WDH Foundation News & Events
Upcoming Events
September 18, 2026
Viva Las Vegas, a Future Care Collective members exclusive!
Are you feeling lucky?
We’re bringing the Vegas experience home to Wingham. Our Future Care Collective members will enjoy a casino themed evening with professional dealers, regulation gaming tables, and a trendy food and cocktail menu. Guests can try their hand at poker, blackjack and more games of chance earning chips towards fantastic raffle prizes.
Join the Future Care Collective by September 16 to get your exclusive invitation to Vegas night.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 – CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon
Goal: to raise $100,000 for 4 Emergency Defibrillators
The CKNX Healthcare Heroes Radiothon is back for it’s 25th anniversary on the third Saturday of October. There are so many ways you can help us celebrate this milestone year and support your local hospital.
Listen and pledge live on October 17th by tuning in to AM920 from 9am to 4pm and hourly on 101.7 The One and Cool 94.5 and:
Call 519-357-1310 or 1-887-CARE-4U6 during the broadcast to pledge your support
Text HERO WINGHAM to 41010 to give $10 during October
Give in advance by mailing your donation to PO Box 1228, Wingham ON, N0G 2W0
Full information at the CKNX website
Challenge & Win
Increase your impact by using your Radiothon gift to issue a CHALLENGE.
Everyone who submits a challenge or responds to a challenge will be entered for a chance to win $500 at your local grocery store.
Example: “Sarah challenges all pickleball players to match or beat her donation of $25″
Current Funding Priorities
2026/2027 – Ultrasound
Ultrasound imaging is one of the most widely used and essential diagnostic tools in modern medicine. It uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time image of internal organs, tissues and blood flow – without the use of radiation – making it a safe and effective option for patients of all ages.
Our current ultrasound machine has reached the end of its useful lifespan and is no longer able to meet the demands of our diagnostic imaging program. Replacing the ultrasound will significantly improve image quality, reliability, and access to care.
Ongoing Needs
Thanks to the generosity of the community, the WDH Foundation is proud to have funded more than $16 million in medical equipment and facility upgrades at the Wingham & District Hospital. Donors like you have the power to keep this legacy going. By making a gift to the WDH Foundation you are providing our caregivers with the tools they need to serve the community.
Gifts made to the WDH Foundation go directly towards high priority needs. Some of the essential items that are required in the 2026-2027 year include:
- Blood gas analyzer
- Inpatient mattresses
- ER stretcher
- Ultrasound
- Wheelchairs
- ER defibrillators
- Patient monitoring system
Total funding needs for 2026-2027 = $1,128,854
Foundation News
Vance Fund Contributes Over $85,000 to Ultrasound at Wingham Hospital
For decades, Lee and Thora Vance were dedicated members of the Wingham community, known not only for their local pharmacy business but also for their commitment to giving back. Through the endowment fund established in their name, their legacy of community investment continues to make a meaningful difference in Wingham.
The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation has been fortunate to receive ongoing support from the Vance Fund over the years. This latest gift represents a significant investment in local healthcare and will help ensure patients have access to modern diagnostic technology close to home.
The Foundation extends its heartfelt appreciation to the members of the Vance Fund committee for their continued stewardship of the fund and dedication to preserving Vance’s spirit of generosity.
Wingham & District Hospital Foundation Announces a $2.6 Million Contribution
The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation has announced a contribution of more than $2.6 million to support patient care and hospital improvements during the 2025–2026 fiscal year. The funding will provide essential medical equipment that will directly benefit patients across the region.
A significant portion of this year’s investment includes the final installments toward the hospital’s new CT scanner, a transformative addition made possible through the Foundation’s Caring Together capital campaign. The CT Scanner is now operating 24/7 and is helping patients access faster diagnostic imaging close to home, reducing the need to travel outside the community for care.
Additional funding this year supported a wide range of priorities throughout the hospital, including a new bone density unit – a brand-new service for the hospital – as well as, orthopedic surgical tools, a scope drying cabinet, oncology chairs, medication carts, wheelchairs, mattresses, and pain pumps.
The Foundation also continued its annual support of the Wingham & Area Health Professionals Recruitment Committee, helping attract and retain healthcare professionals for the community.
“These investments reflect the incredible commitment our community has to sustaining excellent local health services,” said Executive Director Nicole Duquette-Jutzi. “Every dollar helps put vital tools and technology in the hands of our competent and compassion care team.”
This year’s fundraising success was made possible through generous support from donors, businesses, service clubs, grant programs, the CKNX Healthcare Heroes Radiothon, the Giving Tuesday Big Match campaign, memorial gifts, and other fundraising initiatives. The Auxiliary to the Wingham & District Hospital also made a significant contribution of more than $24,000 toward equipment purchases.
Since its establishment, the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation has contributed more than $16.7 million to the hospital in support of patient care and medical equipment.
The FCC celebrates the success of their second event!
The ballpark-inspired event featured a themed menu and décor. The highlight of the evening was the pitch contest when hospital representatives stepped up to present important equipment needs at the hospital.
Three project pitches were presented to the group. Dr. Sean Henderson spoke about the need for new defibrillators to support critical emergency care. Jaide Campbell, Diagnostic Imaging Manager, alongside Medical Radiation Technologist Heather Logan, presented the case for a new ultrasound machine to enhance diagnostic imaging services. Orthopedic tools were pitched by Manager of Surgical Services Tori Ducharme and Director if Operations Michelle Wick, highlighting their importance in establishing a new surgical service.
Following the presentations, Future Care Collective members cast their votes to determine which project would receive the $34,200 raised through the annual contributions of the club’s 52 current members. The winning project was the new ultrasound machine, which will help improve imaging quality and support access to fast and accurate diagnoses for patients in the community.
Catch Up on Past WDH Foundation News
“The Foundation Connection” newsletter is available online! Simply click on the edition you’d like to read.
Spring 2026 Newsletter
Winter 2025 Newsletter