Saugeen Shores Hospital Foundation

05/01/2026

SUNDAY UPDATE: It's your last day to enjoy those yummy smile cookies and to make your guess on how many cookies were eaten. Drop your guess below for a chance to win!

We owe you an apology, Saugeen Shores.

We underestimated you… and your ability to eat cookies.

10,000 Cookies. 1 Community Challenge.

9,539 Smile Cookies eaten as of Friday morning, May 1 🍪

We haven’t hit 10,000 just yet, but with 2½ days left, we’re feeling pretty confident you’re going to make this look easy.

So, to make up for underestimating you, let’s have a little fun.

👇 MAKE YOUR GUESS 👇
How many Saugeen Shores Tim Hortons Smile Cookies do you think our community will eat by the end of the day Sunday, May 3?

Drop your guess in the comments. Trust your gut… or your sweet tooth.

We have a few Tim Hortons gift cards to share with those who come closest. Winners will be announced Monday, May 4.

Be sure to comment on our original post (not a shared one) on Facebook or Instagram so we don’t miss your guess.

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One thing we will never underestimate is this community’s commitment to supporting healthcare close to home. You continue to show up in ways that help ensure the best possible care for your friends, neighbours, and loved ones when they need it most.

A big thank you to this week’s volunteers, Dee and her son Ritchie, for spending time decorating cookies and helping bring smiles to our community.

And to Jeremy, a longtime supporter, for picking up a box to share with friends, a simple way to give back and support local healthcare.

There’s still time to grab yours at any Saugeen Shores Tim Hortons in Port Elgin or Southampton.

Share this post. Let’s see how high this number can go.

05/01/2026

It’s May — time to get out there and ride! 🚴‍♂️

The season is officially here, and there’s no better time to start building your miles for Gran Fondo Lake Huron presented by Bruce Power & Suppliers.

Every ride brings you closer to event day in August.

Stay consistent, ride safe, and enjoy everything spring cycling has to offer. We’ll see you on the road!

04/29/2026

Big jackpot. One winner.

The Gran Fondo Lake Huron 50/50 Lottery is open to everyone.

Buy your tickets online and you could take home 50% of the total pot. No need to be there to win.

Follow the link or click the link in bio to enter.
https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/saugeenshoreshospitalfoundation

Draw: August 15 at 12:00 PM
Lottery License #: RAF1541717

04/29/2026

10,000 Cookies. 1 Community Challenge.

5,859 Smile Cookies eaten 🍪 As of Wednesday April 29.

Now that’s something to smile about.

We’re officially over halfway to our goal, which means this community is proving two things very true

You show up for healthcare close to home
And you definitely have a sweet tooth

That leaves 4,141 cookies to go by Sunday, May 3.

Totally doable.

A few cookies with your coffee
A box for your coworkers
A treat to share with family and friends

It all adds up.

A big thank you to our volunteers today at both Port Elgin and Southampton Tim Hortons for decorating and sharing every single smile. You’re the icing on top of this whole challenge, and you’re making it all a little sweeter.

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Haven’t had your cookie yet? There’s still time.

Stop by any Saugeen Shores Tim Hortons and help us close the gap to 10,000.

04/29/2026

100% of proceeds of every Smile Cookie sold at Port Elgin and Southampton Tim Hortons Restaurants will be donated to the Saugeen Shores Hospital Foundation. April 27 - May 3.

Thank you Shoreline Classics for your support!

Treat yourself today and help advance healthcare close to home.

04/28/2026

10,000 Cookies. 1 Community Challenge. Tuesday April 28.

3,421 Smile Cookies eaten so far 🍪

In just a day and a half, this is already looking pretty sweet.

This community really shows up, and it’s clear how much you love a sweet treat when it supports something meaningful.

With 5 days to go, let’s keep the momentum going.

Every cookie gets us closer to 10,000 and helps strengthen healthcare close to home.

Today’s reason to join?
You’ve clearly earned another one… and it’s your chance to be part of something a little sweeter and something bigger.

Available at all Saugeen Shores Tim Hortons (Port Elgin and Southampton).

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Bulk orders are a great way to get your whole workplace in on the challenge, message us and we’ll send the form.

Volunteers Jenn and Alison decorating cookies at the Port Elgin location on Monday. Taking their decorating duties very seriously… quality control was involved 😉

🗨 "I was excited to volunteer to help the Saugeen Shores Hospital Foundation! The smile cookie campaign is a great way to help support the foundation. It was so fun to be amongst the Tim Horton’s staff as they continually announced cookie sale numbers as we approached and hit the sale of 1,000 cookies for the day! I am looking forward to volunteering again for this fantastic cause! 😊"
- Alison

04/28/2026

🚴‍♀️ Pick your ride. Find your challenge. Make your impact.

Gran Fondo Lake Huron, presented by Bruce Power & Suppliers, offers routes for every level—whether you’re in for a relaxed scenic ride or ready to push your limits.

From shorter, family-friendly distances to more challenging routes along the Lake Huron shoreline, there’s a ride that’s right for you.

Choose your distance, gather your crew, and get ready for an unforgettable day on the bike—all in support of local healthcare. 💙

👉 Explore the routes & register:
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/114326/2026-gran-fondo-lake-huron

04/27/2026

10,000 Cookies. 1 Community Challenge.

It starts today, April 27 to May 3.

We’re inviting our entire community to take part in the Smile Cookie Challenge…
to eat 10,000 Smile Cookies in one week.

Yes, really.

Every Smile Cookie purchased at Tim Hortons at Port Elgin and Southampton Restaurants supports Saugeen Shores Hospital Foundation and helps bring essential equipment and technology into care across Brightshores Health System.

Eat a cookie.
Be part of the challenge.
Support healthcare close to home.

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Take it on as a team, a workplace, or a family, we’re happy to send you a bulk order form.

Follow along on our social media for daily updates as we track how many Smile Cookies have been eaten and how close we are to our 10,000 goal!

04/26/2026

Some riders come for the challenge.
Some come for the community.
Some come for both.

For Kristyn, it’s about something even deeper.

“The Gran Fondo is the perfect opportunity to get together with my family and friends and have the best day, all while supporting our local hospital. As a proud member of The Brady Bunch, we get to remember our late friend and be part of an amazing community fundraising event. The ride is well organized, relaxed, and so welcoming to riders of all skill levels. I look forward to it every summer.”

On August 15, 2026, you can be part of something that brings people together in all the right ways.

Whether you sign up, join a team, or start your own, there’s a place for you at Gran Fondo Lake Huron presented by Bruce Power and Suppliers.

👉 Register today: www.granfondolakehuron.ca

04/25/2026

More tickets. More chances. The pot is growing!!

1 for $5
5 for $10
20 for $20
100 for $50

The Gran Fondo Lake Huron 50/50 Lottery is your chance to win big.

Open to anyone in Ontario 18+. Online only.

Draw: August 15 at 12:00 PM
Lottery License #: RAF1541717

https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/saugeenshoreshospitalfoundation

Join thousands of community organizations - big and small - who raise more funds for their worthy causes with Rafflebox.

04/23/2026

10,000 cookies. One community.

Here’s what’s coming.

From April 27 to May 3, every Smile Cookie sold at Tim Hortons in Port Elgin and Southampton supports local healthcare.

This year, we’re setting a goal:
10,000 cookies in one week.

And it all starts with volunteers helping bring those cookies to life.

📩 Want to be part of it? Message us or email info@saugeenshoresfoundation.ca

04/23/2026

Fundraise. Ride. Get Rewarded. 🚴‍♂️

Gran Fondo Lake Huron presented by Bruce Power & Suppliers turns every dollar raised into something bigger — supporting local healthcare for Brightshores Health System 💙

This year’s goal is $500,000… and you can help us get there!

The more you fundraise, the more ballots you earn and the better your chances to win.

So don’t wait. Set your goal, share your page, and start fundraising today. Because care starts here — and you make it move.

👉 Learn more: granfondolakehuron.ca/fundraise-to-win/