Bluewater Health Foundation
Bluewater Health Foundation is a Sarnia-Lambton nonprofit that raises funds to support Bluewater Health hospital, its programs, equipment, and patient services. The foundation organizes fundraising campaigns, events, lotteries and raffles, and donor recognition and planned giving initiatives to engage donors, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners. Its work supports a range of services including mental health and residential withdrawal management programs, as well as facility and diagnostic imaging projects. The foundation’s mission emphasizes sustaining a healthy community through a culture of generosity.
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Last updated on Feb 8th, 2026
Recent Activity
Sitara Cares donation campaign
Sitara Indian Cuisine ran Sitara Cares from April 20 to May 11, donating one dollar from every butter chicken sold to Bluewater Health Foundation. The campaign culminated in a presented donation of $1,500, celebrating community generosity toward local healthcare.
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D1 Gang day for children and youth with type 1 diabetes
Bluewater Health Foundation's Diabetes Education Centre hosted the D1 Gang day on 2026-06-03, bringing local children and youth with type 1 diabetes together for bowling, pizza, games, and peer conversations. The event paired fun activities with opportunities to share lived experiences, helping participants build friendships and confidence while learning from others who understand the journey.
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Celebration of foundation amalgamation and legacy
Bluewater Health Foundation celebrated the amalgamation with Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital Foundation in a gathering honoring volunteers, donors, board members, and community champions. The event celebrated the legacy of community generosity and emphasized continued impact for patients and families across Petrolia and Central Lambton.
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Staff recognition: Heart of Gold award for Ryan
Bluewater Health Foundation announced that Ryan, a Registered Practical Nurse, received a Heart of Gold recognition on 2026-06-01 for the care, humour, and positivity he brings to his work. The post highlights his ability to connect with patients and support them through difficult moments, shared with the tags #HeartOfGold and #WeAreBWH.
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Gala photo gallery announcement
Photos from the 2026 Bluewater Health Foundation Gala featuring Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir are now available on the foundation's Facebook page. The post thanks sponsors, donors, volunteers, the Gala Committee, and guests, and notes Julie MacRae Photography as the event photographer.
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Punk Rock Picnic
Punk Rock Picnic is a family friendly festival at Canatara Bandshell in Sarnia on June 20, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, raising funds for Ryan's House. Tickets are $15 with free admission for kids under 14, and the event features live music, food, and local vendors presented by the Bluewater Health Foundation.
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ICU nurses recognition during National Nursing Week
Bluewater Health Foundation thanked Weston Valve & Fitting Ltd. for recognizing ICU nurses during National Nursing Week by providing gift cards on 2026-05-26. The brief update spotlights community support for frontline nurses and celebrates their compassion and dedication.
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Staff recognition: Heart of Gold award
Bluewater Health Foundation congratulated Melanie on receiving a Heart of Gold recognition on 2026-05-25 for her calm and compassionate presence with patients. The announcement highlights how her small gestures create comfort and trust, and was shared with the community using #HeartOfGold and #WeAreBWH.
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Planned giving / gift in your will
Bluewater Health Foundation invites supporters to include a gift in their will as a way to sustain care for patients and families for generations to come. The short appeal frames planned giving as a meaningful legacy and thanks donors for considering the foundation in their estate plans.
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3rd Annual Ryan Hicks Golf Tournament
The Bluewater Health Foundation is hosting the 3rd Annual Ryan Hicks Golf Tournament on June 20, 2026 in Sarnia-Lambton to raise funds for Ryan’s House residential withdrawal management facility. To register, email ryanshousegolf@gmail.com for participation and sponsorship details.
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Support for youth mental health — Talk for Tamara donation
Talk for Tamara, a legacy charity fund partnered with the Sarnia Community Foundation, presented a $9,800 donation to Bluewater Health to buy items for the Child and Adolescent area of the Inpatient Mental Health program. The gift supports youth mental health education and suicide prevention efforts in the local community.
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Staff recognition: Heart of Gold award for Marnie
Bluewater Health Foundation congratulates Marnie for receiving a Heart of Gold award on 2026-05-18, honoring her consistent support of patients and colleagues. The post highlights her dedication and invites the community to share appreciation using #HeartOfGold and #WeAreBWH.
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Victoria Day holiday closure notice
The Bluewater Health Foundation office will be closed Monday, May 18, 2026 for the Victoria Day holiday and will reopen Tuesday, May 19 at 8:30 AM. Note the closure when planning visits or calls over the long weekend.
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2nd Annual Diane Currah Memorial Euchre Tournament
The 2nd Annual Diane Currah Memorial Euchre Tournament in Wyoming raised $1,000 for Bluewater Health surgical services, with Murray and his daughters Tammy and Tanya presenting the gift on behalf of organizers and participants. The announcement thanks everyone who took part, framing the tournament as a heartfelt community tribute in memory of Diane.
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Dream Ride Lottery
Bluewater Health Foundation is holding the Dream Ride Lottery, offering a chance to win a brand new 2026 BMW X1 this summer. Buy tickets online at https://bwhfdreamride.com/ to enter and support the foundation.
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Spring Quilt Raffle winners announced
Bluewater Health Foundation announced the Spring Quilt Raffle winners on 2026-05-13, congratulating Tracey Cain and Meighan LeMay. The raffle proceeds supported local healthcare and the Foundation thanked everyone who participated.
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Nursing Week Sponsor Acknowledgement
Bluewater Health Foundation marked Nursing Week on 2026-05-12 with a public thank you to nurses and to community sponsors. The Tricar Group provided a coffee and tea cart, Fairwinds Lodge Retirement Residence contributed lunch, Bluewater Health Foundation covered night shift pizza, and Co-operators Group Insurance donated Toronto Blue Jays tickets for a giveaway.
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Thank-you to donors for supporting music therapy
Bluewater Health Foundation thanks 100 Women Who Care Sarnia-Lambton for their support of music therapy at Bluewater Health on May 11, 2026. The foundation highlights that this generosity creates a lasting community impact and supports compassionate care through therapeutic music programs.
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Employee recognition: Heart of Gold award for nurse Ashley
Bluewater Health Foundation congratulated Ashley on May 11, 2026 for receiving a Heart of Gold recognition for her compassionate nursing in the Maternal Infant Child unit. The post highlights her thoughtful care and the difference she makes for patients and families, shared with community hashtags #HeartOfGold and #WeAreBWH.
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2026 Bluewater Health Foundation Gala update
Bluewater Health Foundation celebrated its 2026 gala in Sarnia on May 8 with guests Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, thanking sponsors and volunteers while announcing plans to add a second MRI machine to the Sarnia hospital. The foundation confirmed it will continue fundraising, with NGL Supply Co. Ltd. recognized as the presenting sponsor and event photography by Julie MacRae Photography.
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Temporary office closure for sold-out gala
Bluewater Health Foundation closed its office today while staff prepare for a sold out gala supporting Diagnostic Imaging, and they will resume normal service on Friday, May 8. If you planned an in person visit, plan for Friday when the office reopens.
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Spring Quilt Raffle
The Bluewater Health Foundation’s Spring Quilt Raffle sells tickets for $5 each or three for $10, with ticket sales in the Atrium booth Wednesday and Thursday from 12 to 2 PM and at the Foundation office through Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM. Tickets are available until May 8 at 4 PM, and the raffle draw takes place on May 11, with proceeds supporting local healthcare at Bluewater Health.
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Garden of Giving
For Mother's Day, Bluewater Health Foundation is running the Garden of Giving campaign where a donation adds a child's name and birth date to a tribute at the entrance to the Maternal Infant Child department. The program creates a visible remembrance while supporting family care; details and donations are available at https://bwhf.ca/garden-of-giving.
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Heart of Gold
Bluewater Health Foundation spotlights Dawson as a Heart of Gold honoree and invites patients and families to honor caregivers with donations. Visit the Heart of Gold nomination page at https://bwhf.ca/heart-of-gold-nomination to recognize a staff member and support local patient care.
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Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign
Bluewater Health Foundation is running the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign to benefit Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital, with the fundraiser running through Sunday at the Petrolia Tim Hortons. One hundred percent of proceeds stay in the community, so a weekend cookie purchase helps support local health services.
