The Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation is celebrating an extraordinary milestone: $305,013 raised during its annual Giving Cruise Day, including $205,013 donated directly by the community and more than 100% of available matching
funds unlocked during the July 31 Cruise Night.
This year’s Giving Cruise Day began with a generous $50,000 matching challenge from local families Wayne & Janet Palmateer and Dotty McClelland. Their leadership inspired remarkable momentum — and that momentum grew even stronger when John and Diane Satosek stepped forward during the event itself to increase the match total to $100,000.
With the community’s overwhelming response, the Foundation surpassed the full match and reached a record-setting annual Giving Cruise Day with $305,013 in support of the Kincardine hospital expansion and Bruce County’s first MRI.
Foundation staff and volunteers were deeply moved by the generosity and heartfelt messages shared throughout the evening.
“We were overwhelmed by the support,” said Graham Mahood, Capital Campaign Co-Chair. “It was truly special to meet so many donors face-to-face — people who care deeply about strengthening health care close to home.”
Thanks to donors across Kincardine and area, the Foundation has taken a major step toward funding the local share of the hospital expansion and MRI, two transformational projects that will improve access to care for thousands of patients annually.
The Foundation also extends sincere appreciation to the Municipality of Kincardine and the Cruise Night committee, whose dedication creates these highly attended, beloved summer events. Their partnership helps make Giving Cruise Day a powerful moment of community connection year after year.
For details on how to support the campaign: Mark Womack, Capital Campaign Manager
519-396-3331 ext. 4335 or kfcapitalcampaign@outlook.com
