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Niagara Health Foundation’s 2020 Gala fundraiser sets new recordNiagara Falls, ON (March 3, 2020) - On February 29th, over 450 generous supporters from across Niagara region gathere...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Annual Elimination Draw raises over $40,000 for Welland Hospital   Welland, ON (February 5, 2020) – On January 29, over 225 people gathered to ‘Br...

Rankin Cancer Run contributes $650,000 to Cancer Care at Niagara Health  St.Catharines, December 27, 2019 – On May 25, 2019, more than 14,000 people participated in the ...

Sleep Cheap to benefit local charities, new hospital 16th annual event funds expected to be on par with 2018 edition Although exact figures have not yet been finalized, it's...

Lights for Health Niagara Health Foundation launches 2019 Celebration of Lights Campaign   St.Catharines, November 20, 2019 – Niagara Health Foundation is excited...

Mo’ Moustaches. Mo’ Awareness.Niagara Health Foundation’s Moustache Mania supports local prostate cancer care  St.Catharines, November 11, 2019 – It’...

Over 580 Cyclists raise over $350K for the Big Move Cancer Ride for Niagara Health   The 2019 Niagara Health Foundation’s Big Move Cancer Ride attracted 581 riders and o...

Niagara Health Foundation will put $30,985 in grant dollars awarded by the Karl Kahane Foundation towards purchasing five new Spirit beds for Niagara Health’s Port Colborne Com...

When the call to help support Niagara Health Foundation’s Defibrillator initiative went out, the principles of Niagara Duty Free Shops didn’t hesitate to contribute to the cau...

**Niagara’s 2019 Telus Motorcycle Ride for Dad reaches new heights with a record 221 Riders who collectively raised $63 438!**   Niagara Health Foundation was thrilled and gratef...

In September 2016 Lions Eye Care Niagara committed to a fundraising project that positively impacts over 6,000 Ophthalmology patients annually. The Lions and Lionesses took on the task of...

Providing hospital caregivers with life-saving equipment  Niagara Health Foundation will put $50,000 in grant dollars awarded by the David S. Howes Fund at the Niagara Community Fou...

On Monday, March 25, the St. Catharines Auxiliary presented Niagara Health Foundation with a final installment of $150,000 to complete their pledge of $500,000 in support of Niagara Healt...

On Saturday, February 23rd, Niagara Health Foundation hosted its Annual Gala at the elegant Sheraton on the Falls. The ‘Motown Hits’ themed event brought the music and magic o...

On January 30, over 250 people gathered to ‘Break the Bank’ at Niagara Health Foundation’s Annual Elimination Draw at the Croatian National Home in Welland. Community pa...

On May 26, 2018, more than 14,000 people participated in the 13th Annual Rankin Cancer Run, raising an extraordinary $1.15 million for cancer care in Niagara. Today, Niagara Health Founda...

The generosity and support the Big Move Cancer Ride has received over the past decade did not lighten any for the 10th Anniversary of the Ride. On the afternoon of Sunday September 9th...

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Healthcare Foundation is leaving behind a $920,000 philanthropic legacy as it winds down its mandate and dissolves.   The NOTL Healthcare (formerly Hospital...

Cherry Hill Club hosted The Hill for Hospice, on August 23, 2018, raising over $16,000 for Palliative Care at the Douglas Memorial Site! Thank you to everyone involved for supporting e...

Niagara Health Foundation would like to congratulate Glenn Connell, President of Lions Eye Care Niagara and devoted Lion member on his recent recognition from Lions Club International. O...

In July, the members of the Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore stopped by to present Niagara Health Foundation with the remainder of their $25,000 pledge for the purchase of a Paedia...

Niagara Health Foundation and Niagara Health are saddened to hear of the unexpected and tragic passing of Joe and Anita Robertson and their daughter Laura.   “The Robertsons ...

The Douglas Memorial Hospital Auxilians have once again come to the aid of Niagara Health’s Douglas Memorial Site in Fort Erie – this time with a commitment of $140,000 to fun...

It was another sell out year for Niagara Health Foundation’s Kids Ultimate Challenge, raising $82,000 in support of the Children’s Health Unit at Niagara Health.   925 ...

Let us introduce to you 5 incredible grade 7 students from Richmond Street Public School - Home of the Raptors: Hilda, Shonice, Megan, Madison (missing from photo, Milan). Since 2015, th...

Niagara Falls Comedy Fest is pleased to announce that the 11th annual Komedy for Kidneys Rodney Pentland Memorial Benefit Show (Komedy for Kidneys) held March 7th at the Greg Frewin Th...

Cuthbert Cup organizers, Matt and Michelle Cuthbert, and sponsors, Timothy Salisbury and Bob Berg, visited Niagara Health's Walker Family Cancer Centre on April 25th with proc...

Our most sincere thanks to the Roberto Family, Staff at Strada West and all sponsors/guests of the 2017 Pasta for Prostate! This delicious annual event raised $9,000 for a gr...

It’s been said that “volunteers are the heart of our community” and we couldn’t agree more!   On March 20th several of our loyal Foundation volunteers were ...

Wow! It was time to celebrate on March 14th when we received a cheque from Megan at Funding Innovation in the amount of $19,392! Proceeds were raised through Art Easel sale...

On Saturday, February 24th, Niagara Health Foundation hosted its Annual Gala at the elegant Sheraton on the Falls. The Tuscan themed event whisked 420 guests away to one of Italy’s ...

Peter & Dawn Gallardi were all smiles at BIG TEXAS NIAGARA as they presented a cheque to Niagara Health Foundation. The 1st annual "SIP for a CURE" raised $5,439 f...

On Wednesday, January 31st Niagara Health Foundation hosted the Annual Elimination Draw – a popular Welland tradition, at the Croatian National Home.   Guests were invited to...

It’s not every day you meet someone like Micki… the 9 year old with a heart of gold. Micki made and sold earrings as a fundraiser for the Walker Family Cancer Centre. Mick...

L. J. Walters Insurance Brokers Limited in Welland knows what philanthropy is all about! Thank you Sue Guarasci for your generous donation in support of Niagara Health's Wella...

The Port Colborne Hospital Auxiliary is generously supporting medical imaging needs at Niagara Health's Port Colborne Site. Medical Imaging provides physicians with information...

OneFoundation for Niagara Health System has made a bold step forward, rebranding to Niagara Health Foundation. The new name and a new look reflects the Foundation’s partnership with...

National Philanthropy Day, celebrated on November 15, is a special day set aside each year to recognize and honour the great contributions that philanthropy and people active in our globa...

Thank you Stamford Kiwanis Club for your very generous support! Your $5,000 donation will help us purchase an essential piece of equipment at the hospital – a bed for the...

Performance Auto Group is driving change in support of healthcare in Niagara. All Performance locations took part in a one-day Drive Change Sales Event on September 16th, 2017 to he...

Nearly 500 riders, over 200 volunteers and countless sponsors were inspired to support the Walker Family Cancer Centre at Niagara Health Foundation’s 9th annual ...

Ang Climenhage from OneFoundation (back row, far right) thanks Michael Agrette (back row, 2nd from right), his family, friends and team mates for supporting the Walker Family Cancer Centr...

Please join OneFoundation for Niagara Health System in welcoming our new Director of Development and Campaign Manager, Carrie Zeffiro. Carrie brings 15 years of experience and a pro...

Here’s another wonderful example of youth philanthropy happening in our community! Sophie Loach, along with her family, hosted a bake sale last month in support of our Children&rsq...

The members of Casa Dante Lodge #19 in Welland have been busy cooking up a storm and raising funds towards the purchase of a bladder scanner for patients at Niagara Health&...

Anthony Vacca puts his support for Niagara Health clearly on display at his family owned business SomeBuddy's "Casual Eatery & Bar". Mr. Vacca has been adding to the am...

Thirteen year old Abby Klassen brought smiles to many OneFoundation and Niagara Health staff  this past week through a touching donation close to her heart. Abby, daughter of Julie ...

Ever wonder if it really matters if you recycle that soft drink can or empty cereal box? Well here’s proof everything you recycle in Niagara adds up and it makes a difference to hea...

Jaxson De Prophetis (5) and his little brother Nico (2) raised $300 for our Children's Health Unit through their Lemonade Stands! These two little guys hand squeezed all the lemo...

Thank you Niagara Falls Rotary Club Foundation for your generous gift of $10,000 towards the laser for Urology at Niagara Health’s Greater Niagara General Site.    ...

Royal Canadian Legions are making an impact across Niagara as they partner with OneFoundation to purchase much needed equipment. Collectively, they donated $56,000 this year for the purch...

“Every family is going to be faced with a hospital visit and when that happens we want the best equipment and people there… by leaving a Legacy Gift to OneFoundation I k...

Thank you Chippawa Lions Club for your generous donation supporting the microscope for Ophthalmology at Niagara Health’s Welland Site.   Your support is making a differe...

Members of the Vietnamese Community & DD Group made a donation in support of  the South Niagara Redevelopment Project thanks to a very successful Mother’s Day Fundrais...

It was another sell out year for OneFoundation’s Kids Ultimate Challenge, raising over $75,000 in support of the Children’s Health Unit at Niagara Health.   Over 900 ki...

The 10th Anniversary Komedy for Kidneys - Niagara Falls Comedy Fest held March 1st raised $12,614 in support of Dialysis Care in Niagara!   “OneFoundation for ...

OneFoundation for Niagara Health System honoured aspiring healthcare providers on Thursday, June 15, at its annual Scholarship & Awards Celebration held at Niagara Health’s St. ...

Sunset Grills’ Pancake Day in June and October 2016 and May 2017 were a success! The three days raised a total of 2,600 and all proceeds were donated...

On Thursday, April 6, the Welland Hospital Auxiliary hosted its Annual General Meeting. They presented Roger D. Ali and Mary Sergenese of OneFoundation&nbs...

The St. Catharines Auxiliary has pledged to raise another $500,000 for Niagara Health’s St. Catharines Site! The St. Catharines Auxiliary celebrated 151 years of volunteering on Mo...

OneFoundation applauds Lion Glenn Connell, President of Lions Eye Care and proud member of the Merritton Lions Club, for receiving special recognition at the A-2 Lions Convention that was...

In February, Niagara Health’s Walker Family Cancer Centre officially launched a new program called Arts in Medicine thanks to a donation of $40,000 gifted by Val Fleming. The progra...

OneFoundation was excited to be the benefactor of a Score to Win Contest on March 26, 2017, in support of Niagara Health’s Walker Family Cancer Centre. This amazing event ra...

On March 31, the Lions Club of Port Colborne generously donated $10,000 to OneFoundation for Niagara Health System as part of Lions’ Eye Care’s $200,000 commitment for the pur...

On March 15th, the Local 485 Combat Team of St Catharines Professional Firefighters presented OneFoundation for Niagara Health System with a cheque for $4500! These funds were ...

On March 9th, Casa Dante (Dante Lodge #19/Order of the Sons of Italy) gifted OneFoundation for Niagara Health System with a generous donation of $7,200 to fund the crucial purch...

OneFoundation is greatly appreciative of Funding Innovation for generously donating over $15,000 on March 13th, 2017. Proceeds were raised through Art Easel sales where individuals place ...

Thank you to Catherine Snieder, Nick Snieder & Nicole Brodeur for visiting us at the Walker Family Cancer Centre in Febrauary. Nick & Nicole are getting married on February 18t...

A mainstay of downtown Niagara Falls core businesses, Olsen-Sottile Insurance Brokers has repeatedly lent its support to the Greater Niagara General Hospital going back to when Founders B...

On Saturday, February 25th, OneFoundation for Niagara Health System’s Annual Gala dazzled supporters of Niagara Health at the alluring Fire and Ice themed event, held at Sheraton on...

On February 28, Michael Agrette, owner and president of Hockey 99, presented OneFoundation for Niagara Health System with a cheque for $750.00 on behalf of Knights Rep Hockey...

Watch Thank You Sandra Schmirler Foundation Video The 2017 Scotties Tournament of Hearts brings more than elite curling to Niagara. It also brings with it a generous donation of $62...

Niagara-on-the-Lake Healthcare Foundation (formerly Niagara-on-the-Lake Hospital Foundation) presented OneFoundation for Niagara Health System with a cheque for $100,000 on December 21st,...

OneFoundation for Niagara Health System (NHS) is pleased to announce that Roger D. Ali is joining OneFoundation in the role of President & Chief Executive Officer on January 16, 2017....

Dave Dick, Owner and Dealer Principal of Niagara Motors, paid forward the success the Dick family has enjoyed by making a gift of $50,000 in memory of Dave and Ella Dick to OneFoundation ...

Walker Rollo & Ryan Keyes are local 6th grade students from St. Catharines. During the month of November, they draw on a different moustache for school each day to raise funds...

Niagara Paramedic Association, Niagara EMS and Cupe 1019 are wearing Pink Epaulets during #Pinktober!They visited OneFoundation to present a check for $5000 from last year's...

On September 13th, OneFoundation for Niagara Health System hosted Lions from across the region to celebrate Lions’ Eye Care Niagara’s new commitment to raise $200,000 for the ...

On Sunday, September 11th, with the sun shining and a gentle breeze keeping it cool, riders in the eighth Big Move Cancer Ride could not have asked for a better day for a ride. They took ...

Niagara’s new St. Catharines hospital and cancer centre came to be through the generosity of many community philanthropists and volunteers who undertook an ambitious $40-million fun...

Over 1500 healthcare donors received a phone call today, but they were not asked for a donation. Together with community partner Minacs, OneFoundation for Niagara Health System called don...

Our thoughts are with the family of Edd Masters, who passed away last week. Edd began his 50 plus years of support of health care in Niagara when the Greater Niagara General Hospital blue...

On June 29th, Emterra Environmental presented a cheque for over $43,000 to OneFoundation for Niagara Health System to support cancer care in the region, bringing Emterra’s total don...

OneFoundation for Niagara Health System celebrated aspiring healthcare providers on Tuesday at its annual Scholarship Awards Celebration held at the Niagara Health System St. Catharines...

We are thrilled to announce that the 2016 Kids Ultimate Challenge raised an incredible $55,000 for the Children's Health Unit of the Niagara Health System, making it our best year yet...

Our Niagara Health System hospitals and our Niagara community lost a true ally on Thursday, May 26, 2016 with the passing of John Walker. Personally and in the name of the Walker Fami...

OneFoundation for Niagara Health System’s Kids Ultimate Challenge is back again this year in support of the Children’s Health Unit of the Niagara Health System.   A sell-...

The Niagara Chapter of the Motorcycle Ride for Dad held its kick-off BBQ today at Niagara Regional Police Headquarters in downtown St. Catharines. Many committee members were in attendanc...

The 3rd annual Cuthbert Cup, a friends and family hockey tournament, had their biggest year yet raising $5,651 for the Walker Family Cancer Centre! The tournament is held in loving memo...

Family and friends of Gordon “Gordo” Kretz gathered at the Walker Family Cancer Centre to honour his memory and dedicate a set of framed cartoon strips drawn by local cartooni...

On April 1, 2016, the Children’s Health Unit received a heartwarming donation that will help brighten the spirits of Niagara Health System’s youngest patients. Thanks to the g...

Creativity was at the forefront at the Niagara Health System St. Catharines Site on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 as Niagara artist Melani Pyke revealed a bright and cheery mural to benefit...

OneFoundation for Niagara Health System welcomed 300 guests on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the Springtime in Paris Gala, an awe-inspiring Parisian themed event supporting the Niagara Healt...

OneFoundation for Niagara Health System is pleased to present the Springtime in Paris Gala on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the elegant Sheraton on the Falls in Niagara Falls.   Ins...

On Thursday, February 4, 2016, employees from TD Bank Group visited the Niagara Health System St. Catharines Site with a $50,000 donation supporting endoscopy needs at NHS sites across th...

We would like to extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who made a gift in honour or in memory of someone special through our 2015 Celebration of Lights Campaign holiday campaign.   Pro...

Christmas came early at the Greater Niagara General Site of the Niagara Health System when the Greater Niagara General Hospital Auxiliary donated $125,000 to OneFoundation for Niagara Hea...

In the philanthropic community, the month of November is commonly associated with terms like the ‘Handlebar’, the ‘Fu Manchu’ and the ‘Walrus’.  I...

Team Niagara REALTORS® is giving back at Christmas by donating a full commission (in the client's name) and a further 10% of future gross commissions, to the end of January 2016...

Members of the Canadian Italian Business & Professionals Association (CIBPA) learned first hand how their donation to cardiac care is making a difference for Niagara Health System pat...

Representatives from BMO Financial Group recently visited the Niagara Health System’s St. Catharines Site with a $45,000 donation. This gift completes their $400,000 commitment to O...

Governed by volunteers Board members from all walks of life and experience, OneFoundation and its members are committed to using donor dollars responsibly and transparently in order to pl...

OneFoundation for Niagara Health System’s community partners, the Roberto Family, invite you to join them for the 5th Annual Pasta for Prostate Cancer on Sunday, November 22, 2015 a...

OneFoundation for Niagara Health System is pleased to announce a $500,000 commitment from the Welland Hospital Auxiliary in support of Endoscopy Services at Niagara Health System’s ...

OneFoundation for Niagara Health System is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph (Joe) Maggiolo as incoming Chair of the Foundation’s Board of Directors.  Joe was welco...

There was no shortage of inspiration at the 7th annual Big Move Cancer Ride in support of the Niagara Health System’s Walker Family Cancer Centre on September 13, 2015.   The R...

The Kanwar Family matches donations up to $125K for Endoscopy Equipment   OneFoundation for Niagara Health System is thrilled to announce its first-ever matching gift opportunity...

The Niagara Health System Information, Communication & Technology (ICT) Department is made up of an enthusiastic team of individuals who are dedicated to supporting the hospital sit...

Hernder Picasso’s Foundation held its 5th annual charitable golf tournament presented by Performance Mercedes-Benz on June 1st at Peninsula Lakes Golf Club.  Thanks to the he...

Funding Innovation offers an Easel Program that is designed to provide charitable and humanitarian organizations with a zero-risk, long-term, sustainable source of funding. Their Progra...

Two exceptional students were the stars of the show at OneFoundation's Scholarship & Awards Event held June 25th. Notre Dame graduate Sean Thompson (front left) was awarded the Dr...

It was Benjamin Franklin who said ‘An investment in knowledge pays the best interest’.  Joe and Anita Robertson subscribe to Franklin’s thinking, believing that a...

A group of grade 4 students from Richmond Street Public School in Thorold decided that they wanted to raise money for cancer patients.  So, they approached their Vice Principal askin...

They leapt hurdles, jumped through hoops, climbed hay mountains, swung over a giant pit of mud, got soaked by firemen…and had fun doing so at the 2015 Kids Ultimate Challenge suppo...

Members of Emterra Group, Niagara Region’s waste and recycling collection contractor, visited the Walker Family Cancer Centre today to kick off year four of the “Make Your Con...

Proving that they take community-building seriously, Paul Golini, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President, Industry Relations of Empire Communities recently delivered a $40,000.00 gift to...

On May 6, almost 1400 donors to the Niagara Health System received a phone call thanking them for their loyal support.  Community partner, Minacs helped the OneFoundation for Niagara...

Jeanie Bourque, President of the Welland Hospital Auxiliary says “Thanks a Million” to the members of the Welland Hospital Auxiliary at a celebration lunch on Friday, March 27...

This year, the St. Catharines Hospital Auxiliary members are celebrating 150 years of dedicated service. They are the oldest auxiliary in Canada and it is certainly a point of pride for o...

Thank you GNGH Auxiliary Volunteers for your tireless work to benefit the GNG Site and all of Niagara! Christmas came early for the Jeff Morgan Emergency Department in Niagara Falls as G...

‘Comfort and Joy’ … these words take on a deeper meaning for the Port Colborne Auxiliary … a group of 29 dedicated volunteers who derive joy from helping patient...

Grade 8 students from Grapeview Public School made a visit to the St. Catharines hospital recently to deliver their contribution to cancer care. With the support of staff and parent counc...

Niagara German Canadian Club President Eve Lauric (2nd from left) and Financial Secretary Margaret Hein (2nd from right) are warmly thanked for their $5,000 gift by OneFoundation Vice Cha...

Nurses at the NHS St. Catharines Site are delighted to have TWO additional Vital Signs Monitors to care for patients on their expanding Medical/Surgical Unit. Members of the Royal Canadia...

Welland Hospital Site volunteers (front row L to R - Jane Sujer, Mary Pate, Joan Scott and Denise Drennan) present donations of $500 each from RBC to OneFoundation for Niagara Health Syst...

Outdoorsmen Gabriel Giancaterino, Cleto Donatelli and Luigi Casagrande representing the Niagara Hunting and Fishing Club (L to R holding receipt) present $3,000 to OneFoundation for Niaga...

The First Annual Scholarship and Award Presentations held as OneFoundation for Niagara Health System took place on Thursday, June 26th at the Welland Site.  Recipients of all schol...

The 26th Annual “Club Italia Open” Golf Tournament took place on Sunday, June 8th at the Willodell Golf Club of Niagara. Golfers enjoyed a delicious lunch of porchetta and I...

Re/Max Garden City Realty Inc. has been fundraising for the Walker Family Cancer Centre for the past five years. They started in 2010 with a goal of reaching $50,000… and this ye...

The Heavy Construction Association of Regional Niagara (HCARN) celebrated a milestone this year with their 23rd Annual HCARN Spring Golf Tournament held at Peninsula Lakes Golf Club in ...