WINGHAM – The CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon event has a strong tradition of generating fundraising dollars in support of local hospitals, and this year was no exception.
The 21st annual radiothon took to the airwaves on Oct. 15, and raised an incredible $364,559 in support of the eight participating hospitals in Mid-Western Ontario, including Palmerston and District Hospital and Louise Marshall Hospital in Mount Forest.
Continuing with a virtual format this year, donations were accepted during the all-day broadcast on AM920, which featured heartwarming stories from patients, as well as interviews with health care professionals and volunteers outlining the urgent medical equipment needs at each hospital, states as press release from organizers.
A number of businesses and organizations, including: Bruce Power, Germania Mutual Insurance, West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance, AXIOM Mutual Insurance Co, Howick Mutual Insurance, Howick Optimists and Brussels Legion Branch 218 directed special gifts towards several hospital foundations. Among the projects funded by this year’s Radiothon are: a laparoscopic tower, colonoscopes, a gastroscope, an ultrasound machine, cardiac monitor upgrades, an anesthetic machine, a steam autoclave and operating room lighting.
When the Radiothon went off the air at 4pm, the grand total of funds raised was $364,559. This is expected to grow as participating hospital foundations continue to accept donations towards their projects until the end of the year.
In addition to hospitals in Palmerston and Mount Forest, the radiothon benefits hospitals in Clinton, Hanover, Listowel, Seaforth, Walkerton and Wingham.
