Events

Teddy Bear Campaign

The Teddy Bear Campaign is very fortunate over the past few years to have been supported by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 560 which enables all the proceeds to be donated to the critical care pediatric program.

Over the past 20 campaigns the KGH Auxiliary has raised more than $500,000 which has enabled KHSC to purchase a variety of new, specialized equipment at the KGH site that serves our youngest patients and their families.

At the end of the campaign, ‘sentiments’ bears are delivered to young patients across KHSC. We know how much children love to receive a fuzzy friend and our sponsors have the satisfaction of knowing they’re making much-needed medical equipment available to children. Sponsoring a teddy bear for $100 is an expression of caring from people in our community. Caring creates a work of heart! 

Download the 2024 Teddy Bear Campaign donation form. 

Annual Christmas Bazaar

The annual Christmas Bazaar held at the KGH site is a great opportunity to shop early for the holiday season. 

Programs

HUGS (Helping Us Grow Strong)

Our 'Helping Us Grow Strong' program provides families in need with baby packages that contain two receiving blankets, a sweater & hat set, sleepers, gently used clothing and a handmade quilt/blanket.  The items are either donated or solicited from members of the Auxiliary or the community. These large gift bags are administered through the Social Work department.

Small blankets and hats are also supplied to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the Labour and Delivery unit on Connell 5.  In addition, NICU, Connell 5 and Emergency are supplied with bereavement quilts and envelopes as required.

As of September 2015, every baby born at KGH receives a "Mini Hug." gift bag that contains small, knitted items for the new baby.

If you are interested in participating in this program or can help by knitting/donating or picking up these items for us in the community, please contact the KGH Auxiliary office 613-549-6666 extension 6352.

Millennium Endowment Fund
The KGH Auxiliary Education Endowment Fund was created in December 1999 to mark the occasion of the new millennium.  The ongoing source of funding, through realized investment earnings, focuses on educational initiatives across the broad range of health professional fields.  These include courses taken by staff that will directly enhance patient care at the KGH site. The fund is administered by the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation and the annual income is disbursed to applicants approved by a committee composed of Auxiliary members and a representative from Leadership and Talent Development. To date, over $110,000 has been disbursed to various learners.

Fundraising activities

Auxiliary Café

The Auxiliary Café, located in the main lobby of the KGH site (at the Stuart Street entrance) is a great place to enjoy breakfast, lunch, or supper. Freshly brewed coffee and a wide range of other beverages are always available to accompany a selection of bakery items and sandwich choices. There are two daily soup options, and a special menu item posted daily.

The Café has an excellent reputation for offering first-rate meal selections, made daily using fresh, high-quality products. The Auxiliary operates the Café and all revenues generated are returned to the hospital for the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment to enhance patient care.

Gift Certificates ($2 and $5 values) are available year-round.  You can contact the Auxiliary Café by calling 613-549-6666 extension 4236 to obtain them.

CAFE HOURS:

  • Weekdays: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Weekends: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • CLOSED on all statutory holidays.

Field of Miracles
The Field of Miracles mural, located on Kidd 5, was opened in 2005 to celebrate the KGH Auxiliary’s 100th anniversary and the miracle of birth. The delightful wall painting is surrounded by oval-shaped commemorative plaques. Each plaque states the name and date of birth of a baby born at KGH and family plaques are grouped together where possible. The plaques cost $100 each and a tax donation receipt is issued. For an application form please click here.

Gift Shop

The Gift Shop is located inside the main (Stuart Street) entrance of the KGH site and can be reached by calling 613-549-6666 extension 4237.  Items for sale include:

Babywear including hand knitted babywear) and baby gifts (photo frames, toys, and mementos)

  • Toys, teddy bears and children’s books
  • Greeting cards for all occasions
  • Gift bags, totes, and handbags for all seasons
  • Costume jewellery to suit all tastes
  • Clothing: nightwear, lingerie, slippers, casual tops and lightweight informal jackets for day and evening wear
  • Fresh flower arrangements: orders taken for delivery to patient rooms
  • Books, candy, snacks
  • Gifts for all occasions as well as items for the home.  Watch for the displays to change with the seasons and special occasions

Regular hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. CLOSED weekends and statutory holidays.

Lottery Booth 

The KGH Auxiliary Lottery Booth sells all types of OLG lottery tickets and is located on Connell 1, near the KGH Auxiliary Tuck Shop.

All profits from the lottery booth are donated to Kingston General Hospital.

Hours are posted at the Lottery Booth and vary based on volunteer availability.

Memorial Fund

The Memorial Fund receives many donations in memory of patients and/or former Auxiliary members and friends. The names of the deceased are recorded in the Memorial Book and the funds are used to purchase equipment needed by the hospital.

Tuck Shop

The Tuck Shop is located on Connell 1 across from the Connell elevators.  

The Tuck Shop offers fast and efficient service for fresh brewed coffee, tea, pastries, and Golden Rooster sandwiches at very reasonable prices.  The shop also offers a number of other products and services:

  • Dry cleaning 
  • Hot/cold drinks, candy, boxed chocolates, chips, gum
  • Sundries: shampoo, toothbrushes, batteries, etc.
  • Used paperback books

Regular hours:  7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday.  CLOSED weekends and statutory holidays.

Patient Comforts

Patients who need items for personal care, such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, combs, and hairbrushes, are supplied with these as needed. Personal Care Kits are available in the emergency department, Volunteer Services, and the Auxiliary Tuck Shop. Clean used clothing in good condition is also accepted by the Auxiliary, sorted and stored in the emergency department for use when required.

Warm lap blankets and slippers for long-stay patients, as well as clothing and blankets for Pediatric patients are supplied for patients as required.  

Requests for these items are received through the Social Work department at KGH.