Organize a Community Fundraiser and be a Proud Supporter of the SPHH Foundation!

Fall & Winter Birds of Vancouver Island

Abbeyfield House Sidney are hosting local bird expert Ann Nightingale for a talk about Fall & Winter Birds of Vancouver Island. Join Ann on Thursday October 24th from 1.30 – 3 pm at the Mary Winspear Centre, Rm 2. Proceeds from this by-donation event will benefit Saanich Peninsula Hospital & Healthcare Foundation.

Please RSVP to sue@seasidemagazine.ca if you will be attending.

Thank you to Abbeyfield House Sidney.

Total raised: $ ongoing

Dan-D Pak 35th Anniversary Party

It’s Dan-D Pak’s (Dan-D Foods Ltd.) 35^th anniversary party and you are invited to come celebrate at Belvoir Hall, 1700 Mt. Newton X Rd! Open to the public, Dan-D Pak warmly welcomes all local businesses and residents Sunday to Tuesday, September 22–24 to help mark this milestone, and give back in a meaningful way by raising funds for the hospital’s Acute Care Unit renovation.  Sunday, the 22nd, 11 am – 3 pm, will be open to the public and is a family-friendly day, with hot dogs, drinks, bouncy castle, and face painting!

Monday and Tuesday, the 23rd and 24th, 11 am – 4 pm will be reserved for RSVP business partners and new customers, though walk-ins are welcome as well.

In addition to celebrating Dan-D Pak’s 35th anniversary, they will also be hosting a product launch party. All profits from sales during the event will be donated to the Foundation!  A big thank you and happy anniversary to Mr. Dan On and the Dan-D Pak team!

Total raised: $ ongoing

Toast to the Coast

New to the Peninsula! Come stroll through the picturesque Kildara Farms while sipping wine and tasting delicious creations made by some of the Island’s best chefs. Sit in the lounge areas in the orchard; under the event barn pergola and watch the boats in the bay; picnic in the rose garden; and tour the farm, all while enjoying a wonderful gourmet experience. Chefs are pairing with local food producers to give a truly exquisite local experience, paired with local wines, cider, spirits and beer. This is an event not to be missed! Thank you to Sarah Cruikshank and Fresh View Events, proceeds from Toast to the Coast will support the Foundation.

2025 DATE: Sunday, September 14

Total raised: $ 3,000

Summer Barbeque in Sidney

Pemberton Holmes Sidney invites you to their annual summer fundraiser on Wednesday July 10, 2024, 11 am – 1 pm. For a donation, you can indulge in a burger or hotdog while taking in the sights and shops of Garden Court at 2360 Beacon Avenue. Proceeds from this event will be generously donated to our current campaign, the renovation and upgrade of the SPH ACU. For more information, or to donate, contact Maureen James, 250-656-3486.

Total raised: $ 1177.40

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 Saturday June 22, 11 am – 3 pm, 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: $ 6080.74

Firm Management Golf Tournament

Every other year, Firm Management hosts the Firm Management Corporation Charity Golf Tournament. The next tournament is scheduled for September 2025, with proceeds generously donated to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital & Healthcare Foundation and Victoria Hospice Foundation.

The event provides a perfect opportunity to give back to the community while enjoying one of Victoria’s most beautiful courses, capped off with dinner among friends. Prizes include impressive sporting event packages, hole-in-one cash prizes and door prizes.

Keep an eye out for the details of this community fundraiser. It will be a fun time for all and hope you can join in! If you are interested in attending this year’s event, donating a prize or sponsoring a hole, please contact Firm Management by email receptionist@firmmanagement.com

Total raised: $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

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: $10,757

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