Our Roots
Wiarton Hospital or the Red Cross Outpost as it was known in 1949, opened with ten beds.  A Women’s Auxiliary was organized in December of that year with annual membership fees of fifty cents and their main responsibility being to maintain the Hospital linens.

Who We Are Today
In 2019, the Auxiliary is 50 active members who volunteer in the Wiarton Hospital; the Gift Shop; sell Nevada Tickets; entertain patients with music; provide Pet Therapy and host a variety of community events to ‘assist the Hospital in every way possible in the interests of providing the best patient care.’

Fundraisers

• HELLP Lottery Tickets (Wiarton Foodland)
• Gift Shop (located inside the Hospital – an amazing boutique offering the latest fashions, accessories, home & cottage decor, books & much more!
• Plant Sales
  East for a Cause (partnering with Green Door Cafe and Dockside Willies)
• Air & Auto Show
• Christmas Open House & Tea Room

2019 Stats

• Auxiliary Formed – 1949
• Registered Charity – Yes
• Auxiliary Incorporated – Yes
• Monthly Meetings – Yes
• Average Annual Hours Volunteers – 6,000
• Student Bursary – Yes
• Accepting New Volunteers – Yes
• Accepting Student Volunteers – Yes

2019-2020 Executive

5 Year Review of Auxiliary Donations

• $ 25,000 – Oncology Campaign
• $120,302 – Wiarton Hospial
• $520 – Wiarton Hospital Gardens
• $2,000 – Student Awards

2014-15  

• $22,000 – Call Bell System
• $5,000 – GBHS Cancer Centre Campaign

2015-16

• $17,607 – Coagulation Analyzer / TV / Washer/Dryer
• $5,000 – Oncology Campaign

2016-17

• $25,500 – Ceiling Lift / Pediatric Cart / Vein Viewer                                                                
• $5,000 – Oncology Campaign

2017-18

• $27,511 – Monitor Screen GPA
• $5,000 – Oncology Campaign

2018-19    

• $2,684 – Holter Monitor
• $5,000 – Oncology Campaign
• $20,000 – MRI (3 year commitment)

30 Year Volunteer – Betty Weir!