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.  

Q: I’m a Festival of Colours sponsor — what happens to my sponsorship money?  

A: We are grateful for your support of Festival of Colours and we will be rescheduling the event tentatively for September 12, 2020. We hope we can count on your support and that you and your guests will join us once a date has been confirmed. However, if you prefer to make a donation to MSH Foundation in the amount of your sponsorship, we are happy to provide a tax receipt. If you have any questions please contact Allan Bell at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  

Q: How will the support of Festival of Colours make a difference?  

A: Funds raised from Festival of Colours 2020 will support the expansion and enhancement of our outpatient mental health programs to help reduce wait times, ensure more youth can access more timely care, and improve the quality of life for our community’s children, adolescents and families.