Published Mar 28, 2025 • 1 minute read
An annual fundraiser by the Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation that asks residents to sport wacky and wonderful headwear has raised more than $50,000 so far — only half of its goal.
With a few days left in the 16th annual Hats on for Healthcare campaign, the charitable organization is encouraging folks to donate what they can to support patient care in the region.
THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY
Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.
- Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.
- Get exclusive access to the Windsor Star ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.
- Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.
- Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.
- Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.
SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES
Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.
- Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.
- Get exclusive access to the Windsor Star ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.
- Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.
- Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.
- Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.
REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES
Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.
- Access articles from across Canada with one account.
- Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.
- Enjoy additional articles per month.
- Get email updates from your favourite authors.
THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.
Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.
- Access articles from across Canada with one account
- Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments
- Enjoy additional articles per month
- Get email updates from your favourite authors
Sign In or Create an Account
or
Article content
“We expect to see those funds come in as the month continues to wrap up,” Ashley Weeres, interim executive director of the Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation, told the Star at a fundraiser luncheon on Thursday.
Since its inception, Hats on for Healthcare has raised more than $650,000 for programs and services at Windsor Regional Hospital.
This year, the campaign will support the hospital’s cardiology program.
“It’s an area of growing need in our community,” Weeres said. “All of the funds raised this year will help purchase equipment for cardiology.
“Ensuring that our health-care teams have access to the right pieces of equipment is game changing,” she said. Without some of the equipment purchased for various departments with funds from the campaign, “we may have to send patients to other health-care facilities.
Read More
“Being able to ensure that they’ve got the tools that they need to take care of our loved ones in their time of need is so important.”
Last year, the fundraiser brought in more than $76,000 for inpatient oncology diagnosis and treatment.
Hats on for Healthcare ends on Monday, March 31. To donate, visit hatsonforhealthcare.ca.
Article content
Taylor Campbell
Read More