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Saanichton Village Association’s 21st Annual Community Christmas & Hospital Fundraiser

Celebrate the spirit of the season with the Saanichton Village Association at their 21st Annual Community Christmas and Hospital Fundraiser on Saturday, December 6th. This cherished local tradition brings neighbours together for a morning full of festive fun and community spirit, all in support of the Saanich Peninsula Hospital and Healthcare Foundation.

Event Details
Saturday, December 6th – 9 am to 1 pm
Central Saanich Municipal Hall and surrounding area

Activities include:

• Cookie decorating at the Log Cabin Museum
• Tally-Ho carriage rides from 10 am to 1 pm. Pre-registration is required online at www.saanichtonvillage.com.
• Gourmet pancake breakfast by donation at St. Mary’s Church (Cultra and East Saanich Road)
• Christmas Tree Trail with a chance to win one of 20 horse stuffies

Join us Saturday, December 6

The community came together on Tuesday, July 1st for a festive Canada Day Celebration hosted by Dan-D Pak at 1700 Mt. Newton Cross Road in Saanichton. The family-friendly event featured a BBQ, live music, fun games, and a lively Best Dressed contest that encouraged guests to show off their Canada-themed attire.

Dan-D Pak also sold a variety of their popular products on-site, with 100% of proceeds donated to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital & Healthcare Foundation. Funds raised supported vital local healthcare initiatives through our Foundation.

This celebration was Mr. Dan On’s way of giving back to the community and continued Dan-D Pak’s long-standing support of the hospital.

Torque Masters Car Show & 2026 Calendars

The Torque Masters Car Club hosted another fantastic Sidney Car Show on Sunday, August 3rd, bringing together car enthusiasts and community supporters for a fun and meaningful day. The Saanich Peninsula Hospital & Healthcare Foundation was on-site under the blue tent, where guests could purchase the 2026 Torque Masters Car Club calendar and take part in the Torque Masters Split the Pot draw.

This year’s special-edition calendar features the beautifully restored ’47 Chrysler, generously donated to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital and now proudly displayed in the Long-term Care Memory Garden. All proceeds from the calendar and Split the Pot support our Acute Care Unit campaign.

Calendars are still available for purchase at both our Sidney office and Hospital office for $20 each.

Guests enjoyed a beautiful day at Kildara Farms for Toast to the Coast, where they strolled through the grounds while sipping wine and sampling gourmet creations from some of the Island’s finest chefs. Attendees relaxed in the orchard lounge areas, under the event barn pergola with views of the bay, and in the rose garden, all while experiencing a truly memorable culinary event.

Chefs partnered with local food producers to create exceptional dishes paired with local wines, cider, spirits, and beer, celebrating the best of the region.

A heartfelt thank-you to Sarah Cruikshank and Fresh View Events for hosting this remarkable event. Proceeds from Toast to the Coast support the Saanich Peninsula Hospital & Healthcare Foundation.

Total raised in 2024: $ 3,000

Firm Management Golf Tournament

Firm Management hosted its biennial Firm Management Corporation Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, September 26, 2025, with proceeds generously supporting the Saanich Peninsula Hospital & Healthcare Foundation and Victoria Hospice Foundation.

Players spent the day on one of Victoria’s most beautiful courses, followed by dinner among friends. Highlights included impressive sporting event packages, a hole-in-one cash prize opportunity, and door prizes.

The tournament runs every other year. Details for the next event will be shared closer to the date.

If you are interested in participating in the next tournament, donating a prize, or sponsoring a hole, please contact Firm Management at receptionist@firmmanagement.com.

Total raised so far: $240,265.01

Metropolitan Hospitality

Metropolitan Hospitality is extending a discounted rate (10%) at three locations to SPH patients for their stays related to hospital visits. The Motel 6 – Victoria Airport, Holiday Inn – Elk Lake and Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Colwood are all included in this promotion. These discounts are also offered to out-of-town family visiting loved ones in Long-term Care, Acute Care and Palliative Care. The reduction of stress in having a ‘home away from home’ for our travelling patients and their families is immense, and we are grateful for the added support.

In addition to a 10% discount to patients and their families for bookings at these hotels, Metropolitan Hospitality will also donate 5% of these stays to the Foundation, to be used to benefit the hospital.

Total raised: $ Ongoing

Summer Barbeque in Sidney

Pemberton Holmes Sidney hosted their annual summer fundraiser on Wednesday, June 25^th, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. For a donation, attendees were invited to indulge in a burger or hotdog while taking in the sights and shops of Garden Court at 2360 Beacon Avenue. Proceeds from this event have been generously donated to our current campaign, the renovation and upgrade of the hospital’s Acute Care Unit.

Total raised: $ 3,478.40

Summer Scrap Metal Fundraiser

Got any scraps? Gale Wealth Advisors and O’Brien Investment Group have partnered with Brentwood Auto & Metal Recyclers to provide an opportunity to recycle old or forgotten metal items in an environmentally friendly way. All proceeds generated from these items will be donated to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital & Healthcare Foundation. This fundraiser will take place on a Saturday in June, at Michael O’Brien’s farm, please see address below.

Examples of items:

• Washers, Dryers, Stoves, Dishwashers
• Lawn mowers & Yard tools
• Metal furniture
• Toaster ovens, Computers (towers only), Metal fencing
• Motor Oil, BBQ’s, Farm Equipment,
• Bolts, Screws, Nuts, and so much more…

If you have larger items such as vehicles, tractors, or heavy appliances, please contact the event organiser to arrange for a pickup.

Come join Gale Wealth Advisors and O’Brien Investment Group and enjoy local snacks and refreshments, participate in sustainable recycling, connect with your financial team, and raise funds for the Saanich Peninsula Hospital & Healthcare Foundation. There will even be a lemonade stand!

O’Brien’s Big Ol’Barn, 1911 Meadowbank Rd. Saanichton, V8M 1X9

Please let the event organisers know if you intend on stopping by: Sheila Hemsworth 250-361-2246 sheila.hemsworth@cibc.com

Total raised in 2024: $ 6,080.74

Dan-D Pak 35th Anniversary Party

A big thank you to Dan-D Pak for inviting the community to join them in celebrating their 35^th anniversary.  They warmly welcomed all local businesses and residents to help mark this milestone and gave back in a meaningful way by raising funds for the hospital’s Acute Care Unit renovation. In addition to celebrating Dan-D Pak’s 35th anniversary, this day was also a product launch party where all profits from sales during the event were donated to the Foundation!  A big thank you and happy anniversary to Mr. Dan On and the Dan-D Pak team!

Fall & Winter Birds of Vancouver Island

Abbeyfield House Sidney welcomed local bird expert Ann Nightingale for a talk about Fall & Winter Birds of Vancouver Island. This well attended event brought in donations to benefit Saanich Peninsula Hospital & Healthcare Foundation. Thank you to Abbeyfield House Sidney.

Total raised: $ 650.00

Stephanie Staples the “Try” Angle

The audience of Stephanie’s show “Love, Laughter and the ‘Try’ Angle” at the Mary Winspear Centre on Friday January 26, had the opportunity to participate in a unique fundraiser. Having worked as a nurse for 15 years Stephanie has a particular appreciation of healthcare workers, and of the value of having a local hospital in our community. Stephanie is a Proud Supporter of our local hospital, at the end of the night she challenged the whole audience to be Proud Supporters too by making donations to watch her shave her head live on-stage! The final total raised will be donated to our current campaign, raising funds for a renovation of SPH’s Acute Care Unit. Thanks Stephanie for your commitment to Saanich Peninsula Hospital and for inspiring your audience to join together to do some good!

Total raised: $8,251.53

Celebrate the Harvest

On Saturday, September 23rd, Celebrate the Harvest at Firbank Farm! Firbank Farm carries a history rooted in family, farming, community and giving back. Long-time Proud Supporters, Firbank Farm owners Lorne Jack, and daughter, Diane Williamson, are excited to be hosting this annual, family-fun event in their 30th year of being on the Peninsula. Diane’s son, Connor originally came up with the idea for “Celebrate the Harvest” approximately 13 years ago, where decorated pumpkins were offered for sale and proceeds generously donated to the Foundation. Building on her brother’s idea, sister Mackenzie thought it would be wonderful to welcome children – of all ages – to the farm to decorate pumpkins, have some fun, play games and learn more about farming. Over the years, “Celebrate the Harvest” has grown into a Peninsula favourite, hosting approximately 400 children. For a donation, anyone can decorate a pumpkin and participate in all the Firbank Farm activities! If you are unable to attend this event, you can still show your support by donating to SPHHF online or contacting our office. Funds raised for this year’s “Celebrate the Harvest” are generously being donated to the Extended Care Unit’s Music Therapy program.

Total raised: $5,000

Jeannette Allan Swim for Life

Jeannette Allan is organizing a fundraiser called Swim For Life to raise funds for Saanich Peninsula Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit in support of her friend who was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. As Jeannette’s friend lives abroad and Jeannette is unable to assist her as much as she would like to in person, she decided to coordinate this fundraiser as a way to help. Jeannette is an avid swimmer who has swum in open water several times in the US, and she thought it fitting to do a long-distance swim in honour of her friend.

The event will take place on Saturday, August 19th, with Jeannette entering the water from Whisky Point, a beach due east of Mill Bay Marina at 8:45 am and expects to arrive at Downey Beach in Deep Cove at 1 pm.

Over the past few months, Jeannette has been training for this swim and is so happy that the weather and tides are working in her favour. The eagles, seals and other wildlife have joined her along the way, and we hope you will too. If you would like to join Jeannette during her swim by either swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, etc., you can do so for a minimum donation of $60. To register or for more information, please contact Jeannette directly by email at Jeannette.allan@gmail.com.

A big thanks to Mill Bay Marine Group and everyone at Blue Dog Kayaking for their support and for donating their rental proceeds during the swim. Also, a shout out to Pam at Blue Jellyfish SUP for her support, too!

Total raised to date: $824

Tannis Wightman
On Saturday, March 25, 2023, Tannis hosted her Letters From Grandma book launch. Heartwarming tales that follow the adventures of her beloved dogs, Boon and Folly. What we experienced that day was a lovely afternoon reflecting Tannis’s brilliant talent, along with the hard work, joy and dedication of many. Amica Beechwood Village opened its doors to the public and provided the perfect venue to welcome guests who turned out to support Tannis and generously give to receive their signed copy of Letters From Grandma.

The book launch was a wonderful success! Tannis set a goal to raise $10,000 and we are happy to report that Tannis has reached that goal and is now hoping to exceed it!

For a minimum $20 donation, you can receive a copy of Letters from Grandma to help raise funds for the Emergency Department. Books are available by contacting Tannis at: tanniswightman@gmail.com

Total raised to date: $14,962.75

Fresh Cup Roastery Cafe

The Fresh Cup Roastery Cafe, a favourite of many workers here at Saan Pen, generously sold Upside mugs to raise funds for the Foundation! We cannot thank Jim Townley and his team enough for raising funds to support our community hospital.

Stop by Fresh Cup, located at 101 – 1931 Mt. Newton X Road, just up from our Hospital. They offer all types of goodies, including their specially crafted, The Upside Blend! https://www.freshcup.ca

Total raised: $10,300

Dr. Heather Patterson

Join us for a powerful presentation of a chronological visual story about people who have experienced the pandemic firsthand. On Friday, April 21st, from 2-4 pm, Dr. Heather Patterson, an emergency physician from Calgary, author, and photographer, will share images and stories from her book. Her presentation will highlight how she found hope and a renewed sense of purpose in the resilience of the human spirit and the inspiring fortitude of her colleagues and frontline staff. The event will take place at Sidney’s Star Cinema, and donations for the SPHHF will be accepted at the door. Reserve your spot for this free event at gooselane.com/April21.

Total raised to date: $1,648