Annual Report Stories

Southlake Health and Southlake Health Foundation were proud to announce that 11 members of the Southlake Health Family were awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal. This national honour recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to Canada and their communities. The King Charles III Coronation Medal was established to mark the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III on May 6, 2023. Only 30,000 medals were awarded across the country in 2

Advancing diagnosis, accelerating treatment, and transforming care for Southlake’s Regional Cancer Centre. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our communities, the HERE is Where Cancer Meets its Match campaign is delivering meaningful progress, bringing advanced technology and increased access to patients facing cancer, right here at Southlake. Over the past year, donors have helped achieve a major milestone: the arrival and implementation of a new, state-of-the-art M

Southlake Health Foundation recognizes the incredible impact of the NewRoads LakeRide on leading edge care, close to home. Every September, for the last decade, cyclists from across northern York Region, southern Simcoe County, and beyond have gathered for the highly anticipated NewRoads LakeRide event. Hosted by the NewRoads Automotive Group and championed by President Michael Croxon, the region’s premier cycling event marked its 10th and final year under NewRoads in 2025,

Fargol Ghorbani doesn’t just share her time to support Southlake Health. She shares her network, her kindness, and her Southlake story to inspire our communities. For Fargol Ghorbani, what began as a deeply personal healthcare journey has transformed into a powerful force for community impact. As a member of Southlake Health Foundation’s Community Cabinet, she gives more than her time; she brings people with her, inspiring others to join her in championing the hospital’s urge

The Circle of Hope Donor Wall at Southlake is reimagined for the future. A powerful symbol of gratitude was renewed this year at the heart of Southlake Health's main lobby. In June 2025, Southlake Health Foundation proudly unveiled the newly refreshed Circle of Hope Donor Wall, welcoming more than 80 donors and Community Champions to celebrate the individuals and organizations whose generosity helps make leading edge care possible. Originally installed in 2008, the Circle of

Our communities came together to make history for our 2026 event. More than 1,800 runners and walkers took to Davis Drive in the early morning of Sunday, April 26, 2026, as the spring sunshine emerged on the largest Nature’s Emporium Run for Southlake in history. With 133 teams, the event reached an incredible milestone, raising over $520,000 to support critical needs across Southlake — the most ever raised since the event’s inception 24 years ago. “We are beyond thrilled wit

Southlake’s radiologists make a $1 million investment in care. The power of community at Southlake Health is felt not only through the generosity of donors but through the leadership of those who deliver care every day. In June 2025, Southlake Health Foundation was proud to celebrate a remarkable milestone: the completion of a $1-million pledge from X-Ray Associates, a group of radiologists who serve patients across Southlake and in our neighbouring communities. This extraor

A meaningful way our communities say, “Thank you.” Every day at Southlake Health, extraordinary care is made possible by our people — physicians, nurses, clinicians, staff, and volunteers — who show up with compassion, expertise, and unwavering commitment to their patients and each other. Over the past year, our communities found a powerful way to recognize those efforts through the Heroes of Southlake program. This unique initiative gives patients and families the opportunit

From lifesaving technology to everyday essentials, donor generosity is transforming care across Southlake Health. Behind every moment of care at Southlake Health is something essential: the right equipment in the hands of the right experts. Thanks to the generosity of our communities, donors continue to play a critical role in ensuring Southlake’s physicians, nurses, and clinical teams have access to the advanced tools and technology needed to deliver exceptional care, ever

Record-setting Whiskey, Wine, and MR Menswear event advances cancer care. On October 30, 2025, the NewRoads Performing Arts Centre hosted one of the community’s most anticipated fundraising events of the year: the Whiskey, Wine, and MR Menswear fashion show, bringing together supporters for an evening that blended style, philanthropy, and purpose. At the heart of the event were eight Southlake Health physicians, who traded their scrubs for tailored suits as they stepped onto

Jim Purcell’s lasting gift is helping shape the future of care at Southlake Health. For many families, support for Southlake Health begins with a moment of need, but for some, it becomes something enduring: a legacy that will care for others for generations to come. Jim Purcell was one of those individuals. A long-time Newmarket resident, Jim and his family relied on Southlake throughout their lives — from urgent injuries to cancer care and compassionate end-of-life support.