Hearts for Healthcare

06/03/2026

DRUMROLL PLEASE.....

✨ Together, we made a difference. ✨

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our sponsors, volunteers, guests, silent auction contributors, entertainers, and community supporters, the 2026 Hearts for Healthcare Gala raised an amazing $265,500 for local healthcare.

This event is a true reflection of what can happen when a community comes together with a shared purpose. Every ticket purchased, auction bid placed, sponsorship secured, volunteer hour given, and donation made helped make this year’s gala a tremendous success.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us continue to enhance healthcare close to home.

05/29/2026

What a night.

From the moment our guests arrived to the final song on the dance floor, this year’s Hearts for Healthcare Gala was filled with generosity, laughter, connection, and unforgettable memories.

We are so grateful to everyone who attended, volunteered, sponsored, donated, performed, and helped bring this incredible evening to life. Together, you made a meaningful impact on local healthcare while creating a night to remember.

A special thank you to Ben Smith Photography for capturing the magic of the evening and creating this beautiful recap for our community to enjoy.

Take a look back at an unforgettable night and celebrate everything we accomplished together.

05/27/2026

Cheers to Our Evening Architects ✨

Creating an unforgettable gala experience takes an incredible team of talented people working behind the scenes and throughout the evening to bring the energy, atmosphere, and entertainment to life.

A heartfelt thank you to Ben Smith Photography for beautifully capturing the evening, and to Fusion Pro for their incredible production work, lighting, audio, and overall event experience.

Thank you to our wonderful MCs, Rob and Lea, auctioneer Miles, 4 Wing Band, Knocs Industries, Darren Durnford, Reagan Dehide, Uptown Band, our DJ, flair bartender DJ Flair, and violinist Gabriela Wingerter for helping create such an unforgettable atmosphere from beginning to end.

A huge thank you as well to Sobeys Liquor, Sobeys Cold Lake, and Lakeland Co-op for helping create an elevated beverage, wine, and hospitality experience for our guests throughout the evening.

To our incredible volunteers, Cold Lake High School grads for bussing, and our amazing security teams including WatchDog Security, Titans Boxing Club, and Cold Lake Fire Rescue, thank you for your hard work, professionalism, and support throughout the event.

A special thank you as well to the Cold Lake Ag Society for hosting our 50/50, to Johan, our “IT guy,” for helping ensure the WiFi and technical support ran seamlessly throughout the evening, and to Travis Roe for capturing additional moments from the gala.

It takes so many moving parts and so many amazing people to create a night like this, and we are truly grateful for every person who helped bring this year’s gala to life.

05/25/2026

Merit Medical Clinic is now on Facebook. ❤️

Be sure to give their new page a follow to stay up to date on clinic information, updates, and appointment availability.

Help us spread the word and support local healthcare in our community:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590371392868

Welcome to Merit Medical Clinic 💙
Providing professional, compassionate healthcare for individuals and families in Cold Lake and the Lakeland region. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in a warm and supportive environment.

05/21/2026

One of the most magical parts of this year’s gala was the incredible atmosphere created throughout the evening, and that vision only came to life because of the many talented and generous people who helped transform the space.

A very special thank you to the incredible Exquisite Eventures ladies, Jennifer Delorme and Kathleen Hargrove, who graciously joined our gala committee this year and brought so much talent, creativity, and vision to the event. Their expertise and eye for detail helped elevate every part of the evening.

From stunning florals and beautiful trees, to vintage furniture, elegant tablescapes, photo areas, greenery, decor details, and all the finishing touches in between, every corner of the room was thoughtfully brought together to create an unforgettable experience for our guests.

A heartfelt thank you as well to Cold Lake Florist Inc and Cindy Lynne and her crew, Dollar Store Plus, E-Tree, The Tree Farm, Wendy McWilliam, Lucy Palsat, Eloise Feairs, Bonnyville Health Foundation and the Cold Lake Men's Shed entrance creation, Ben & Leila Fadiyew of Budget Blinds and Fad’s Vintage, Canadian Tire, and our incredible bussers who helped keep the evening running so smoothly.

Your creativity, hard work, generosity, and willingness to help bring big ideas to life made this year’s gala truly special. We are so grateful for each of you.

05/20/2026

One of the most incredible parts of our gala each year is the generosity of our community.

Our silent auction was filled with amazing items and experiences donated by local businesses, organizations, and supporters who continue to show up for Hearts for Healthcare in such meaningful ways.

Every contribution, big or small, helped create excitement throughout the evening while directly supporting healthcare initiatives in our community.

To all of our silent auction contributors, thank you for your generosity, your support, and for helping make this year’s gala such a success. We are truly so grateful.

05/19/2026

Behind every unforgettable gala night is an incredible team of volunteers making the magic happen.

From setup and cleanup crews, to Silent Auction volunteers and the many individuals helping throughout the evening, this year’s Garden of Secrets Gala simply would not have been possible without you.

A heartfelt thank you as well to The Chopped Leaf, Burger King, Subway, Boston Pizza, Sobeys, Joly’s Fine Cuisine, and Tim Hortons for helping keep our volunteers fed and fueled throughout the weekend.

Your time, energy, generosity, and support helped create an unforgettable experience for our guests and our community.

Thank you for being part of the heart behind this event and for helping support local healthcare through Hearts for Healthcare.

We are so grateful for each and every one of you.

05/19/2026

Happening today starting at 10:30 AM 💙

Joly’s On Wheels will be set up at the Cold Lake Hospital parking lot for Healthcare Appreciation Day!

A special thank you to Joly’s On Wheels for recognizing the incredible healthcare workers who care for our community every day.

Healthcare staff can enjoy:
🍟 20% off poutine
🥤 Free lemonade courtesy of Hearts for Healthcare
🍮 Free sticky toffee pudding from Joly’s On Wheels

Thank you to all of our healthcare workers for everything you do ❤️

⚠️ IMPORTANT UPDATE ⚠️

Due to the cold weather conditions this weekend, we have decided to cancel our grand opening for Friday & Saturday. ❄️🌧️

NEW DATES:

📍 Tuesday May 19 — Cold Lake Hospital
10:30 AM – 6:30 PM

📍 Friday May 22 — Canadian Tire Cold Lake
11:30 AM – 6:30 PM

📍 Saturday May 23 — Canadian Tire Cold Lake
11:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Thanks for the support — see you next week! ❤️

05/17/2026

Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable May Long Weekend from all of us at Hearts for Healthcare 💙