Gala 2025 A Silver Soiree - Digital Magazine

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AMessageFROM THE FOUNDATION

As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of our gala and the impact this event has had at Northumberland Hills Hospital, I am filled with gratitude and immense pride.

This year’s celebration was special. The overall funds raised were the most ever—and that success belongs entirely to you: our community, our dedicated Volunteer Campaign Cabinet, and every guest, sponsor, and auction donor who joined us for this milestone celebration.

Over the past quarter century, the gala has evolved in many ways its format, its venue, even its theme but one thing has never changed: the extraordinary community spirit that brings it to life. That spirit was on full display on November 8th.

The generosity, energy, and commitment felt that evening helped us raise critical funds to directly support the purchase of essential medical equipment for Northumberland Hills Hospital. Specifically, funds raised this year will purchase several endoeye scopes for the Surgical Services program.

Investments like this ensure physicians and care teams have the tools they need to deliver exceptional care close to home.

To everyone who contributed whether by giving, volunteering, attending, or cheering us on thank you. You have made a lasting impact on the health of our community, and together, we have set a new standard for what we can achieve.

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

A special “thank you” to our two photographers for the evening, whose photos are spread throughout the following pages: Ted Amsden Photography & Chris Knox Photography

FROM THE CHAIRS

We were honoured to serve as Co-Chairs of A Silver Soirée. When we were asked to lead this event, it was easy to say “yes.”

Easy, because as family doctors we see the impact of community generosity every day. Donations to our hospital help us not only care for our own patients, but for everyone in west Northumberland.

Easy, because we knew we would not be planning this alone. We joined a dedicated Cabinet of volunteers, each leading their own portfolio and committed to helping raise money for our hospital. To our Gala Cabinet, we say “thank you.” Thank you for your dedication, ideas, and the many hours you gave to bring A Silver Soirée to life.

Easy, because of the powerhouse Foundation staff who work tirelessly to support our hospital every day. Thank you to this team for all you do to support our hospital every day.

And most importantly, easy because of the community of dedicated hospital supporters – both longstanding and new. Throughout the Gala’s 25-year history, generosity was the common thread woven through every event. That generosity was on full display as we celebrated the most financially successful Gala to date.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who came together to make this event such a success. Whether you attended, sponsored, donated to the auction, pledged a gift to Fund Me, or made a contribution in any other way, this result would not have been possible without you. Thank you for believing in the care we deliver every day at NHH.

Platinum Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

What Made the Night Shine

Stats & Supporters

Doctors’ Dream Raffle

Dr. Alison Tilley

Dr. Allison Collins

Dr. Carson Kwok

Dr. David Broderick

Dr. Fraser Cameron

Dr. Doug Dersnah

Dr. Emma Smith

Dr. Erin Pepper

Dr. Frank Marrocco

Dr. Gord Plue

Dr. Haig Basmajian

Dr. Jay Amin

Dr. Kate Everdell

Dr. Kathy Barnard Thompson

Dr. Marcus Cunningham

Dr. Mark Azzopardi

Dr. Mark Essak

Dr. Matthew Vaughan

Dr. Michelle Long

Dr. Paul Ketov

Dr. Paul Marrocco

Dr. Rachel Schoon

Dr. Rajesh Krishnan

Dr. Steve Slobodian

Dr. Steven Cornish

(based on 2024-25 fiscal year)

Emergency Department Visits

Total Surgical Cases

Dialysis Visits (Level I/II)

Chemotherapy Visits

Out-Patient Ambulatory Care Visits

Diagnostic Imaging Exams

Telemedicine Visits

Community Mental Health Visits

Behind the Scenes: Volunteers Made A Silver So

Since the inaugural event 25 years ago, the Gala has truly created a name for itself. It has become well known across the County as the themes, food, décor, and outfits have grown in extravagance each year. This growth and the bar that has been raised time and time again has always been thanks to the dedicated group of volunteers who have united to raise as many funds as possible for Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH).

Our 2025 event carried on in this vein, and it was the volunteers who truly made A Silver Soirée sparkle. From the earliest stages of planning to the final moments of the evening, our Gala Cabinet of volunteers brought creativity, compassion, and unwavering commitment to every detail. Their hours of preparation – from asking for support for our auction or Doctors’ Dream Raffle; to inviting businesses to join as sponsors; to organizing other volunteers; and planning food or décor – this team of volunteers was diligent in their efforts to create a special celebration of a significant milestone.

To our 2025 Gala Cabinet: Thank you for transforming A Silver Soirée into a meaningful celebration of community and care.

In addition to the core Cabinet team, we recognize and thank the other volunteers who set up in advance, helped on the night of, and teared everything down after. Many spent the day before, and of, setting up the venue and preparing the space, doing everything from hanging décor, laying down rugs, moving furniture, and stocking the bars. On the night of, volunteers were found performing tasks like checking coats at the door, assisting in the photo area, selling wine and Doctors’ Dream raffle tickets, supporting Fund Me, and – in the case of our Lions Club of Cobourg partner – running the bars. Finally, many returned after the event to help tear down and pack up decorations, move furniture, and clean up after the evening’s festivities.

Thank you to all who came together to make A Silver Soirée a success. Your hard work elevated the night, supported healthcare close to home, and strengthened the future of our community hospital.

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FROM THEN, TO NOW

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There were many in attendance this year whose fingerprints are all over this success – past Gala Chairs and Cabinet members who have continued to ensure the gala’s legacy lives on even after their time volunteering concluded. Our years raising funds for NHH have been shaped by countless individuals who believed in our purpose, lent their voices, and helped us grow, and we are grateful to everyone who has given their time over the years.

Through every change and challenge, what has remained constant since our inaugural year is the incredible community support. Our community of west Northumberland shows up for our hospital – time and time again. This year, as in every year past, proved that.

Thank you for 25 years of giving in support of NHH

Thank You

1840 Farmhouse & Vineyard

4th Line Theatre

All Creatures Great and Small

All Things Beautiful

Allan Dines

Anna Tucka

Ashbrook Golf Club

Atelier on John

Audley Interiors

Aunt Mimi's Apparel - Mandy Sharp

Baltimore Valley Ltd.

Bam Quick Bins

Barrett’s Christmas Tree Farm

Best Western Plus Cobourg Inn

Betsy Miller

Bibelot

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Bill Spencer Chevrolet

Blue Frog Water Gardens

Bob Moore

Bonnechere Caves

Boston Pizza

Brimacombe Ski Hill

Brooke's Plastics

Bugman-Homesmart Plus

CAA Cobourg

Cahill Furs

Canada Candy Company

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

Carly Wardle

Castleridge Concrete Inc.

Centre & Main Chocolates

Century Cycle

Cheeky Bee Candle and Gift Shop

Chestler Shoes

Chris and Amy Dejong

CJ's Tap and Grill

Cobblestone Farm Retreat

Cobourg Monumental Works

Cobourg Dragon Boat & Canoe Club

Cobourg Pet Nanny

Crowes Karts

Cucina Urbana

Cultivate

Dalewood

Darlene Clark

TO THE BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO SUPPORTED OUR ONLINE AUCTION

David West & Colour Concepts - Benjamin Moore - Port Hope

deKor Lighting

Denise Bustraen

Diane Saunders

Dink Den Pickle Ball

Domino's Pizza - Cobourg

Dr Kate Everdell

Drain Bros

Doug & Bonnie - Piper Creek Farms and Gavin & Elizabeth Ivory

Ed Hepburn Jewellers

Elmhirst

Eve McBride

Flipping Beautiful

Furby House Books

Ganaraska Chiropratic

Ganaraska Conservation Authority

Garden Hill Farmers Market

Gemini Boutique

G Facey's Clothing

Hair by Hayli

Happenstance Bakery & Coffee Roastery

Haute Goat

Heart's Gymnastics

Hello Darlin Eyes

Herma's

Highfield Day & Desination Spa

Holton Flowers

Hotel Carlyle

Jacquie Currelly

Jayne's Gourmet

Jeff Bray

Johnston’s Greenhouse

Joice Sweanor Appliances

Judy Hopkins

Karen Cortesis Esthetics

Kareri Inc.

Katie O'Brien

Kerri Healey Art

Lakeside Shuttle

Lanny Huff

Lindsay Agricultral Society

Lisa Schokking

Loretta Kaltenhauser

Lynn Hardy

Magic Lanterns Rainbow Cinemas

Manasie Akpaliapik

Margaret MacGillivary

McDonald’s Restaurants

Midi Bistro

Midtown Animal Hospital

Millstone Bread

Mindful Meridians

Moya McPhail Design

Municipality of Port Hope (Parks, Recreation)

Neb's Fun World

New Amherst Homes

Niagara Parks

Nora Camps

Norman Hardie

Northumberland Fine Food

Northumberland Tirecraft

Olympus Burger

On 2nd Thought

Oxygen Yoga & Fitness

Pam Went

Part Time CFO

Paul Bailey

Petticoat Lane

Pharmasave

Pomona

Port Hope Agricultral Society

Port Hope Sports Rehab

Premiere Dance

Primos Delivery Service

Pro Pix Photography

Quinn Blooms

Ravenswood Boutique

Ray Gupta

Red Fox Crafters

Refined by Rae

Rhino Clean Power Wash

Rita Naras

Riverlines Personal Healthcare Studio

Robert McLaughlin Gallery - Oshawa

Robin Burns

Rod & Nancy Dejong

Rolling Grape Vineyard

Ron Wiebe

Scales and Tales Sportsfishing Inc.

Schmidt Law Legal Services

Schuuz

Sharon Wharram Spry

Sleep Made Simple

SMM Law Professional

Sonya Friedrich Photography

Spark Toys

Sprucewood Handmade Cookie Co.

Stapleton's Family Market

Stephen Gilberry

Studio 100

Suzie the Gardner

Tentland

The Beamish House

The Birdhouse Natue Store

The Breakers Motel

The Capitol Theatre

The Mill Restaurant & Golf Course

The Pulse Coffee House

The Vintage Films Festival, Marie Dressler's, Rick Miller

The Wardle Family

Therese Brennan-Hunt

Toller Pizza

Town of Cobourg

Trent Gervais

Trudy’s Source for Sports

Tyler & Erin Hathway

Taylor Cunningham

Universal Studios

Village Beauty Bar

Walton Resilience

Westben Music in Nature

Yarn It

YMCA Cobourg

Yona's Greenhouse

As well as our Anonymous donors

SPECIAL THANKS

Vosburgh’s Home Decor

Lions Club of Cobourg

Beyond Entertainment

Amber Walton-Amar

Rob Kempson, The Capitol Theater

Prep Food Co

Quinn’s Blooms Florist & Flower Delivery

Frosted Flour Co

NHH Board of Directors

NHH Foundation Board of Directors

David Piccini, MPP

THE MOULTON FAMILY

THANK YOU, to everyone who made A Silver Soirée a success!