On Saturday, June 13, 2026, Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival returns to Little Lake at Del Crary Park for its 25th year! For a quarter century, this Festival has united survivors, families, sponsors, volunteers and paddlers in support of cancer care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.
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PRHC Foundation President & CEO, Lesley Heighway, has an exciting update to share about the $70 million Campaign for PRHC.
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Bennett’s Furniture and Mattress Peterborough is partnering with Board in a Box to host a magical Winter Wonderland Workshop in support of PRHC.
Guests will enjoy making:
Even sweeter? $10 from every ticket sold will be donated to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation to benefit patient care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.
The fun is taking place on Wednesday, March 4 at 6:30pm. To purchase a ticket, click here.
Thank you, Bennett’s! Gather your friends, get creative, and enjoy a wonderful winter evening.
Meet Dr. Sajjid Hossain and Dr. Mary Lu, a physician couple who chose Peterborough as the place to raise their family while growing their careers and caring for patients at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.
In Episode 7 of Heart of Healthcare, PRHC Foundation President & CEO, Lesley Heighway, sits down with Dr. Hossain and Dr. Lu to talk about what brought them to Peterborough, the meaningful work they do each day, and the vital role donor support plays in funding state-of-the-art equipment and recruiting top physicians. From managing family time to managing complex medical cases, they’re grateful for all the ways their supportive community stands behind them.
Watch the full episode to see how these doctors – with the help of donors – are shaping the future of healthcare at PRHC.
This video, along with past episodes of Heart of Healthcare, are available through the PRHC Foundation’s social media and Vimeo channels. Watch them for inspiring conversations filled with compassion, resilience, and innovation. You can also subscribe to receive each new episode plus Foundation news and exclusive content straight to your email inbox.
The PRHC Foundation’s Celebration of Giving Donor Wall has undergone its annual update and reflects information received from donors to the end of September 2025.
This beautiful display located on the main floor of the hospital outside the cafeteria recognizes cumulative giving of $5,000 or more. It celebrates the compassion and commitment of our community and stands as a proud tribute to the power of philanthropy.
Thank you to the donors being recognized for the first time, those whose giving has reached a new level, and supporters who have included Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation in their estate plans.
Your dedication helps ensure the best care is available to patients and their families at your regional hospital. Together, we’re reimagining healthcare, inspiring hope, and celebrating the extraordinary generosity that shapes PRHC every day.
For more information on the Celebration of Giving Donor Wall, please call 705-876-5000.
We’re grateful for your generosity and for everything you’ve helped make possible for patients from across our region in 2025.
It’s thanks to your steadfast support that the Campaign for PRHC has raised an outstanding $58.8 million as of June 30, 2025, reaching 84% of our $70 million goal. As we approach the New Year, we celebrate this milestone with gratitude and look forward to what we can achieve together in the months ahead.
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We are grateful to BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc.’s Peterborough team for their extraordinary generosity. Through the dedication and community spirit of their employees, BWXT Peterborough raised an incredible $100,000 in support of reimagining cancer care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.
This generosity will help PRHC invest in state-of-the-art cancer care technology like digital pathology.
Did you know?
PRHC’s pathologists play a crucial role in diagnosing cancer by examining tissue and blood samples. Traditionally, this work requires a microscope and physical slides. With digital pathology, pathologists can instead view high-resolution digital images on a computer monitor.
This advancement means:
Thank you BWXT for investing in the future of cancer care at PRHC. Your generosity is helping patients receive world-class care close to home, when it matters most.
The Peterborough Golf & Country Club is hosting Curlers Care, a charity invitational in support of the PRHC Foundation’s $70 million Campaign for PRHC.
Whether you’re a seasoned skip or have never curled before, this day promises to deliver fun both on and off the ice. You’ll be guaranteed two games and because sweeping builds an appetite, your registration includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
So, gather your family and friends, lace up those grippers, and get ready to slide into something meaningful…supporting world-class care at PRHC! See you on the ice!
To register, click here.
Len Powers has never forgotten the anxiety of waiting for answers that confirmed he had prostate cancer. That’s why he believes strongly in what the PRHC Foundation is raising funds for right now. He wants to help bring state-of-the-art digital pathology to our region.
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It’s that time of year again: D. McCulloch Events’ holiday pots are back!
Diana McCulloch, who also works in the PRHC lab, has launched her annual festive fundraiser in support of world-class care at the Health Centre.
This holiday, Diana will design and handcraft a seasonal arrangement in the colour palette of your choice: red, neutral, white, gold, or silver. Each arrangement is built in a 10-inch black pot, perfect for placing inside your own urn or displaying on its own.
The cost is $55 per arrangement, with a $5 donation from every pot sold going to the PRHC Foundation.
To place an order or learn more, please contact Diana by phone at 705-868-2770 or by email.
Thank you, Diana and everyone who purchases a holiday pot, for spreading cheer while supporting exceptional care at your regional hospital.
