HDHF 2025 GALA RAISES OVER $136,000

Enchanted Garden Gala Raises Record-Breaking $136,289 for Fluoroscopy Campaign

Hanover, ON – The Hanover and District Hospital Foundation is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of the Enchanted Garden Gala, held on May 31, 2025. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our guests, sponsors, donors, and volunteers, we raised an astonishing $136,289 in support of our Fluoroscopy Campaign—making it our highest fundraising gala to date.

Guests were transported to an evening of elegance and magic as the venue bloomed with garden-themed décor, stunning floral arrangements, and an atmosphere of community spirit. With the generous support from our sponsors, donors, and a dedicated team of volunteers, the event surpassed all expectations.

We extend heartfelt congratulations to our raffle and contest winners:

• Katrina Wei, who took home the Wendt’s Jewellers diamond necklace and handmade jewelry trays by Robert Scarborough
  

• Courtney Beamish, winner of the $1,000 Travel Raffle courtesy of Hanover Direct Travel
  
• Nick Abell, winner of the luggage set courtesy of Marlin Travel
  
• Blake McEwen, winner of our 50/50 raffle
  

Congratulations also to the many winners of our live and silent auction items—and a special thank you to the local businesses who generously donated, helping us host the most successful auctions in HDHF Gala history.

We are deeply grateful to our generous sponsors, whose support made this night possible:

Regal Rose Sponsors:

• Bruce Power 
  
• Ground Effects Landscaping
  
• The Special Events Centre
  

Timeless Tulip Sponsors:

• Hallman GM
  
• Hanover Chrysler
  
• Leifso Financial
  
• New Life Mills
  
•  Wightman
  

Lovely Lavender Sponsors:

Becker Shoes
Brian’s Poultry
Chapman’s Ice Cream
Cobide Engineering
Domm Construction
Hanover Bentinck & Brant Agricultural Society
Hanover Dental Sedation
Hanover Massage Therapy
Hanover Raceway
Hanover Veterinary Hospital
Lansink Poultry
Leslie Motors
Mighton Funeral Home
Paramount Theatre
RBC
Richardson Electric
VI-LEENS Fashions
Westario Power

A very special thank you goes to our dedicated Gala Committee:
Diane Parsons (Chair), Madison Bryan, Laura McCullough, Julie McConnell, Danielle Kuipers, Michele Scarborough, Courtney Mellish, Nancy Mellish, Mary Rae, Cheryl Speer, and Chris Ashton.
This incredible group of individuals worked tirelessly over the past several months to secure sponsorships, coordinate with vendors, plan logistics, and handle every detail from setup to tear-down. Your commitment, teamwork, and vision were the heart of this event—we are so grateful for all that you contributed to make the evening such a success.

We also want to recognize our amazing vendors and tireless volunteers. Your creativity, professionalism, and generosity helped bring the gala to life—thank you for making this event one to remember.

Funds raised at the Enchanted Garden Gala bring us significantly closer to our goal of purchasing a new fluoroscopy machine for Hanover and District Hospital. This vital imaging equipment will provide real-time X-ray imaging to support a wide range of diagnostic and treatment procedures, improving patient care and reducing the need for patients to travel to larger centres.

“The Enchanted Garden Gala was truly spectacular. It was incredible to see our community come together in such a meaningful way to support the hospital,” said Madison Bryan, Executive Director of the Hanover and District Hospital Foundation. “To set a fundraising record while celebrating such a beautiful evening is something we’ll never forget. The outpouring of positive feedback has been so rewarding—people have been stopping our committee members just to say thank you. It’s inspiring, and we’re already excited to dream even bigger for our next event.”

For more information about the Fluoroscopy Campaign or to make a donation, visit www.hdhfoundation.ca.

Media Contact:
Madison Bryan
Executive Director, HDH Foundation
519-364-2340 x203
[email protected]

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