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Waterloo Regional Health Network Foundation (WRHN Foundation), builds on decades of partnership in fundraising and community engagement to support Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) and its ability to provide vital care to a growing population.

06/01/2026

In the spirit of RedDAY, Dr. Gabe Acosta and Al Qahwash from the Waterloo Regional Health Network - WRHN team are busting common cardiac myths you’ve probably been believing.

The good news? The PREVENT Clinic, powered by Manulife, is here to help our community learn the facts, identify hidden risks early, and save lives.

Ready to step up for your health? The first-ever Manulife RedDAY Walk is THIS SATURDAY! 👟❤️

It is completely FREE to register, and thanks to Manulife, every single dollar raised is being matched dollar-for-dollar up to $200,000!

Visit RedDAY.ca to register for free or donate today!

06/01/2026

Today, we are celebrating the 1st anniversary of the WRHN Foundation!

One year ago today, we officially came together to form the Waterloo Regional Health Network Foundation. Following the merger of our local hospitals, we joined forces to create a unified voice supporting the healthcare needs of 1.4 million people - 10% of Ontarians! 🏥❤️

With our region’s population on track for significant growth, coming together means we can meet complex healthcare needs and fund advanced medical equipment that isn't covered by government funding.

Thank you to every donor, corporate partner, and community member for standing with us during this transformative first year. Together, we are ensuring our community has access to the best possible care, close to home.

Make an impact at wrhnf.ca/donate/give-today/.

Our physician recruitment fundraising campaign closes tonight. We need 50 more donors to give and help us improve access...
05/30/2026

Our physician recruitment fundraising campaign closes tonight. We need 50 more donors to give and help us improve access to care across our communities.

Your gift by midnight will help us recruit more family physicians and hospital specialists to our region.

Be part of the solution:
🔹 1 in 5 people across Waterloo Region do not have a family doctor.
🔹 Nearly 1 in 3 patients who visit WRHN’s emergency departments (ED) are unattached to a primary care provider.
🔹 WRHN’s EDs were designed to handle 320 patients per day. Earlier this year, they averaged 400 patients per day, 25% more than their intended capacity.

For many, the ED is becoming one of the only sources for seeking medical care, and when that happens, wait times surge. As our population grows towards 1 million residents, we need to act now to address this family doctor shortage together.

Make a gift at bringdocstokw.ca.

05/29/2026

Heart disease doesn’t wait, and neither should we. ❤️

The PREVENT Clinic, powered by Manulife, was created with one clear mission: to help our community identify and mitigate risk factors of heart disease before they lead to a crisis.

Through education, specialist consultations, and personalized care, we’re changing the future of cardiac health in Kitchener-Waterloo.

Join us on June 6 for RedDAY! Whether you’re joining the Manulife RedDAY Walk or donating online, you’re supporting life-saving prevention.

Remember: Manulife is matching all donations dollar-for-dollar up to $200,000! Double your impact today at RedDAY.ca.

05/28/2026

Waterloo Region is facing an unprecedented rise in demand for youth mental health support, and this week, our community proved that we are truly stronger together. 💜

On Wednesday night, a sold-out room of local advocates, donors, and clinical leaders gathered at Rupert Street Recording Studio for our third annual Stronger Together Mental Health Dinner, raising an incredible $80,000 for child and youth care at Waterloo Regional Health Network - WRHN.

The funds will directly support WRHN’s piloting of the Integrated Collaborative Care Project for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry—a first-of-its-kind model in Ontario. By bringing child psychiatry, pediatrics, family physicians, and allied health teams together, improving coordination of care for children and youth experiencing mental health challenges. In just three years, this event has raised more than $195,000!

The evening also marked the presentation of our Bloom Awards, honouring those breaking stigma and advancing mental health support:

Scott Tonelli (Community Impact): Raised over $40,000 through his Change 4 Change holiday light show.
Steven Page (Mental Health Advocacy): Shared his personal journey and treated guests to an intimate studio performance.
Tracy Valko (Mental Health Advocacy): Event founder and the driving force behind this initiative since day one.
Maddi Kolberg (Patient Resilience): Turned family loss and a mental health journey into fierce advocacy.

An extraordinary evening like this depends on partners who care deeply about this region. Our sincere thanks to our presenting sponsor, Generations Collective, along with sponsors SV Law, the Goodman Family Foundation, BMO, and Rupert Street Recording.

To everyone who joined us, thank you for ensuring no young person has to face their hardest moments alone.

Support local youth mental health at wrhnf.ca/events/stronger-together/donate/.

Right now, 1 in 5 people in our community do not have access to a family doctor. When our healthcare system is missing a...
05/28/2026

Right now, 1 in 5 people in our community do not have access to a family doctor. When our healthcare system is missing a piece as vital as primary care, the entire system feels the strain.

Look at our Emergency Departments: they were designed to handle 320 people a day, but this past February, they were averaging over 400. Routine health concerns are spilling into the ER because patients have nowhere else to turn.

We need your help to tackle this challenge. Your gift today directly addresses this crisis by strengthening our system in two vital ways:

1. Recruiting family doctors so more residents have access to primary care right when they need it.
2. Recruiting hospital specialists, including neurologists, anesthesiologists, and emergency specialists, ensuring the 1.4 million people who rely on WRHN receive care close to home.

Last year, the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce raised more than $180,000. Will you help us match the business community and double our opportunity to recruit?

Please make your gift by May 31 to bring doctors to KW - bringdocstokw.ca.

05/27/2026

What actually motivates preventative healthcare?

We went for a spin with our partners at Manulife to get the inside scoop on why they’re stepping up for prevention right here in Waterloo Region.

From funding the life-saving PREVENT Clinic at WRHN to showing up on the pavement, Manulife’s commitment to our community's heart health is unmatched.

Are you ready to step up for heart health? Join us on Saturday, June 6, for the all-new Manulife RedDAY Walk. It is completely free to register, and Manulife is matching all donations up to $200,000! ❤️👟

Sign up at RedDAY.ca!

05/26/2026

We need your help.

100,000+ people in our community don't have a family doctor.

25-30% of family doctors are nearing retirement.

1/3 of patients visiting Waterloo Regional Health Network - WRHN’s emergency department do not have a family doctor.

As our population grows, this problem will only get worse unless we take action.

Your support today will help us recruit more family doctors and specialists to the Region of Waterloo, ensuring more of our community members can access the care they need, when they need it.

Donate by May 31st to help bring doctors to Waterloo Region bringdocstokw.ca.

Tune in for heart health! 📻❤️This Friday, June 5, is the RedDAY Radiothon! We’re broadcasting LIVE from WRHN @ Queen’s B...
05/25/2026

Tune in for heart health! 📻❤️

This Friday, June 5, is the RedDAY Radiothon! We’re broadcasting LIVE from WRHN @ Queen’s Blvd from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thanks to our friends at Corus Radio Kitchener, you can tune in on 91.5 The Beat and 107.5 Dave Rocks all day long. Hear inspiring stories from patients and staff, and learn how you can support the PREVENT Clinic.

Plus, every donation made during the Radiothon will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Manulife up to $200,000!

Double your impact and step up for heart health at RedDAY.ca.

We’re officially sold out! In just two years, the Stronger Together community has raised over $120,000 for youth in the ...
05/24/2026

We’re officially sold out! In just two years, the Stronger Together community has raised over $120,000 for youth in the Waterloo Region.

Now, we’re heading into year three with a new take, a very special guest, and a continued commitment to strengthening mental health services in our community.

Thank you to all of our guests and sponsors who have stepped up in support of youth mental health services.

With special guest Steven Page sharing his personal journey through song and storytelling, it’s going to be a night to remember!

We are stronger together. If you want to support mental health services at WRHN, visit wrhnf.ca/events/stronger-together/donate/.

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235 The Boardwalk, Suite 300
Kitchener, ON
N2N0B1

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