The Walkerton & District Hospital Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a not-for-profit charitable organization. The Foundation is governed by a volunteer board of directors that represent the people of Walkerton and surrounding communities. The Foundation is dedicated to raising funds to assist the Hospital in strengthening patient care, further education, and obtain the most recent and state-of-the-art medical equipment. Our success is secured directly to the compassionate and generous support of our donors.

While best known for high-profile fundraising events like our Golf Tournament, Hospital Gala and Radiothon, the WDHF generates funds through a variety of initiatives, including annual appeals, planned giving, and tribute gifts.

For over 100 years, the Walkerton Hospital has provided the best health care to the residents of Walkerton, Mildmay, Formosa, Cargill, Chepstow, Paisley, and area. From life-saving emergency treatment to life-changing surgery and from new life to end of life care our hospital is here when our communities need it.

The WDHF is proud to partner with the hospital to provide the financial resources necessary to help improve patient care.

We would like to express sincere thanks to our donors, board members, and many volunteers who give their time, money and expertise to ensure our patients and families receive the best health care possible.

We are very fortunate to have incredible support from our community of donors.  Year in and year out, our donors make a significant impact on the hospital’s ability to provide exceptional care.  Sincere thanks to our donors, board members, and many volunteers who give of their time, money, and expertise to ensure our patients and families receive the best health care possible.

MISSION

The Mission of the Walkerton & District Hospital Foundation is to encourage and facilitate citizens and service groups to financially support OUR local hospital.  Hence the Foundation's task "Actively Working to Keep OUR LOCAL HOSPITAL CURRENT".  The Foundation will receive, acknowledge and utilize the funds raised to assist in the purchase of equipment, support patient programs and provide health related education to our community.  The Foundation will diligently maintain a reserve fund to provide investment income that enables continuity of its services in the future.

VISION

The Vision of the Foundation is reflected in how we, as a group of volunteers, want to be perceived by all stakeholders of the healthcare services provided by the Walkerton Hospital.  We will constantly strive for excellence in carrying out our Mission in order to effectively serve the patients, the healthcare professionals and the citizens of our community.

VALUE

As an entity that is entrusted with financial support provided by individuals and organizations for the betterment of healthcare in our community, The Foundation values integrity, compassion and teamwork as fundamental requirements that enable the fulfillment of our Mission.