PRIORITY AREA, HOSPITAL FAMILY, EVENTS

Events

Start a Fundraising Event

Events are a fun way to connect with colleagues, engage across teams and departments, and raise vital funds to ensure our hospital teams have the latest tools and technology to deliver exceptional patient care every day.

Join an Upcoming Event

Here are all the events coming up that you can join in on to support the Working Wonders campaign for Surgical Excellence!

Braaaap for Boobs

Braaaap for Boobs is an annual snowmobile run in the Kingston Peninsula area in support of The Erin Appleby Breast Health fund. Established in memory of Erin Appleby, who bravely lost her battle with breast cancer in 2006 at the young age of 30. Funds help local women with expenses during their breast cancer treatment, so they can concentrate on what matters, their health.

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Papa John’s making a real impact!

Use code “SJRHF2025” when you order online to get 20% off regular-priced items all year round at any Papa John’s in the Greater Saint John area. 10% of those sales support your hospital through the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation.

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Recycle for a Cause

Support patient care at Saint John Regional Hospital year-round by recycling your bottles through our partnership with local recycling and redemption centres!

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Race by-the-sea Dragon Boat Festival

  • September 19, 2026

We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with the Saint Andrews Paddling Club for the 2026 Race by-the-Sea Saint Andrews International Dragon Boat Festival! After two incredible years supporting a charity, the festival is once again partnering with the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation to directly in support of mental health programs for local cancer patients and their families in Charlotte County and the Saint John area.

Over the past two years, more than 300 paddlers have rallied together, raising over $48,000 in total to support mental health initiatives

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Bootin’ It for Vets Fun Run

    May 31, 2025

On May 31st, you’re invited to take a few meaningful steps at the first-ever Bootin’ for Vets Family Fun Run! The event will be a morning filled with laughter, connection, and community spirit—held in honour of the veterans who call the Ridgewood Veterans Wing home…

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Smile Cookie

    April 2026

Smile Cookie is back! From April 27th to May 3rd, treat yourself to something sweet, and make a difference while you’re at it! When you purchase a Smile Cookie ($2) or a Smile Cookie Plushie ($5) at participating Tim Hortons locations in Saint John, proceeds will support one of the first spinal robotic surgery programs…

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Robert Thomas and the Sessionmen – Live in Concert

    May 30, 2025

Robert Thomas and the Sessionmen – Live in Concert! Join us for a special night of music that gives back! Get Your Tickets Now! Robert Thomas, winner of the 2025 International Acoustic Music Award, is bringing his North American album release tour to Saint John on Friday, May 30. A gifted songwriter with a long-standing…

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