A Night of Community, Competition & Heart: Over $26,000 Raised for North Hastings Hospital

From incredible food and friendly rivalry to overwhelming community support, the evening brought people together for a powerful cause — helping fund a new ECG machine and strengthening local healthcare close to home.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, sponsors, volunteers, participants, and attendees, more than $26,000 was raised in support of local healthcare — helping fund a new ECG machine for North Hastings Hospital.

The event was about far more than fundraising. It was a celebration of community pride, friendly competition, great food, and neighbours coming together to strengthen healthcare close to home.

From the energy in the crowd to the incredible talent, teamwork, and enthusiasm on display throughout the evening, the support shown for this important cause was truly inspiring.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to our dedicated organizing committee for the many hours of planning and hard work behind the scenes, as well as to everyone who attended, donated, competed, cheered, cooked, judged, volunteered, and helped make the event such a memorable success.

What an amazing reminder of what can happen when a community comes together for a cause that matters so deeply.

Even if you were unable to attend the event, you can still be part of the impact. Every donation — big or small — helps support vital healthcare services close to home and brings us one step closer to ensuring North Hastings Hospital has the equipment needed to care for our community. Your support directly contributes to projects like the new ECG machine, helping patients receive timely, quality care when it matters most. Together, we can continue making a meaningful difference for local families and future generations.