There are plenty of ways to get involved in our community and support Markham Stouffville Hospital at the same time. View the listings below for more information on upcoming events and learn how you can participate.
April 2020 May 2020 June 2020 Fall 2020 View Past EventsImportant Events Update
Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation has been closely monitoring the developments related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), in collaboration with our colleagues at Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH). We’ve decided to postpone events until May 31, 2020 because your safety, health and well-being is our top priority. We believe this is the right thing to do for everyone's health and safety and we appreciate your understanding and flexibility. Given the rapidly evolving nature of COVID-19, we will continue to monitor the situation and will determine our approach with respect to re-scheduling events based on current and arising information to ensure there is no risk to our community.
Festival of Colours will be postponed to the fall of 2020, tentatively scheduled for September 12, 2020. We will continue to provide updates as we work to make alternate arrangements. Learn More
Stouffville Starllight Gala will be postponed. We will continue to provide updates as we work to make alternate arrangements. Learn More
For Third Party Events organized by members and supporters of our community – we are working closely with them on their decision to postpone or cancel. The following events have been updated: Canadians of Pakistani Origin (COPO) gala scheduled on March 27 is cancelled, A Journey with Charlie that was scheduled on April 14 is rescheduled to June 2 and Run for Women Unionville scheduled for April 26 is postponed for more information visit runforwomen.ca.
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Thank you for your ongoing support of MSH and helping ensure our patients and their families receive extraordinary health care close to home.
Canadians of Pakistani Origin's 18th Annual Gala
Each year the Canadians Of Pakistani Origin - COPO led by Khalid Usman, Past Board Chair, MSH Foundation are committed to raising funds for critical life-saving equipment and programs that ensure exceptional care close to home. The 2020 event has been cancelled, if you would like to make a donation to support COPO's mission please contact Khalid Usman at 905-470-8111 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Run for Women, brought to you by the LOVE YOU by Shoppers Drug Mart™ program
Update on COVID-19 and Run for Women brought to you by the LOVE YOU by Shoppers Drug Mart™ program
Like all Canadians, we have been closely following the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation. Given our runs were due to start in just a few short weeks, we wanted to take this opportunity to update you on the steps we are taking to plan ahead, in order to ensure the safety of all participants.At this time, our plan is to host the 2020 Run for Women events, however, some events will be postponed. Specifically, our plan is as follows:
Events originally scheduled for before June 1: Although dates are not yet finalized, we are working with cities to re-schedule for later in the summer. We will notify participants once a new date is confirmed.
Read full statement from Run for Women: https://www.runforwomen.ca/About/COVID-19_Update.aspx
Stouffville Starlight Gala
Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation has been closely monitoring the developments related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), in collaboration with our colleagues at Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH).
We’ve decided to postpone Stouffville Gala on May 21, 2020 because your safety, health and well-being is our top priority. A new date for the Stouffville Starlight Gala will be shared once confirmed. We will continue to provide updates as we work to make alternate arrangements. We believe this is the right thing to do for everyone's health and safety and we appreciate your understanding and flexibility. Given the rapidly evolving nature of COVID-19, we will continue to monitor the situation and will determine our approach with respect to re-scheduling events based on current and arising information to ensure there is no risk to our community.
A Journey with Charlie - a Conversation with Hilda Sakaloglu
Join Hilda as she shares her personal story about her ongoing journey with cancer and the many trials that led her to find the joy in her heart and the spirit to live.
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South Asian Ball: Festival of Colours
Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation has been closely monitoring the developments related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), in collaboration with our colleagues at Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH).
We’ve decided to postpone Festival of Colours on April 18, 2020 because your safety, health and well-being is our top priority. A new date for Festival of Colours will be shared once confirmed. We will continue to provide updates as we work to make alternate arrangements. We believe this is the right thing to do for everyone's health and safety and we appreciate your understanding and flexibility. Given the rapidly evolving nature of COVID-19, we will continue to monitor the situation and will determine our approach with respect to re-scheduling events based on current and arising information to ensure there is no risk to our community.
We look forward to celebrating the fabulous South Asian culture with you this Fall. Held at the prestigious Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites, the South Asian Ball, will offer scintillating entertainment while raising critical funds for mental health at MSH.
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