More than $75,000 Raised Through “Walk 1 km in My Shoes”

Bathurst, November 16 – The Acadie-Chaleur Hospital Foundation is proud to announce that the fundraising event “Walk 1 km in My Shoes,” organized as part of the 2027 Roses Radiothon, raised the exceptional sum of $75,302.72 in support of people in our region affected by cancer.

Thanks to the generosity of donors, the commitment of participants, and the support of the community, remarkable results were achieved across all participating communities:

• Tracadie : $23,647.13
• Chaleur : $19,423.40
• Caraquet : $17,432.38
• Lamèque : $14,799.81

This initiative brought the community together around a common goal: helping improve access to cancer care and treatments close to home. Each participant symbolically walked in the shoes of someone facing illness, demonstrating solidarity and support for patients and their families.

Funds raised will be directed to the 2027 Roses Radiothon. This year’s campaign aims to support the acquisition of SPY-PHI technology, equipment used during breast reconstruction procedures following a mastectomy. This technology helps reduce postoperative complications and the need for additional surgeries.

The 2027 Roses Radiothon will take place on April 30, 2027, throughout the Chaleur region and the Acadian Peninsula. Over the years, this community initiative has raised more than $4 million, all of which has been invested in the acquisition of medical equipment that helps improve healthcare services available right here at home.

The Foundation would like to sincerely thank all participants, volunteers, donors, partners, and community members who contributed to the success of this event.

Together for quality care close to home, first.