters Health Care Foundation CEO said, “What an incredible evening of fundraising for our hospital. For 25 years the Headwaters Gala has been a vital fundraising event, and this year we raised an incredible $748,000! I want to sincerely thank all those who contributed to the fundraising success including sponsors, volunteers, attendees, staff and most importantly the Gala Committee. My heartfelt appreciation goes out to the Gala Committee who work tirelessly to make this event so unique year after year. It is truly a transformational fundraising event, and it makes an enormous impact on health care in our community.”
Headwaters Health Care Foundation extends a sincere thank you to all the guests in attendance who embraced the ‘Havana Nights’ theme, dazzling everyone with incredible outfits and bright colours. We also want to acknowledge the invaluable support of the evening’s donors and sponsors, which included our Signature Sponsors: E. Hofmann Plastics and The Waechter Family; Diamond Sponsors: Brannon Steel and James Dick Construction; Gold Sponsors: Delta Piping Products, Grecia Mayers-Kendall, Jaguar Land Rover Brampton, Orangeville Honda, RBC/Roud Wealth Management, Scotia Wealth Management, Hereward Farms/S. Burnett & Associates, and Tire Discounter Group Inc.; and Silver Sponsors: AIRFx Heating & Air Conditioning, Champion Shavings Corporation, Chartwell Retirement Residences, Ferguson Fine Homes, Green Monkey Creative, Hockley Valley Resort, Orangeville Citizen/Caledon Citizen/Shelburne Free Press, QuakeMarketing Group and Wightman.
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About Headwaters Health Care Centre (HHCC)
HHCC, is an innovative, community centred medium-size hospital serving residents of the greater Dufferin-Caledon region. Headwaters offers acute and complex continuing care with 24/7 Emergency Department coverage as well as extensive outpatient services in a newly built Ambulatory Care Centre and is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada. Please visit www.headwatershealth.ca for more information and a full list of services.
About Headwaters Health Care Foundation
Headwaters Health Care Foundation is the fundraising organization of Headwaters Health Care Centre. The Foundation raises funds for medical equipment, infrastructure and continuing education. For more information or to donate, visit hhcfoundation.com.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Shauna Santarossa
Senior Development Officer, Marketing, Communications & Donor Relations
Headwaters Health Care Foundation
ssantarossa@headwatershealth.ca or 519.941.2702, ext. 2821