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Volume 19, Issue 16 | Wed., April 22, 2026
Family First Radiothon returns May 7, 8 with focus on expanding chemotherapy care Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express
The Moose Jaw Health Foundation (MJHF) is once again calling on the community to step forward in support of local health care, as the 20th Annual 800 CHAB Family First Radiothon prepares to hit the airwaves May 7 and 8. This year’s campaign will focus on expanding chemotherapy services at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital, with a fundraising goal of $150,000 to help address growing demand for cancer care in Moose Jaw and surrounding communities. “We have a wonderful campaign that’s going to happen on May 7 and 8 right here at the Temple Gardens Centre. They’re great partners here … and we’re very thankful to be here this year said Kelly McElree, CEO of the MJHF, during an April 14 event. “This year is the 20th anniversary of the radiothon, the 40th anniversary of the foundation, and the 35th anniversary of the Festival of Trees. It is a year of celebration.” More than 1,600 patients rely on chemotherapy services at the local hospital each year, including 1,615 who received treatment in 2025 alone. That number continues to rise as cancer rates increase and treatments advance. “Sixteen hundred people receive chemotherapy (here in Moose Jaw), and I don’t like to see cancer patients having to go to Regina for basic chemotherapy,” McElree said. “The Radiothon is about making sure our hospital can continue to meet the growing demand for cancer care in Moose Jaw.” Currently, limited treatment space can result in longer wait times, scheduling challenges, and in some cases, patients needing to travel to
other centres for care. The planned expansion aims to significantly increase local capacity, moving from two chemotherapy chairs and one treatment stretcher to six chairs and two stretchers. Additional upgrades will include new equipment such as IV pumps, monitoring tools and patient comfort items, along with renovations to support the expanded treatment area. The expansion is expected to reduce the need for patients to travel outside the community for routine chemotherapy treatments — something the foundation sees as a critical improvement for patient comfort and overall well-being.
“People always say, ‘Well, Kelly, does the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) just tell you what to fundraise for?’ No, they don’t. That’s ground up, and it’s not only health care professionals who come forward,” McElree said. “I remember Dr. Jensen with the LUCAS (device, who said), ‘I heard about that, and I can’t believe you don’t have one.’ So we created a radiothon for that. Well, it’s the same with chemotherapy.” Now in its 20th year, the Family First Radiothon has become a cornerstone fundraising event in Moose Jaw, contributing millions of dollars toward medical equipment and improvements at the local hospital over the past two decades. The 2026 edition also coincides with the MJHF’s 40th anniversary, marking four decades of community-driven support for local health care. As in previous years, organizers say the success of the campaign will depend on the continued generosity of local residents, businesses, and volunteers. “We’re just so thankful to the Moose Jaw community and everyone involved that makes the Radiothon happen … we’re looking forward to this and making that transformational change at the Wigmore Hospital,” McElree said. Residents can support the campaign by contributing online at MJHF.org or visiting in person during the two-day event at the Temple Gardens Centre, located at 110 First Avenue Northwest, where the radiothon will be broadcast live.