Light Up A Life results reach new record

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By Cecilia Nasmith

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation has announced that the $400,000 raised in the 2025 Light Up A Life campaign makes it the most successful one in the campaign's 32-year history.

This year's proceeds will fund the purchase of two ventilators for the Intensive Care Unit.

“I have been moved to see the generosity of this community first-hand,” said the campaign chair – NHH Chief of Critical Care and the ICU Dr. Darius Seidler.

When local people contribute their time, money or advocacy, they are helping shape the quality of care their own families, friends and neighbours receive. To all those who donated, I say thank you – supporting our hospital is a selfless act that helps our team provide better care for every patient who comes through our door.”

The campaign saw Dr. Seidler's heartfelt appeal sent to more than 3,000 households, and it included the recent experience of patient Tyler Lynn, who spent three months on a ventilator in the hospital's ICU.

Asked what he might say to someone considering supporting NHH, he said, “You could be saving a life by making a donation. You could be giving someone a second chance.”

With the campaign now complete, NHH will move forward with purchasing the equipment, which is vital when a patient cannot breathe unassisted due to illness, trauma or severe medical condition.

In addition to the overwhelming response to the appeals, the Foundation thanks JJ's Steak and Burgers for their seventh annual Christmas Tree raffle in support of Light Up A Life, which raised $1,520.

First launched in 1994 at the hospital's former Cobourg site on Chapel Street, the Light Up A Life campaign has raised more than $4.78-million to date.