Transforming
Tomorrow
Closer. Faster. Better. Because You Made It Happen.
When we first dreamed of the Transforming Tomorrow Diagnostic Imaging Campaign, everyone at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital knew what was possible: faster diagnoses, less travel, less waiting and more comfort, privacy and ease.
With enhanced diagnostic imaging, better care could be right here, in St Thomas and Elgin County. Where it belongs.
We knew things could be different. We knew they had to be. And we knew our community could do it, together.
Our community campaign centered around one single belief: that healthcare should be close to home—because when it’s your child, your parent, or your friend in need, care shouldn’t be a long drive away.
Thanks to you, that vision became reality. We raised over $8 million, bringing the first ever state-of-the-art MRI and faster diagnoses right here to St. Thomas and Elgin County, where they belong.
Every gift, every volunteer, every act of generosity made a difference. Together, we brought healthcare closer to home.
Together, We Brought Healthcare Closer to Home
Transforming Tomorrow was about so much more than hitting a fundraising goal. It was about rallying, advocating, and proving what’s possible when a community believes in a big, shared dream. A dream shared by donors, volunteers, healthcare professionals and staff.
Total Raised
For you, for us, for everyone across St. Thomas and Elgin County
112%
Thank you to the 1,635 donors and 180 volunteers whose support and contributions made this happen.
Thank you also to the FDC Foundation who stepped forward with an unprecedented sense of generosity, matching every gift made up to $1 million from March to December 2024. This success would not have been possible without the FDC Foundation’s support.
You Did It
From individuals and families to businesses and services, you came together from across St Thomas and Elgin County to support this effort. 1,635 people made gifts and 180 people gave their time over two years.
And through 19 events from community events to service club initiatives and classroom activities to lemonade stands, you came together in countless ways to generate support for the Diagnostic Imaging Department at STEGH. Thank you.
Masco Canada Donation To Transforming Tomorrow | $50,000
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St. Thomas Railway City Rotary Club Oktoberfest
St. Thomas Islamic Centre Fundraiser | $6,500
Hydrant & Harbour Cheesecake - Transforming Tomorrow Fundraiser | $10,930
The 2nd Annual Bottoni Ride | $4,202
Putt Today for Transforming Tomorrow Campaign | $2,467
Indian Canadian Community Fundraiser | $5,329
Marr Family Golf Tournament & Fish Fry | $18,000
St Thomas Golf & Country Club | $55,000
Corless Benefit Concert for Mental Health | $5,743
Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign | 60,837
Aylmer Community Foundation | $10,000
Lioness Club of Port Stanley | $5,000
Bottoni Project | $3,100
St. Thomas Railway City Rotary Club | $30,000
Salus Insurance | $100,000
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Auxilary | $500,000
Transforming Tomorrow volunteers bringing transformative diagnostic care home
With the enhancements to our entire Diagnostic Imaging Department at STEGH, we are already providing an improved patient experience and ultimately better treatment and more positive outcomes for patients.
- Dr. Stefan Potoczny, Chief of Diagnostic Imaging
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital
See the Impact of Our Community's Generosity in Action
There are so many beautiful selfless stories and we’ve worked with these remarkable people to showcase their experiences so that you can get to know them as much as we have.
We invite you to download our impact report Together, Transformative Diagnostic Technology & Care is Here to read the stories of lives changed, futures shaped and a community that made history together.
