The Kingston General Hospital Auxiliary has given $392,776 to Kingston Health Sciences Centre in Kingston, Ontario to buy new equipment for patient care. The donation was made during the Auxiliary’s annual general meeting on June 22, 2026 and will help some of the hospital’s youngest patients.
The money will mainly go toward ventilators for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, also known as the NICU, and a point-of-care ultrasound machine for the pediatric program. These tools will support care teams working with vulnerable babies and children at the hospital.
The Auxiliary, which started back in 1905, is made up of roughly 200 volunteers. They raise funds throughout the year by running shops right inside the hospital, including the Auxiliary Café, Tuck Shop, Gift Shop, and Lottery Booth. Seasonal campaigns such as the Christmas Bazaar and Teddy Bear Campaign also bring in money, along with community donations.
“This year’s donation is once again approaching the levels we were able to donate before the pandemic,” said Chelsea Reynolds, President of the KGH Auxiliary, showing a steady recovery from the pandemic years when in-person fundraising was hit hard. In 2025, the group announced a $314,650 donation, which was the first year they returned to pre-COVID numbers. The increase to nearly $400,000 in 2026 shows even more growth.
Over more than a century, the Auxiliary has given over $20 million to support hospital equipment, upgrades, and new projects. President and CEO Dr. David Pichora thanked the Auxiliary for its ongoing commitment, saying the latest donation will make a direct difference for patients at the hospital.
