August 2022
GRAN FONDO LAKE HURON IS THIS SUNDAY, AUG. 21!
Gran Fondo Lake Huron presented by Bruce Power and Suppliers is happening this Sunday, August 21st and we want YOU to be there to cheer on our riders!

Riders will begin, and end, their ride in beautiful Southampton, Ontario and can choose one of three routes to travel.

There are multiple routes and lots of safe places for spectator.

Locations & timings for spectators:
  • Start area – 110km depart at 7am, 70km at 730am and 30km at 8am
  • Cyclists turn onto Huron Shore Rd after departing Southampton so large groups of riders can be seen here in the morning
  • Hwy 21 & Conc 6 the 30kms ride this strip, best viewing time is 8:15 – 8:45
  • **The END OF THE WORLD HILL – This is THE best place to come cheer on riders as they tackle the biggest physical challenge on all the routes 8:15-9:45
  • Wellington St, Port Elgin – 8:45-12:00
  • Doll Sideroad/Conc 14 9:20- 12:00
  • If you are out in Tiverton our 110km riders have a long lonely stretch out this way and would appreciate some cheering fans. Most riders hit the rest stop at the arena between 8:20 and 9:10
  • The Hospital (park in the empty lot on the corner) 9:30- 12:30
  • Finish Line, High St by Martin’s Bike Shop (or anywhere between here and the hospital, all riders pass through here) 9:30-12:30


Do you love taking photos?
Come out and take some pics! We would love to see what you capture and your images could be featured in our promotional materials for next year’s event! (with photo credit and permission)

2022 may be the biggest most important year for the Gran Fondo Lake Huron, presented by Bruce Power & Suppliers, since its inception in 2018. 2022 marks the return of hosting this fundraising event in person since 2019. The pandemic may have kept us from gathering together the last two years but now it’s time to Ride On!

This year’s fundraising ride is also extra special since it will be in support of one of the largest and most important medical equipment needs for the hospital in Saugeen Shores. Gran Fondo Lake Huron will be fundraising in support of Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation’s $3 million Computed TOMography (CT) scanner fundraising project.

Riders have been working hard to fundraise and, after two years of this ride being cancelled, we are all excited to RIDE ON this Sunday!

THANK YOU
to our riders, volunteers and to you, the spectators who will be supporting our riders from the sidelines!
ONLY $150,000 TO GO!
We are getting SO CLOSE to our $3Million goal!


To bring a new CT Scanner to Saugeen Shores we need to fund the initial cost to purchase and install this new machine through donations. Our campaign goal is to raise $3,000,000 dollars.

With your support we will be able to help bring more care closer to home at the Southampton Hospital. This opportunity means better quality Healthcare right here in Saugeen Shores.

We have seen such tremendous support from the community for our Bring Tom to Town CT scanner campaign over the last 8 months and it just keeps on going....

The Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation would like to thank our generous local anonymous donor for committing to a $100,000 gift to the CT!

This recent gift brings the overall fundraising total to just over $2,850,000 of the 3 million goal.

We are so grateful for this amazing gift to help bring the campaign closer to the finish line.

If you would like to help us reach our goal to "Bring TOM to Town" click the "Donate Now" button below.
LOCAL AUTHOR SUPPORTS LOCAL HEALTHCARE
There's nothing better than diving into a good book!

Local author Robert Grant has got all your rainy day book needs met with the launch of his second novel Repose of the Ailsa Stone. We got to sample a little from his novel during a recent visit and have already made plans to go buy our own copy on the way home.

A scrumptious literary snack for your brain that will keep you up late wanting to finish it before you're able to drift off to dreamland!

Besides delighting us with his writing, Robert dropped by to donate a portion of the proceeds from his book sales to the Bring Tom to Town CT scanner campaign.

You can pick up your own copy of Robert's New novel, and his first book Ailsa Stone at the Bruce County Museum or at A little of this and that Southampton and Finchers in Kincardine.

To learn more visit

Thank you for your support Robert!
CRUISER'S CRUISE IS BACK!
Cruise night returns every Thursday night until the end of August.

Join us at the flagpole for vintage cars and a weekly 50/50 draw, sponsored by Mowbrays Canadian Tire, with all proceeds supporting the "Bring TOM to Town" fundraising campaign.
The gift shop at the Saugeen Memorial Hospital is shutting down and having a closing sale August 26th and 27th.

From 10 am - 2 pm each day, the gift shop will be set up outdoors in the old emergency bay area. Cash, debit and visa are accepted.
A new CT scanner at the Southampton Hospital means better quality Healthcare, right here, in Saugeen Shores.
Update - the Saugeen Shores Opoly board games have docked in Ontario and we are eagerly awaiting their arrival for distribution!

Tracy Murray, Executive Director
Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation
519-797-3230 ext. 3230
Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation | smhfoundation.ca