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The Belleville General Hospital Foundation got sporty to raise big bucks and help accelerate efforts to transform cancer care at BGH.
More than 340 guests filled the fully transformed CAA Arena — the highest attendance in more than 12 years for the Game On Gala on November 22 and raised $574,496 in gross dollars ($385,235 net).
From golf simulators and basketball shootouts to rodeo bull riding and a host of interactive challenges, guests embraced a night that celebrated both play and purpose.
The complete arena makeover, combined with elevated versions of stadium classics prepared by Chef Matt Sullivan and the OVG Group, created an atmosphere unlike anything the gala has seen before.
Funds raised at the Game On Gala move BGHF closer to its vital $800,000 goal to purchase a state-of-the-art TOMO synthesis mammography machine for the Breast Imaging Department.
This advanced technology produces clearer, more detailed images of breast tissue, improving the accuracy of early detection and reducing unnecessary callbacks — particularly important for patients with dense breast tissue.
BGHF officials say the need for upgraded diagnostic equipment has become more urgent since the Ontario Breast Cancer Screening Program lowered the recommended screening age to 40 last year, increasing demand and highlighting the importance of timely, precise imaging.
Photo: BGHF
Photo: BGHF
Photo: BGHF
