Record-breaking BCHS Ignite Gala brings in $600,000 in fundraising

This money will go towards a new $6 million goal to raise funds for the Diagnostic Imaging Department – including new ultrasound for the Willett

BCHS Press Release, September 30th , 2024 - On Friday, September 20th , community, business leaders, and sponsors, gathered to Ignite the spirit of giving at Brant Community Healthcare System Foundation’s, Ignite Gala presented by ProResp.

Over the past few years, the Brant Community Healthcare System Foundation has focused its fundraising efforts on the Emergency Department Renovation Improvement Project and patient equipment for the Emergency Department (ED). The Brant Community Healthcare System Foundation is thrilled to share that thanks to the generous support from our community, we have not only met, but exceeded our $8 million goal!

This year, we are transitioning into a new focus, the Diagnostic Imaging Department. We have begun raising funds to support the development of a new and improved Breast Health Suite with upgraded Digital

Mammography machines and a dedicated Ultrasound.

We are fundraising to purchase an Ultrasound for the Willett, a New Gamma Camera for our Nuclear Medicine Department, and the time has come to replace our aging MRI machine that was installed in 2007 – 17 years ago.

These DI investments exceed $6 Million dollars, however thanks to the kindness and continued generosity of attendees at the Gala as well as major donors, we were able to raise over $600,000 dollars!

With Layne the Auctionista as our inspiring MC for the evening, this year’s Ignite Gala has been the most successful to date and resulted in a RECORDBREAKING evening for the Brant Community Healthcare System Foundation.

Thank you to our sponsors, attendees, and community supporters for investing together to re-imagine healthcare for our community.

Layne the Auctionista at the Brant Community Healthcare System Foundation’s Ignite Gala on September 20th . Submitted photo