The smiles along the Santa Claus Parade route sparked the beginning of something beautiful. Now, we’re excited to launch our Season to Shine holiday campaign on Giving Tuesday, December 2, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital.
This year, our Season to Shine goal is to raise $250,000 to support the highest-priority needs at SMGH. As donations grow, we’ll light 18 trees across the Hospital grounds — each representing approximately $14,000 in community generosity.
A Magical Start to the Season
We were honoured to share a joyful day with our community at the 2025 Strathroy Lions Club – Ricco Foods Santa Claus Parade. Our team’s creativity brought our float to life, and the energy along the parade route was unforgettable.
A special thank you to our staff, their families, and everyone who joined us in spreading cheer and handing out candy to the thousands of children lining the streets. Your enthusiasm helped set the perfect tone for the beginning of A Season to Shine.
We invite you to join us on Giving Tuesday, December 2, as we officially launch the Season to Shine with a community lighting ceremony at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital.
At the event, we’ll reveal how much we’ve raised to date and light the first trees of the campaign — marking the beginning of a season dedicated to bringing light, warmth, and hope to patients, families, and care teams.
Afterward, please join us in the SMGH Auditorium for complimentary mini cupcakes and hot chocolate, a cozy way to gather and celebrate together.
A Giving Tuesday Gift from our CommonWealth Partner
We’re grateful to our CommonWealth Partner for helping make Giving Tuesday even brighter this year.
As their way of giving back, they are generously providing free parking for the first 500 patients and visitors at SMGH on Tuesday, December 2.
This thoughtful gesture reduces a small but meaningful barrier for those coming to the hospital that day, and we deeply appreciate their commitment to supporting compassionate care close to home.
