WINGHAM – The 20th Annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon on Oct. 16, once again proved to be a dynamic partner in fundraising for rural mid-western Ontario health care with over $506,000 raised in support of 12 area hospitals.
Continuing with a virtual format again 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 detailing the equipment needs at each participating hospital. A number of philanthropic businesses and organizations, including Bruce Power and Howick Mutual, directed special gifts towards several hospital foundations.
Among the projects funded by this year’s Radiothon are: x-ray machines, an ultrasound unit, cardiac monitors, an anesthetic gas machine and a mammography digital imaging machine.
When the Radiothon went off air at 4 pm, the grand total of funds raised on the day was $506,053.83. This total is expected to grow as the participating hospital foundations continue to accept donations towards their projects until the end of the year.
This year’s CKNX Radiothon benefitted foundations supporting hospitals in Goderich, Chesley, Clinton, Hanover, Listowel, Markdale Mount Forest, Palmerston , Seaforth, Walkerton, Wingham and Wiarton
The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation set a goal of $125,000 for building upgrades, doors, fire alarms and signage. Support towards this project may be made by donating online at www.pdhfoundation.ca or by phoning 519-343-2030 ext. 87701.
The Mount Forest Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation aims to raise $90,000 towards an anesthetic gas machine. Support towards this goal may be made by donating online at www.louisemarshallfoundation.ca or by phoning 519-323-2210 ext. 77711.
Since its inception in 2002, the CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon has raised nearly $13 million in support area rural hospitals.
