Something bright is coming

This year, over five million Canadians will access mental health care and in our community of York Region, 1 in 4 people will experience mental illness. As Mental Health Awareness Week begins, we are reflecting on the strength of our community and the power of compassion.

Soon, we will be sharing something special. A new opportunity to help transform mental health care for patients and families, because no one should face mental illness alone.

“This is just the beginning. We’re ready to shine a light where it’s needed most – helping to build a strong future for mental health care in our community.”

–Jim Hughes, Program Director, Mental Health

Something bright is coming and together, we will light the path forward. 

Strides for Mackenzie Health is officially SOLD OUT!

Thank you to everyone who registered and helped us reach this milestone!

Event date: Saturday, May 10, 2025

Goal: $300,000 to support essential programs at Mackenzie Health, including mental health care.

Registration is now closed — but you can still make a difference. Click here to donate to a participant, sponsor a team, or make a gift today. Let's cross the finish line together!

ICYMI: Celebrating our volunteers

Last week, we celebrated the dedicated volunteers of Mackenzie Health and Mackenzie Health Foundation whose passion for supporting health care in our community make a significant and meaningful impact, every day.

Whether lending their time to help raise vital funds or supporting patients and families, their contributions are woven into the very fabric of care we provide. 

Click here to watch a special video. 

Leave a legacy month

For Angela Scarangella, a life-changing moment led her to update her will and include Mackenzie Health Foundation among the causes close to her heart. Her legacy gift is a powerful way to say thank you, and help ensure future generations receive the same compassionate care her family did.

This May, as we celebrate Leave a Legacy Month, consider leaving a gift and help shape the future of health care in our community.

Learn more here. 

Mackenzie Health leadership transition

After 14 years, Altaf Stationwala, President & CEO of Mackenzie Health, will step down on June 27 to begin a new chapter at Unity Health. Mackenzie Health Foundation is deeply grateful for his visionary leadership and lasting impact on Mackenzie Health.

We are pleased to share that Mary-Agnes Wilson has been appointed the interim President & CEO and we look forward to sharing more updates soon.

Read more here. 

Upcoming Events

Thursday, May 8: McHappy Day

Sunday, September 28: Ride for Mackenzie Health | Save the date! More details to come.

Your impact is greater than you think

Donate today to make a positive impact on health care in our community.

Your support helps fund new and replacement equipment, upgrade patient spaces and provide tools and resources that help our health care professionals continue to deliver exceptional care.

Thank you for being such an important part of our community. Your support inspires everything we do at Mackenzie Health Foundation — and reminds us that we are never alone in our mission to improve health care for all.