THE HEART OF COUNTRY CLASSIC AUCTION
A deeply impactful moment at Country Classic Auction (CCA), the Make a Difference Appeal shines a spotlight on a featured cause in urgent need of support. The audience is drawn in by a dynamic presentation, followed by a heartfelt grateful patient story at centre stage. The powerful testimony illustrates the life-changing impact of the program, inspiring guests to see how their contributions can truly make a difference. The auctioneer then calls on attendees to show their support. Bid card after bid card wave upwards in generosity.
Every dollar raised during the appeal goes directly to the beneficiary program, leaving an immediate and lasting impact on patients and their families.
On Saturday, November 1, 2025, we raise our cards for cardiac care.
KEEPING HEARTS ON BEAT
The Urgent Need for a Third EP Lab
Demand for electrophysiology (EP) services at LHSC has more than doubled over the past two decades—while the space has remained the same. With only two EP labs, our cardiac teams are stretched thin, treating thousands of patients with arrhythmias—irregular heart rhythms that can lead to stroke, heart failure or worse.
With one person in Canada dying every five minutes from heart conditions, stroke, or vascular disease, we can’t afford to wait. A third EP lab would significantly expand our ability to diagnose, treat and manage life-threatening heart conditions. The device clinic alone sees 10,000 patients each year, ensuring their implants are functioning properly.
It’s time to rise to the challenge—because every beat counts.