<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation or SMGH Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering healthcare through community generosity and inspiring stories]]></description><link>https://www.smghfoundation.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 19:04:49 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.smghfoundation.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Season to Shine Launch Brings Community Together on Giving Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[An intimate gathering for the Season to Shine Launch event. The Season to Shine  campaign officially kicked off on the evening of Giving Tuesday  with a heartfelt tree-lighting celebration at the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation. While the gathering was intimate, the spirit of generosity was strong, with representatives from MYFM , members of the Foundation Board, the Hospital CEO, many dedicated Auxiliary volunteers, and community members joining together to mark the start of...]]></description><link>https://www.smghfoundation.com/post/season-to-shine-launch-brings-community-together-on-giving-tuesday</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6977b709d87a58890162d62c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:57:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/26e912_2e68b657ac264ee2b8331843419f3a22~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mhancock17</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SMGH Auxiliary Gears Up for Annual Christmas Open House]]></title><description><![CDATA[The halls of Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital will soon be filled with festive cheer as the dedicated volunteers of the SMGH Auxiliary  prepare to host their much-anticipated Christmas Open House  from Wednesday, December 3 to Friday, December 5 . The Auxiliary has been working tirelessly behind the scenes for weeks to bring this beloved event to life. From assembling holiday wreaths to curating winter accessories, stocking stuffers, and unique gift items, their team has poured heart and...]]></description><link>https://www.smghfoundation.com/post/smgh-auxiliary-gears-up-for-annual-christmas-open-house</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6927b058d7a5761e8f39e95c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 02:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/26e912_0e0a50980cf74338a46e84f22e32a87d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_759,h_504,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mhancock17</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CommonWealth Financial to Light the Way for Patients and Families This Giving Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients and visitors arriving at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital (SMGH) on Giving Tuesday  will be greeted with an act of generosity made possible by CommonWealth Financial . Members of the CommonWealth Financial team will be onsite early that morning , personally handing out the 500 free parking tickets to patients and visitors as they arrive. This thoughtful gift is expected to ease the burden for those coming to the hospital for appointments, emergencies, and to visit loved...]]></description><link>https://www.smghfoundation.com/post/commonwealth-financial-to-light-the-way-for-patients-and-families-this-giving-tuesday</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692748dfe132343177f43b2b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 22:43:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/26e912_2c27da1046bd428b86d7ccf5ac4443fc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_844,h_844,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mhancock17</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honouring Our Vetrans: A Community United in Gratitude]]></title><description><![CDATA[As our community gathers on November 11 to honour Canada’s veterans, the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation is proud to recognize the courage, sacrifice, and service of all those who have worn our nation’s uniform. This Remembrance Day, Foundation CEO Michelle Hancock will lay a wreath at the Strathroy Cenotaph on behalf of the Foundation’s Board of Directors, donors, and volunteers. “It’s a privilege to stand with our community in remembrance,” says Hancock. “We’re forever...]]></description><link>https://www.smghfoundation.com/post/honouring-our-vetrans-a-community-united-in-gratitude</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69125ff1819a5e59209aa6ef</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 22:49:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/26e912_ac2d3971ef1f49078cb3c918800aa5b3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_526,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mhancock17</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jessica's Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Jessica and her husband Mike, April 22, 2024, was one of the most magical and euphoric days of their lives. Their daughter, Dawn, was born in London, and they returned home as a new family of three. But within days, Jessica began to notice things weren’t right. Her legs swelled, her rings became tight, and she felt unusually unwell. Like many new moms, she assumed it was just part of recovery. Then came the cough — persistent, unexplained. On her mother’s advice, Jessica tried to go for a...]]></description><link>https://www.smghfoundation.com/post/jessica</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e970a34bab99a0463d4697</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 22:21:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/26e912_93f21fec5b824cb780838d363d4716de~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mhancock17</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SMGH Patient Connection Program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free TVs for Every Patient We believe every patient deserves comfort, connection, and dignity during their hospital stay. Something as...]]></description><link>https://www.smghfoundation.com/post/smgh-patient-connection-program</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68dc4d70699baab58d9526ca</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:43:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/26e912_f83fff24e83c4579bd6bd4cd3c4b928e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_679,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mhancock17</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keep Your Impact Moving Forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's what you need to know following the announcment of the Canada Post strike.]]></description><link>https://www.smghfoundation.com/post/keep-your-impact-moving-forward</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68dbf25b2dec8f2ddbd40705</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:49:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/26e912_cb584c5013124430b1b2e555ca21e64a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_679,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mhancock17</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[26th Annual MHA–SMGH Foundation Golf Classic: A Hole-in-One Day!]]></title><description><![CDATA[26th Annual MHA–SMGH Foundation Golf Classic: Thank you for joining us!]]></description><link>https://www.smghfoundation.com/post/26th-annual-mha-smgh-foundation-golf-classic-a-hole-in-one-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d1b2e4f26d17d5daa9fca2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:48:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/26e912_50bd53de5e7a48188f929138abca7a37~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_679,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mhancock17</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Glitches: An Inspiring Evening of Generosity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Bellia, SMGHF Board Chair, highlights a year of impact and generosity.]]></description><link>https://www.smghfoundation.com/post/beyond-the-glitches-an-inspiring-evening-of-generosity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c8be755892bef5c4df42b3</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 01:48:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/26e912_480666b4afd24f3ca16bbf91ac7a6af2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_789,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mhancock17</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[They were there - when every second counted...]]></title><description><![CDATA[I want to share a story that reminds me why the care at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital means so much to me and my family. It’s not...]]></description><link>https://www.smghfoundation.com/post/they-were-there-when-every-second-counted</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688bdaddc02bd9e72c5b7832</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 21:20:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/26e912_b2af7aca881b48e4a3a2ec7b67cf06ae~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mhancock17</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thanks to You, Local Access to MRI is a Reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’re proud to share an exciting update from the Bill &#38; Lynne Gray L.H. 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