Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation welcomes RE/MAX Land Exchange as Platinum Sponsor of the 70k Ride

Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce that RE/MAX Land Exchange has joined the Gran Fondo Lake Huron team as a Platinum Sponsor of the 70k Ride!  As a $10,000 Platinum Sponsor, RE/MAX Land Exchange will be participating at several levels to support this event.  Watch for the RE/MAX balloon at the start and finish gate, rider’s shirts, and out and about on the 70k course.  Realtors from the RE/MAX Land Exchange offices in Port Elgin and Southampton will also be riding in the event.

Renate Sieber-Schlegel, Broker of Record for RE/MAX Land Exchange is pleased at how the Gran Fondo goals reflect the values of the brokerage.  “We know that many of our clients are looking for health care close to home.  Supporting an event of this magnitude that, in turn, raises funds for the Southampton Hospital aligns with our own corporate goals and image.”

Renate is pleased that the RE/MAX Land Exchange offices in Southampton and Port Elgin are very excited to be involved in this signature event.  “We like that the ride goes beyond the borders of Saugeen Shores into our beautiful agricultural areas.  We are happy to be a part of this.”

The 2018 Gran Fondo Lake Huron is a new fundraising initiative for the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation.  Executive Director Sally Kidson states “The cost of hospital equipment keeps rising and the need for state of the art equipment is real.  With the new Emergency Room and Lab expansion project nearing completion, we need to find new ways to increase our current fundraising goals.  This ride, with a goal of $150,000 to be raised, will help fill the gap between what we do now and what the need is going to be.”

For further information, please contact:

Sally Kidson, Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation 519-797-3230, ext. 3230
Scott Saunders, RE/MAX Land Exchange Ltd. 519-797-1755

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.