Brockville & District Hospital Foundation Launches their 2025 Fundraising Campaign: BottomsUP! Modernizing Colon Care at Brockville General Hospital
April 17, 2025
The Brockville & District Hospital Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its 2025 Fundraising Campaign: BottomsUP! Modernizing Colon Care at Brockville General Hospital. This year, we’re focused on raising funds to upgrade colon care and screening equipment, ensuring patients receive the most advanced and effective care possible.
Colon screening plays a critical role in early detection and treatment, improving patient outcomes and saving lives. Our 2025 campaign aims to enhance the tools and technology available for colon care at Brockville General Hospital.
The BottomsUP! Campaign will launch with our second MEDtalks, focusing on colon health. Join us on Tuesday, April 15 from 6 to 7 p.m. at The Aquatarium. The community is welcome to come and listen to our panel of caring healthcare professionals as they share valuable insights on maintaining colon health, the importance of screening, recognizing warning signs and when to seek help. It’s an opportunity to learn and ask questions in an open and engaging environment with three local surgeons and hear a personal account of one patient’s journey with colorectal cancer, followed by a Q & A session. Guests can register at the door or visit our website at www.bdhfoundation.com/get-involved/medtalks/.
The first major event supporting this campaign is Ride the River, happening on Sunday, June 8 along the scenic 1000 Islands Parkway.
All proceeds from this well-loved community event will directly support the BottomsUP! campaign. To register as an individual or team or to become a sponsor, please visit, www.ridingtheriver.ca.
We understand colon care isn’t always an easy topic—but it’s an important one. That’s why we’re inviting the community to join the conversation and help break the stigma.
Throughout the year, the Foundation will be hosting exciting events to engage the community, raise awareness, and generate much-needed funds for this vital cause.
Every donation—big or small—brings us closer to our goal of providing state-of-the-art equipment that enables faster, more accurate diagnoses. Your support helps us offer better care and brighter futures for patients in our community.
“Your donation to the Bottoms Up Modernizing Colon Health Campaign directly transforms patient care right here in our community”, said Trish Buote, Executive Director at the Brockville & District Hospital Foundation. “Every dollar ensures we can offer state-of-the-art colon health services, early detection, and exceptional treatment—ultimately saving lives and improving outcomes for our patients. Together, we’re creating a healthier future and ensuring world-class care remains close to home.”
To learn more or donate, please visit www.bdhfoundation.com.
Thank you for supporting local healthcare. Stay tuned for updates—we’re just getting started!
About Brockville and District Hospital Foundation
Brockville and District Hospital Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Brockville General Hospital in its mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to the community. We envision a future where every member of our community enjoys a life of health, dignity, and well-being. Our vision is rooted in a commitment to fostering a community of health and hope, where access to exceptional healthcare is a shared reality.
Media Contact:
Emily Maskell
Administrative Manager
emaskell@brockvillegeneralhospital.ca
613-345-4478