Ontario Shores Foundation is thrilled to be hosting its inaugural Gala to raise funds and awareness for this exemplary hospital and its revolutionary mental health care.

It is undeniable. The need for mental health care is greater than ever. Further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic - especially for our most vulnerable. The incidence of eating disorders among Canadian children and youth, for example, is now estimated to be two to four times higher than Type 2 diabetes. In fact, anorexia nervosa is one of the deadliest of all mental illnesses!

This Gala is our opportunity to come together to listen, learn, and to support this compelling cause at a most pivotal time – in the world, in our community, and in the lives of our children and teens. Now is the chance to help ensure our kids can get set on the right path during their most critical, formative years. Together, with your support, and through Ontario Shores, there is hope against the enormity of the challenges we are facing.

Today, your commitment means everything. Your generous support will help enable sustainable, life-changing care for patients at Ontario Shores and will change the future for adolescents struggling with disordered eating and other mental health challenges. You can give our most vulnerable the best chance possible for true healing and recovery towards a healthy, hopeful future.

Thank you for your thoughtful consideration. Together, we will change the face of mental health.