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Thank You to Our Community
This anniversary is more than a celebration. It marks the start of a new chapter.
Because of you, care close to home continues to grow stronger. Across St. Thomas and Elgin County, we’re reconnecting with our community, celebrating the impact of donor generosity, and welcoming new voices and ideas to shape the future of local health care.
From community events to new ways to give, there are many ways to be part of what comes next.
A legacy of generosity.
A future of exceptional care.
For 40 years, the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) Foundation has worked alongside a generous community to strengthen health care in our region. Together with donors, volunteers, hospital leadership, and partners across St. Thomas and Elgin County, millions of dollars have been invested in equipment, technology, and programs that transform patient care, right here at home.
As we mark this milestone, we celebrate the impact our community has made and the future we are building, together.
As we mark this milestone, we celebrate the impact our community has made and the future we are building, together.
Campaign Timeline
Milestones to Celebrate
Behind every advancement in care at STEGH is a community that stepped forward to help make it possible. The campaigns below represent some of the most significant moments in that journey.
1986–1991
Give Us Room to Care
Community donors raised $5.5 million to expand the hospital, adding the Continuing Care Centre and new rehabilitation services to support a growing community.
1993–1995
Partners in Progress
Through $2.4 million in community support, patient rooms and critical hospital infrastructure were upgraded to improve comfort, safety, and care environments.
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1996–1998
CT Scan Suite
Donors helped raise $1.23 million to create a dedicated space for advanced diagnostic imaging, supporting faster and more accurate diagnosis.
This was further elevated with $1.5 million raised between 2002-2003 allowing STEGH to introduce advanced CT imaging technology, strengthening the hospital’s ability to diagnose illness and trauma.
This was further elevated with $1.5 million raised between 2002-2003 allowing STEGH to introduce advanced CT imaging technology, strengthening the hospital’s ability to diagnose illness and trauma.
2004–2005
Supporting the Best to be the Best
Community generosity raised $1 million to invest in hospital equipment and initiatives that support skilled care teams and enhance patient care.
2005–2007
Tools for Treatment
Donors raised $1.5 million to fund essential medical equipment used by care teams across multiple hospital departments.
2009–2012
The Great Expansion
With $17 million raised, the North Tower expansion increased patient capacity and modernized the spaces where care happens every day.
2023-2025
Transforming Tomorrow –
Diagnostic Imaging
Community donors raised over $9.6 million to advance diagnostic imaging at STEGH, including bringing the region’s first MRI closer to home.
2025
Emergency Department
Through $250,000 in community support, new tools and equipment are helping strengthen emergency care when seconds matter most.
2026
Community Leadership
Building on 40 years of community impact, this campaign brings renewed energy through connection, celebration, and a re-introduction of a well-loved event. We will continue the year with additional fundraising initiatives that bring our community together in support of care at STEGH.
Pictured left to right:
Rebecca Kapogiannis, STEGH Foundation Board Chair
Dan Ross, STEGH Board Chair
Karen Davies, STEGH President & CEO
Ryan Byrne, STEGH Foundation Executive Director
Pictured left to right:
Rebecca Kapogiannis, STEGH Foundation Board Chair
Dan Ross, STEGH Board Chair
Karen Davies, STEGH President & CEO
Ryan Byrne, STEGH Foundation Executive Director
Community generosity doesn’t sit in an account,
it shows up at the bedside.
It funds the MRI scans that provide earlier diagnoses, the hospital beds that support a growing population, and the emergency equipment that saves lives when minutes matter.
it shows up at the bedside.
It funds the MRI scans that provide earlier diagnoses, the hospital beds that support a growing population, and the emergency equipment that saves lives when minutes matter.
- Ryan Byrne
Executive Director, STEGH Foundation
+$80M Raised
Over four decades, donors across St. Thomas and Elgin County have helped raise more than $80 million to support care at STEGH.
+3,300 Donors
More than 3,300 individuals, families, and businesses across St. Thomas and Elgin County continue to support the future of care at STEGH.
+50 Groups
Over 50 service groups and local businesses play an important role in strengthening health care through their ongoing support.
Be Part of
Our Story
For generations, our community has stepped forward to support care at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. Every donation, every volunteer hour, and every act of generosity has helped strengthen care at our hospital.
Do you have a memory or reflection you want to share to help celebrate 40 years of giving at STEGH?