Hats On For Healthcare Campaign Celebrates Major Fundraising Milestone
1-6-2026
Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation, alongside title sponsor Greg Monforton & Partners, is celebrating a record-breaking $104,534 raised in support of the 17th annual Hats On For Healthcare campaign. Thanks to the widespread support of residents, local schools, youth sports teams, and corporate partners across Windsor-Essex, the community-driven initiative has successfully generated critical funding to advance local medical care.
Highlighting this year’s month-long campaign was the return of the Hats On For Healthcare Radiothon on March 5, 2026, broadcast live from the Windsor Regional Hospital Met Campus. Supported by Bell Media partners AM800 CKLW, Virgin Radio 93.9, and 89X, the 12-hour live broadcast alone brought in over $50,000 and counted from generous callers and online donors.
This year’s campaign featured a highly successful, first-of-its-kind "Hockey Helps" partnership with the Windsor Spitfires, matching local youth sports teams and schools with Spitfire players to fuel friendly competitive fundraising. The campaign culminated with the official city-wide "Hat Day" on March 11—proclaimed by Mayor Drew Dilkens - and the elegant "Hatsquerade" wrap-up celebration at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts on April 16.
"The incredible generosity of Windsor-Essex never ceases to amaze us," said Stacey MacDonald, Manager of Philanthropy at Windsor Regional Hospital. "With the community's help this year, our lifetime campaign total has officially surpassed the $800,000 milestone. What makes this year truly special is our 'donor choice' model, meaning these funds will go directly to the specific hospital programs our donors care about most - whether that's cardiology, oncology, critical care, or pediatrics.
Unlike previous years, when fundraising focused on a single department, the 2026 campaign allowed participants to self-direct their donations across 40 specialized areas of care. This model empowered local families and businesses to give back directly to the programs that have touched their lives personally.
Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation extends its sincere appreciation to title sponsor Greg Monforton & Partners, presenting sponsor London Hospital Linen Services Inc., the Windsor Spitfires, local media partners, and every individual who donned a hat and donated to keep world-class healthcare close to home.
To view the final leaderboards or make a post-campaign contribution, visit the Hats On For Healthcare Campaign Page HERE.
About Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation: Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation is dedicated to raising funds for advanced medical equipment and program support, ensuring patients in the Windsor-Essex region receive world-class care close to home. Over its 17-year history, the Hats On For Healthcare campaign has remained one of the region's most beloved annual community traditions.