Sweat for a Cause
2024-02-28 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto)
Join neWCHapter on Thursday, February 22 for a night of hard-hitting philanthropic action, presented by BEATBOX!
With its booming sound system and high-tech, colour-changing LEDs, BEATBOX will energize you to take on the rest of your day like a true fighter.
Each ticket purchased supports the areas of greatest need at Women’s College Hospital. Are you ready to pack a punch?

Women for Women's 2024
2024-03-08 20:53 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, 255 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2W6, Canada
Thank you for an amazing 2024 event!
Join us for our 2025 event on THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2025 AT THE METRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTRE.

2025 Tickets on Sale Now

Women for Women’s 2024
Women for Women’s is a high-powered gala connecting champions of women’s health and health equity across Canada in support of the mission and vision of Women’s College Hospital – a world leader in revolutionizing healthcare for women and for all.
Celebrate our 140th Anniversary and International Women’s Day with purpose, empowerment, and inspiration and learn how after 140 years, Women’s is Still Making History.
Learn more here!

Women Paying it Forward
2024-05-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Mildred’s Temple Kitchen, 85 Hanna Avenue #104, Toronto, Ontario, M6K 3S3, Canada
Join us for an evening of inspiration with neWCHapter at our annual “Women Paying It Forward.” We’re shining a spotlight on crucial women’s health issues with insights from a Women’s College Hospital. Enjoy a vibrant mix of insightful discussion on healthcare, specialty cocktails, gourmet bites, a silent auction, and a raffle with exciting prizes!
Your participation fuels transformative change in women’s healthcare by supporting the areas of greatest need at Women’s College Hospital.
Grab your ticket for a night of connection, empowerment, and fun, all for a great cause. Let’s make a difference together.
Purchase tickets here >
About neWCHapter:
neWCHapter is a group of dedicated and passionate professionals in the GTA raising funds in support of Women’s College Hospital. Learn more about us here!

Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women 2024
2024-06-08 07:00 | Women’s College Hospital
Join Women’s College Hospital Foundation in Toronto on June 8, 2024 as we run, walk or roll together for women’s mental health, and each other! Let’s break down the barriers to women accessing the mental health care they need and build community while we do it. The in-person event will begin and end at Women’s College Hospital.
YOUR IMPACT

Your participation will support the Department of Psychiatry at Women’s College Hospital – the largest clinical and research program of its kind in Canada!
Specialty focus areas include mental health related to trauma, reproductive life stages and medical conditions.
The program has a unique focus on innovative virtual initiatives that are improving access to expert mental healthcare for women.
When you take part in the Run for Women, you are impacting the lives of thousands of women across Canada by creating access to life-changing mental healthcare where, when, and how they need it most.

DISTANCE
In-Person or Virtual: 5k Walk/Run, 10K run & 1K Little Steps

Ready to team up for women’s mental health?
Register today and select ‘local charity’ when asked to ensure you are counted as one of our Women’s College Hospital teams raising funds in support of women’s mental health!
Use code WCHF2024 for $5 off in-person registration.
Sign up here: runforwomen.ca/Cities/Toronto

Pilates for a Cause: Presented by neWCHapter
2025-02-05 19:00 - 20:00 | 889 Community, 889 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 2H2, Canada
Join us for an inclusive evening of pilates at 889 Community to support Women’s College Hospital Foundation. This event is open to anyone who wants to unwind, connect and make a difference. This event is organized by neWCHapter, a committee of young professionals who are helping to transform the future of healthcare at Women’s College Hospital.
Location: 889 Community, 889 Yonge St, Toronto
Ticket Price: $55

Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women 2025
2025-06-07 07:30 - 10:30 | Women’s College Hospital
Join us on Saturday, June 7 for the annual Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women in Toronto. Whether you walk, run or roll, you’ll support Women’s College Hospital’s Mental Health Programs – the largest clinical and research program of its kind in Canada with a focus on sex and gender. Women’s is proud to provide specialty areas of focus that include trauma and abuse, mental health during reproductive life stages, medical psychiatry and refugee mental health. Signing up and participating with a team will power WCH programs and research that ensure women have the support they need when they need it most.
REGISTER TODAY!

Breast Ball Charity Golf Tournament
2025-09-23 12:30 | Lionhead Golf & Conference Centre, 8525 Mississauga Rd, Brampton, Ontario, L6Y 0C1, Canada
Following an impressive $35,000 raised in 2024, the Breast Ball Golf Tournament is back and more than just a day on the green – it’s a passion project brought to life by women in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC), and Commercial Real Estate (CRE) industries. Created by women, in celebration of women, the event brings people together for an inclusive, fun-filled afternoon supporting causes that matter deeply to women’s health.
Email events@wchospital.ca for more information.

Women’s College Hospital Open House
2025-09-25 17:00 - 19:00
Join us for a rare opportunity to see the heart of our hospital in action and get an up-close look at how Women’s College Hospital is revolutionizing healthcare through exclusive, behind-the-scenes tours and speaker presentations. You’ll have the power to curate your own evening, by selecting insightful tours and engaging speakers to get an inside look at the latest innovations and breakthroughs at Women’s College Hospital.
Email events@wchospital.ca for more information.
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Metals and Mountains
2025-09-27 07:30 | Spy Cider House and Distillery, 808108, Side Rd 24, Clarksburg, ON, N0H 1J0, Canada
Hosted by Andrew Bradbury and Tierney Courage, Metals & Mountains is a unique cycling fundraiser that winds through the stunning countryside of the Blue Mountains, just north of Toronto. Now in its 4th year, the event has proudly raised $190,000 to date in support of the Catalyst Fund at Women’s College Hospital Foundation. Presented by Orla Mining, Metals & Mountains brings together members of the mining industry – and beyond – for a ride with purpose.

Black Women's Healthcare Summit
2025-10-29 17:15 - 21:30
Join us on October 29, 2025, for an inspiring evening of connection, education and empowerment at Women’s College Hospital’s fifth annual Black Women’s Healthcare Summit.
This year’s summit will shine a light on the critical gaps in Black women’s health – focusing on prevention, healthy living and menopause – while addressing the complex ways race, gender and health intersect to shape healthcare experiences and outcomes.
The summit is a space for learning and for change, bringing together advocates, allies and community leaders committed to advancing the health and well-being of Black women, their families and their communities.
Together, we can confront systemic disparities and drive meaningful change in healthcare – for Black women and for all.

WCH Healthcare Breakthrough Challenge
2025-11-10 17:30 - 21:00
Join us for the 3rd annual Women’s College Hospital Breakthrough Challenge!
The WCH Healthcare Breakthrough Challenge, in partnership with Women’s College Hospital Foundation, will fund new and innovative projects in clinical care, research, quality improvement and education. Teams from across the hospital will pitch ideas to improve care for women and equity-deserving communities. Generously funded and supported by our donor community, the Breakthrough Challenge will award up to $100,000 in funding to the winning team. Join us on November 10 to champion groundbreaking solutions that defy the status quo.
Monday, November 10, 5:30 – 8:30 pm, Women’s College Hospital, Auditorium, 2nd Floor
We are pleased to share this year’s finalists and their projects:
Karim Ladha and Rachel Savage: CARIS: A Conversational Tool to Combat Social Isolation in Older Adults Undergoing Surgery
Karim and Rachel’s project recognizes that social connection is a powerful determinant of health and proposes an AI-powered chatbot to deliver personalized information and social support for socially isolated and lonely older adult patients.
Jennifer Shuldiner: From Transcripts to Transformation: Co-creating with patients to leverage AI Scribes to Improve Patient Centered Communication in Family Practice
Jennifer’s project seeks to empower family physicians and residents to improve their patient centered communication through leveraging AI scribe technology to provide feedback on empathy, shared decision-making, and clear explanations.
Sheila Wang: Seeing the Unseen: Closing Gaps in Dermatology Care
Sheila’s project sets out to see the unseen by using thermal imaging technology enhanced with AI to detect underdiagnosed and undertreated skin conditions in people with darker skin tones, especially Black skin.
This year, we are excited to announce the addition of the People’s Choice Award – a chance for the audience to directly support our incredible finalists. At the event, guests will vote for a project, and the winner will receive the People’s Choice Award. Donations towards the 2025 Breakthrough Challenge People’s Choice Award will provide prize money for the winning team, driving progress for women’s health across Canada and beyond. Support innovative minds at WCH and donate today!
RSVP today!

Women for Women's
2026-03-24
Women for Women’s is an event rooted in fearlessness, bravery and determination – qualities embodied by the founders of Women’s College Hospital over 140 years ago that emboldened them to reimagine how healthcare is delivered. Stay tuned for more details about our 2026 event!

Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women 2026
2026-06-06 07:30 - 10:30 | Women’s College Hospital
Join us on Saturday, June 6 for the annual Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women in Toronto. Whether you walk, run or roll, you’ll support Women’s College Hospital’s Mental Health Programs – the largest clinical and research program of its kind in Canada with a focus on sex and gender. Women’s is proud to provide specialty areas of focus that include trauma and abuse, mental health during reproductive life stages, medical psychiatry and refugee mental health. Signing up and participating with a team will power WCH programs and research that ensure women have the support they need when they need it most.
REGISTER TODAY!

Black Women's Healthcare Summit
2026-10-29 17:15 - 21:30
Join us on October 29, 2026, for a transformative evening of learning, connection and empowerment at Women’s College Hospital’s sixth annual Black Women’s Healthcare Summit, taking place at the Toronto Reference Library.

This year’s summit will continue to explore the unique needs and critical gaps in Black women’s health. Together, we’ll examine the complex ways race, gender and health intersect, and how these factors influence healthcare experiences and outcomes.

The Summit remains a powerful gathering place for learning and change, bringing together allies, advocates and community leaders committed to improving the health and well‑being of Black women, their families and their communities.

Together, we can continue to confront systemic disparities and revolutionize healthcare – for Black women and for all.
