Hair by Fusion fundraiser supporting pediatric cancer care at PRHC in memory of Sofie Roberts

Sherri Wilfong, owner of Hair by Fusion, was inspired to host her “Blow-dry For a Cause” fundraiser in memory of Sofie Roberts, the daughter of her friend and former salon sales representative Brooke.

All proceeds from blow-dries and select sales at Hair by Fusion up until December 14th will be donated in support of pediatric cancer care at PRHC – inspired by the care Sofie received at the Health Centre.

Plus, those who make a $20 donation to the fundraiser – either online or in-store – will have their name entered to win one of four gift baskets filled with salon products (including $1,000 worth of products donated by Redken). 

The gift basket draw will take place at a special birthday party event on December 14th at 4pm, two days before what would have been Sofie’s tenth birthday.  

Thank you to the team at Hair by Fusion, and the Roberts family, for choosing to honour Sofie in this way. Donations raised will directly support an expanded, purpose-built pediatric cancer care space designed for the expert delivery of care close to home for vulnerable, young patients. 

Connect with your hospital and community through the Sharing Tree!

As part of the PRHC Foundation’s Campaign for PRHC, we invite you to connect with your hospital and community through the Sharing Tree.

We’d love to hear what Peterborough Regional Health Centre means to YOU. Submit your PRHC care story or a message of thanks for PRHC’s doctors, nurses and staff on the Sharing Tree. Your message will encourage others to think about their connections to PRHC and lift the spirits of our healthcare experts.

There are two ways to participate:
1. Online
  • Visit the Sharing Tree webpage to see the digital tree and submit your story or message through the online form.
  • We’ll post your story or message on the digital tree and print a copy to hang in the PRHC lobby.
  • Watch for us around the region and follow us on social media for updates on the journey of the Sharing Tree.
2. In person
  • Visit the Sharing Tree at area locations throughout November and December.
  • Write your story or message on an ornament and hang it on the Sharing Tree.
  • When we bring the tree ‘home’ to PRHC, your ornament will hang in the PRHC lobby and be shared on the Sharing Tree webpage. 

Thank you to our Sharing Tree partner locations and all participants for contributing to our Campaign for PRHC efforts!

Holiday urns in support of patient care at PRHC

This holiday season, why not buy something that benefits both your porch and your hospital? Diana Mcculloch from the PRHC Lab and D. Mcculloch Events is back this year with her festive holiday urn fundraiser. 

The 10″ pots feature fresh greens and your choice of red, white, gold, silver, or neutral-coloured accents. When you buy a holiday urn from Diana, $5 will be donated to the PRHC Foundation in support of empowering world-class patient care, right here, close to home. 

To place your order or learn more, email Diana. 

Thank you Diana and customers for your merry support! 

Give local this holiday season in support of PRHC

A selection of products on offer through Living Local's corporate gifting, including a cozy knit blanket, peppermint bark, hand soaps, candles, cider, and hot cocoa.
A selection of products on offer through Living Local's corporate gifting, including a cozy knit blanket, peppermint bark, hand soaps, candles, cider, and hot cocoa.

This holiday season, Living Local Marketplace has teamed up with Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation in support of reimagining health and care at your regional hospital! 

When you build a corporate gift box for a client or colleague, choosing from over a dozen curated holiday items sourced from across the province, $1 will be donated to the PRHC Foundation and Hospice Peterborough. 

All corporate gifts are completely customized, and Living Local Marketplace owner Alicia Doris and her team are there to help with ideas and inspiration every step of the way. Read the holiday gift guide here or shop in-store at Chemong Rd. and Milroy Dr. in Peterborough, Wednesday through Saturday, 11am-5pm.

Thank you Living Local Marketplace and customers for your festive support! 

Record-breaking donation from Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival

On October 9th, the PRHC Foundation proudly hosted this year’s Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival gift announcement. Together, the Festival’s host team, Survivors Abreast, the Dragon Boat Festival Planning Committee, Platinum Sponsor Kawartha Credit Union, paddlers, volunteers, and supporters, presented the Foundation with a record-breaking donation of $312,025.18 – the largest single gift in the Festival’s history!

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Lakefield & District Lions Club launches Collaboration 50/50 Cash Raffle

On September 16th, the Lakefield & District Lions Club launched their new Collaboration 50/50 Cash Raffle! PRHC Foundation is excited to be one of the selected beneficiaries, alongside Kawartha Food Share, Community Care, and the Lakefield & District Lions. Raffle funds donated to the PRHC Foundation will empower world-class care at PRHC by fuelling innovation and bringing new, lifesaving services to our region. 

Ontario residents, 18 years of age or older, can purchase 50/50 tickets here. The draw will take place on November 15th. (License Number RAF1404060)

Grateful family fundraising for pediatric cancer care expansion

Peterborough mom Victoria Wasson says a part of her will forever relive the day her son, Wyatt, was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma. Two years ago at just eight months old, Wyatt received a scan on a donor-funded CT machine at PRHC which led to the diagnosis. 

Victoria shares, “On that day we were surrounded by the most compassionate and empathetic nurses and doctors. They immediately began to fight with us to save our son and to keep our family together.” 

Thanks to donors, Wyatt was able to receive some of his treatment at PRHC. This allowed the Wassons to stay close to home, pick up their daughter from school, and be home to have family dinner together. 

As of March 2023, Wyatt is in remission. Inspired by the expert, compassionate care he received, Victoria has launched a $5,000 fundraiser in support of pediatric cancer care expansion, one of the priorities of the PRHC Foundation’s $60 million Campaign for PRHC. The Wassons are dedicated to giving back as thanks for Wyatt’s care, and to help expand pediatric cancer care at PRHC so other children like him can receive their treatment there. 

Please visit the Wassons’ personal fundraising page to learn more about Wyatt’s journey or to make a donation.

Cancer Takedown: A spirit-raiser and fundraiser

Cancer Takedown is a spirit-raiser for anyone touched by cancer. This night of song and solidarity brings attention to the mental and emotional burden of cancer and unites people through shared experience, while fundraising for cancer care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre. 

The third annual event will feature performances by Kate Suhr, Melissa Payne, The Weber Brothers, Linda Kash, Megan Murphy, Kate Brioux, Denise Oucharek, and Anthony Bastianon.  

  • Date: Thursday, November 7th, 2024  
  • Location: Market Hall 
  • Tickets: Buy here
  • T-shirts: Email Amy

Check out the highlights reel from last year’s concert…

Get ready to ride: Join the Hunter Fondo in support of lifesaving care at two hospitals

The Peterborough Cycling Club presents the 3rd Annual Hunter Fondo, Saturday, September 14th, in memory of cycling enthusiast John Hunter. 

This year’s ride will feature a choose your own adventure poker ride. Sign up for the:

  • 30k Trail Heaven
  • 50k Pastry Ride
  • 75k Frappe le Rue 
  • 125k It’s Going to be an Easy Ride

Whichever ride you pick, all cyclists will start at 100 Acre Brewery. On your way, grab a coffee and pastry at local favourite Pastry Peddler, and visit Sprinkle n’ Things before heading home to enjoy a meal prepared by Ashburnham Ale House at 100 Acre Brewery.

Proceeds will be split between the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation and Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation. At PRHC, funds raised will support the advancement of world-class cardiac care in our region. Visit the PCC website for more information or to register.

Rock ‘N You For The NICU in support of PRHC’s tiniest patients

Calling all music lovers! On September 28, Erben will be hosting a night of live music benefitting Peterborough Regional Health Centre’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The concert, sponsored by David O’Connor Real Estate and Johnny on the Spot, will be emceed by Bill Porter of Oldies 96.7. With headliners Washboard Hank and Cadence Grace, the night will showcase a mix of local and visiting talent, spanning genres such as rock, country, pop, folk, and Irish — all in support of PRHC’s tiniest patients. 

David O’Connor was inspired to create this event in honour of the care his son received in the NICU. David shared: “My son was a patient at the Peterborough NICU for five days after he was born and it was a very scary time for us. Our experience with the NICU was extremely positive as the care was outstanding.”

Rock ‘N You For The NICU 

  • Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024 – doors open at 6pm   
  • Location: Erben at 379 George St. N, Peterborough, ON
  • Tickets: $10 each, can be purchased here or at the door 
  • Direct donations can be made here – your donation will go twice as far because the two title sponsors are generously matching donations up to $500 each ($1,000 total) 

For more information about the event, please visit the event page.