Hogwarts-themed events raise $44K for local cancer care

A year full of magical events has helped raise more than $44,000 for the Sault Area Hospital Foundation's Cancer Care fund.

Thanks to the Hogwarts Alumni volunteer committee's Hogwarts-themed events, this gift is the largest to date from the group. Including this year's gift, more than $77,000 has been donated over the past three years to support cancer care at Sault Area Hospital.

"Every year, we are inspired by our powerful, magical community of volunteers, participants, and supporters," says Megan Becker, Hogwarts Alumni Committee Member, in a news release issued today. "Over 600 people and businesses make it all possible. Together, we help to care for those battling the curse that is cancer, by raising funds to ensure the equipment needed for cancer care is available at our local hospital. We are proud to support SAHF and celebrate the bravery of local patients and health care team members."

Below is the full press release: 

The Hogwarts Alumni volunteer committee has concluded a full year of Hogwarts-themed events, and has donated $44,402.68 towards Sault Area Hospital Foundation's Cancer Care fund. This donation comes from local support throughout the year, as well as the Wee Wizard Tour, presented by PUC, and the Evening at Hogwarts Gala which both took place Nov. 4, 2023.

This gift is the largest to date from the volunteer committee, and is the result of the collective effort of the volunteers, sponsors, support local fundraisers, donors and participants. Including this year's gift, over $77,000 has been donated over the past three years to support cancer care at Sault Area Hospital.

"Every year, we are inspired by our powerful, magical community of volunteers, participants, and supporters. Over 600 people and businesses make it all possible. Together, we help to care for those battling the curse that is cancer, by raising funds to ensure the equipment needed for cancer care is available at our local hospital. We are proud to support SAHF and celebrate the bravery of local patients and health care team members," shares Megan Becker, Hogwarts Alumni Committee Member.

Participants at the Evening at Hogwarts events had a day full of themed activities, including wands from Interfor’s Ollivanders Wand Shop, Triwizard Tournament activities, and Quidditch supported by USW Local 2724! The night was closed with a delicious four-course meal prepared by the Machine Shop and the Patronus Luminous ceremony, which had hundreds honour or remember loved ones affected by cancer with custom memorial lanterns. "

It's wonderful that Hogwarts supporters have taken their passion for the Harry Potter world and created an annual fundraising event, inspiring hope, love and care for those battling cancer at Sault Area Hospital. The Hogwarts Alumni Committee's meaningful support of cancer care at SAH is what helps make local cancer treatment possible – so patients can get care close to home, supported by their loved ones," says Teresa Martone, Executive Director of Sault Area Hospital Foundation.

The Hogwarts Alumni host this Hogwarts themed fundraiser annually, with each year being themed after one of the stories from the series. As the fourth-annual event, An Evening at Hogwarts: the Goblet of Fire was a major success. Stay tuned for next year's event and help support local cancer care in a magical way! Thank you to all volunteers, sponsors and participants for contributing to this event, and helping SAH deliver outstanding care in the cancer program.