Bluewater Health Foundation
Bluewater Health Foundation is a Sarnia-Lambton charitable organization that raises funds and builds community support to enhance local healthcare services, sponsor facility redevelopments and programs (including cancer care, maternal-child services, addictions supports, and equipment purchases), and recognize compassionate caregivers through initiatives such as the Heart of Gold program.
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Last updated on Feb 8th, 2026
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Music Therapy program update
Bluewater Health Foundation marks Music Therapy Awareness Month in March by thanking Barry and Erika Hogan for a $1,000 gift that supports a donor funded music therapy program led by Certified Music Therapist Danielle Rintjema. The program provides emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual support to patients across Bluewater Health, made possible entirely by community donations.
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Healthcare fundraising amalgamation announcement
Bluewater Health Foundation and CEEH Foundation announced an amalgamation on March 12, 2026 to strengthen long term fundraising support for healthcare services in Sarnia and Petrolia. The community initiated move aims to bring more fundraising expertise, donor support, and resources while continuing to honor donor intent; full details are on the foundation announcement page.
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Donated quilts and sensory muffs support HELP program
On World Delirium Awareness Day Bluewater Health Foundation announced that the IODE Hon. Malcolm Cameron Chapter donated handmade quilts and twiddle muffs to Bluewater Health. These sensory items will be used in the Hospital Elder Life Program to comfort older adult patients and help reduce the risk of delirium.
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Dream Home Lottery
The Bluewater Health Foundation's Dream Home Lottery in Petrolia raises funds for redevelopment of the Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital Emergency Department. Long time supporters like Sharon and Jim buy tickets each year to help keep rural emergency care close to home; exact ticket details were not provided in the source.
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Podcast appearance by executive director
Kathy Alexander, Executive Director of Bluewater Health Foundation, appears on Sarnia Lambton Beyond the Headlines to explain how community fundraising funds equipment, programs, and care for patients in Sarnia-Lambton. The episode was published on 2026-03-10, and you can listen via the provided podcast link to hear concrete examples of donor impact and a message of thanks to local supporters.
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Heart of Gold program
Bluewater Health Foundation invites patients and families to honor caregivers through its Heart of Gold program, spotlighting volunteers like Bonnie and enabling donations in their name. Visit the program page to nominate or give and make a meaningful thank you to someone who made your hospital experience warmer.
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International Women's Day staff recognition announcement
Bluewater Health Foundation is honoring its women staff for International Women's Day with a team spotlight that invites viewers to swipe through profiles and meet the people who connect community generosity with patient care. The brief recognition post highlights fundraising and community engagement roles and encourages the community to learn more by viewing the team feature.
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Comfort bags donation for pediatric overnight stays
Bluewater Health Foundation thanked the 1st Harris Bluewater Trefoil Guild, Girl Guides of Canada for donating comfort bags for children staying overnight at Bluewater Health. Each bag contains stuffies, colouring books, toys, and stickers to help make a hospital stay gentler and more comforting.
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Sunday Fun Day
Bluewater Health Foundation thanks attendees of Sunday Fun Day, which raised $4,000 for the Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centre and The Centre Sarnia-Lambton. The community event featured a raffle and live performances by Hayden Mellon and Kalie Woodcock, and was presented by Enbridge with support from local sponsors.
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Karma Classes fundraiser for Ryan’s House
Bluewater Health Foundation reports that The Raven Heart's donation based Karma Classes in January and February 2026 raised $865 for Ryan's House to support patients and families. This brief update highlights local generosity and the cumulative impact of monthly community classes.
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Battle for Breasts Women’s Volleyball Tournament Update
Bluewater Health Foundation reports that the Battle for Breasts Women's Volleyball Tournament, held last month in January 2026, raised an incredible $16,400 for the Mammography Department, a 50% increase over last year, with more than 200 women competing across 26 teams. The update thanks organizers and volunteers and highlights fundraising efforts led by the Breast Buddies Dragon Boat Team.
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Heart of Gold donation program
Bluewater Health Foundation's Heart of Gold program lets patients and families honour a caregiver with a donation, showcased by the recent recognition of Dr. Tarmohamed for exceptional care. Visit the Heart of Gold nomination page to learn how to nominate a staff member or donate through the foundation.
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Dream Home Lottery 2026 Grand Prize winners announcement
Bluewater Health Foundation announced Sharon and Jim of Petrolia as the 2026 Dream Home Lottery grand prize winners and welcomed them for their first tour of the home on February 20, 2026. The couple, longtime ticket buyers for over 20 years, said they are grateful to support health improvements close to home.
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Sunday Fun Day Raffle
The Bluewater Health Foundation's Sunday Fun Day Raffle is a community fundraiser featuring food stations, live music from Hayden Mellon and Kalie Woodcock, and raffle prizes including a Shoppers Drug Mart basket valued at over $1,500. Sponsored by @bluecoastteam and @co_operators, the campaign asks supporters to buy tickets via the event page to help Bluewater Health and vital community programs.
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2026 Dream Home Lottery winners and $5M fundraising milestone
On 2026-02-19 Bluewater Health Foundation announced Grand Prize winner S. Jardine of Petrolia and 50/50 winner A. Johnson of Sarnia who is taking home over $257,000. Proceeds from the 2025 and 2026 Dream Home Lotteries have helped the foundation reach a $5,000,000 fundraising goal for the Cancer Care Clinic redevelopment, with additional funds supporting emergency department and diagnostic imaging upgrades at Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital.
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Dream Home Lottery grand prize draw
Bluewater Health Foundation asked supporters to tune in on 2026-02-19 at 12:00 PM for the Dream Home Lottery grand prize draw, a time sensitive fundraising moment. The post contains the call to action but does not include a livestream link, ticket or prize details, so check the foundation's official channels for the broadcast or results.
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Sunday Fun Day Raffle — Fundraiser
The Bluewater Health Foundation is promoting the Sunday Fun Day Raffle, a community fundraiser with live music from Hayden Mellon and Kalie Woodcock, food stations, bonfires, and a raffle that includes a Shoppers Drug Mart basket valued at over $1,500. Sponsors @bluecoastteam and @co_operators are thanked in the announcement, and tickets are available via the event page provided in the post.
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Sunday Fun Day Fundraiser
Sunday Fun Day, presented by Bluewater Health Foundation, is a ticketed community fundraiser featuring live music, bonfires, walking trails, and a meat raffle. All proceeds benefit Bluewater Health's Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centre and @thecentre.sarnia; get tickets and details at https://www.revelree.ca/event/sundayfunday2026.
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Wear Red Canada awareness day
Wear Red Canada on February 13 invites you to wear red to raise awareness that heart disease is the leading killer of women worldwide, and that cardiovascular disease affects 1 in 3 women. The Bluewater Health Foundation points readers to national resources at cwhha.ca and encourages everyone to learn the signs that may differ in women and to support better outcomes.
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Wear Red Canada awareness day
Wear Red Canada on February 13 is a national awareness day promoted by Bluewater Health Foundation, featuring survivor testimony from Kathy Alexander about a SCAD heart attack and a clear list of symptoms women should watch for. Visit https://cwhha.ca to learn the signs, join the awareness effort, and find resources to help you act quickly if you or someone you love shows symptoms.
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Valentine Chocolate Extravaganza
The CEEH Auxiliary Valentine Chocolate Extravaganza is happening today at Charlotte's Boutique inside CEEH of Bluewater Health, with sales running until 12:00 PM and proceeds used to buy equipment for the hospital. Stop by for chocolates and confectionery while supporting a local health care fundraising effort; no price or online info was provided in the original notice.
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Sunday Fun Day
Sunday Fun Day is a Bluewater Health Foundation fundraiser on February 22, 2026 in Sarnia-Lambton supporting The Centre Sarnia-Lambton and Bluewater Health's Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centre. Expect live music, bonfires, walking trails, and a meat raffle, with tickets available at revelree.ca. The event is presented by Enbridge and proceeds support local survivor services.
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Donation of handmade blankets, toys and hats
Bluewater Health Foundation thanked the 100 Scarves group and the Willing Hands Yarn Club for donating handmade blankets, toys, and hats dropped off by Nina; the items will be shared via the Foundation to support Totes of Hope and the Maternal Infant Child (MIC) program.
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Cancer Care Clinic Fundraising Milestone
On World Cancer Day (2026-02-04), Bluewater Health Foundation announced it has reached a $5 million fundraising goal for Bluewater Health’s Cancer Care Clinic, highlighted by a $500,000 gift from the Judith & Norman Alix Foundation.
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Heart of Gold Donation Program
The Heart of Gold Donation Program by Bluewater Health Foundation allows you to honor caregivers through donations, recognizing their compassion and kindness in healthcare.