Join the Community Champion Challenge!

Get involved in the second annual Community Champion Challenge and help raise momey for healthcare!

This year we encourage you to step up to the Community Champion Challenge and join either the Saugeen Shores Winterhawks or Saugeen Shores Fire Dept. team and help raise funds for new mammography equipment.

CancerCare Ontario states that the most commonly diagnosed cancer currently each year is expected to be breast cancer, with nearly 13,000 new cases being identified in Ontario over the course of the year.

The Saugeen Shores Winterhawks

“Tough on the ice, tight-knit in the community. Hockey isn’t just a game here, it’s a way of life.”

Saugeen Shores Fire Department

 “We are committed to protecting the people and property of our community.”

OPTION 1

Register to ride with your favourite team

  1. Click the REGISTER button above.
  2. When you register to participate, at use promo code “communitychampion2024” and receive 20% off your route registration!
  3. Join either the Winterhawks or Fire Dept. team when you register.
  4. Fundraise for your team and ride in the event in August.

 

OPTION 2

Don’t want to ride? Support your favourite team with a donation

Click on the approprate button below to go directly to their donation page and support the Saugeen Shores Winterhawks or the Saugeen Shores Fire Department.

Your support is needed for vital new mammography equipment

By joining or supporting one of the Community Champion Challenge teams you are helping to improve patient care and update equipment in the mammography suite so that people across our region can continue to have access to breast cancer screening. Regular screening is important as it can help to detect breast cancer early; early detection can lead to improved treatment odds.

The Gran Fondo Lake Huron is a community event for all ages and skill levels. With courses ranging from 10km to 110km and a 1km closed road kids ride there is something for everyone to enjoy.

If you choose to register to ride and fundraise for your team your registration comes with a complimentary event t-shirt, participant medal, after ride BBQ lunch and a complimentary beer courtesy of 3 Sheets Brewing.

Whether you choose to ride and fundraise or donate to a team your support will help keep quality healthcare in Saugeen Shores through the purchase of much needed new mammography equipment.

Why Ride?

This year, funds raised through Gran Fondo Lake Huron will strengthen healthcare in our region by enhancing regional stroke care and supporting essential equipment upgrades at Brightshores Southampton Hospital. Every dollar raised helps ensure our healthcare teams have the tools they need to provide high-quality, lifesaving care to our community and visitors.

When a stroke occurs, every second counts. Access to advanced imaging technology and rapid intervention tools can mean the difference between recovery and lifelong disability. Saugeen Shores residents rely on our designated stroke center in Owen Sound for urgent stroke care. Funds raised will help equip the center with essential upgrades to improve diagnosis and treatment, ensuring faster, more effective care for patients throughout our region.

Funds raised will also help upgrade vital equipment at Brightshores Southampton Hospital, ensuring our healthcare teams can provide exceptional care close to home. This year’s funding will replace essential tools like crash carts, keeping staff prepared for urgent situations. Investing in modern equipment enhances patient care, improves efficiency, and supports our hospital in meeting the community’s growing healthcare needs.

Your participation in Gran Fondo Lake Huron directly strengthens local healthcare. Whether you ride, volunteer, or donate, you are helping provide the vital resources that keep our hospital at its best, ensuring lifesaving care for our community today and for generations to come.