Every year, individuals, clubs, businesses, and organizations come together to raise urgently-needed funds for our hospital by hosting their own events and fundraising activities – big or small – in our communities.

Together with your families, friends, neighbours and colleagues, you can make an incredible impact.

What is a Community Event?

A Community Event is any (yes, ANY) activity hosted by a group, organization, or individual to raise money in support of Southlake. It’s a great way to honour a loved one or colleague, celebrate a milestone, or say thank you for the care you or someone you know received.

Because Southlake does not receive government funding for most new or replacement tools and equipment, we rely entirely on the generosity of our communities to ensure our experts have the right tools to provide the care you need, when you need it. When we work together, we can make a big difference – right here in our communities!

Event Spotlight

NewRoads LakeRide

Join us for the Annual NewRoads LakeRide. 100% of funds raised at this year’s NewRoads Automotive Group event will support our Mental Health Program.

Your participation at NewRoads LakeRide will help ensure we have the healing space that every patient and family deserves in our Mental Health Program.

To learn more, visit newroadslakeride.ca. #HeadsUpforMentalHealth

Whiskey, Wine & MR Menswear

Southlake physician models will walk the catwalk at the Whiskey, Wine & MR Menswear event. The event supports Southlake’s Regional Cancer Care Program with the purchase of urgently needed equipment such as a PET/CT scanner, a critical diagnostic, staging and monitoring tool and fifth linear accelerator (LINAC) used for radiation treatments, as well as expanding ambulatory services for acute leukemia.  Learn more at southlake.ca/MRfashion.

Ladies in Philanthropy for Southlake (LiPS)

Ladies in Philanthropy for Southlake (LiPS) is an entertaining, engaging and inclusive circle of women looking for an opportunity to shape their local hospital with like-minded individuals. In addition to enjoying social and educational events throughout the year, LiPS donors gather annually to collectively decide which Southlake project to fund with their combined contributions of $1,000 each. Each year, they gather at Southlake to hear presentations on our hospital’s priorities (including equipment, technology and campaigns), and vote to decide what their combined gift will fund. In past years, they have helped purchase a Neonatal Open Resuscitation Bed, Laparscopic Video Tower, Vital Signs Monitors, Endo Vascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR), Surgical Operating Room lights, a SLIT lamp and Paediatric Early Warning Systems Vital Sign Monitors, all having significant impact on the care provided at Southlake Health.

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a member, please follow this link.

Be a Hero Head Shave

Be a Hero Head Shave is a community fundraiser organized by the York Regional Police in support of Southlake’s Paediatric Oncology Clinic. Southlake sees more than a thousand patient visits every year from children facing cancer. Donations made to the Be a Hero fundraiser will help make that increased support possible and ensure Southlake continues to provide leading-edge cancer care to every child, close to home.

Learn More About Be a Hero

Polo for Heart

For over 40 years, Polo for Heart, Canada’s largest and longest running charity polo event, has helped make great strides in cardiac care. Since 1979, Polo for Heart has raised $5 million for 1.6 million Canadians living with heart disease, Southlake’s Cardiac Care Program, and other heart and stroke related charities.

Learn more about Polo for Heart at poloforheart.org.

Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation Fundraising Program

Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation encourages everyone to get 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity each week for optimal health benefits. Join an annual event that supports the highest priority needs of the Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation Fundraising Program and does just that! Organized by Southlake’s very own clinicians, administrative staff and volunteers at the Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Clinic, the event raises funds for the program’s innovations, patient assessment tools, and patient education. The Beat Goes On, formerly known as Walk of Life is a non-competitive indoor walk with fun activities and prizing – that’s great for the whole family.

For up to date information about the event, visit: give.southlake.ca/beatgoeson

Year-round Programs

There are plenty of ways you can support Southlake. One of them is by supporting Southlake Foundation’s dedicated community partners with year-round programs that help us provide leading edge care, close to home!