The South Muskoka Hospital Foundation is proud to announce RBC as the Sapphire Presenting Sponsor for the upcoming Sapphire Soirée: Celebrating 45 Years of Care.
Taking place on Thursday August 21st, 2025, at Muskoka Lumber Community Centre, the Sapphire Soirée is a brand-new gala created to honour the Foundation’s 45th anniversary while raising funds to enhance patient care through life-saving equipment, innovative technology, and education for healthcare professionals.
“This extraordinary support from RBC ensures that the Sapphire Soirée will be a memorable and impactful evening for our community,” said Leah Walker, Executive Director of the South Muskoka Hospital Foundation. “Their leadership is helping us celebrate this milestone in a meaningful way while investing in local healthcare.”
“RBC supports causes in the community that are meaningful to our clients and employees. Healthcare in the Muskoka region is important to us all,” said Frank Berdan, RBC Vice-President, Commercial Banking. “We look forward to a wonderful evening with business and community leaders celebrating the important work of the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital and their team of healthcare professionals.”
The exclusive soirée experience will include a specially curated Brew-Master five-course seated dinner paired with five craft beverages created just for the event, an open bar, live music, and opportunities for guests to make a lasting impact on healthcare in South Muskoka. Guests will walk through the event’s History Wall, celebrate the past present and future of the hospital with the Giving Tree, and share their vision for the future through a Time Capsule.
Tickets are available now for this limited event and are already over 50% sold out! To purchase tickets or learn more about the Sapphire Soirée, please visit www.healthmuskoka.ca/soiree



