For 18 years the area has been gathering for the Our Hospital Walk/Run.
The event, which supports local healthcare, takes place this Sunday, Sept. 29 at the North Bay Regional Health Centre.
Officials say to date, $1.7 million has been raised, with the money being invested in “exceptional healthcare, close to home”.
Notable projects supported by Our Hospital Walk/Run include digital mammography machines, minimally invasive surgical equipment, the MRI, and much more.
Funds raised this year are supporting the upgrade of the health centre’s Nuclear Medicine Department.
Two new SPECT/CT machines are being purchased.
They’re used for diagnosing cardiac conditions through Stress Tests, infections, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s.
Officials say the annual walk/run is also a chance for people to come together as families, friends and colleagues to have fun and celebrate the community.
There are 5 km, 10 km and Family Mile events.
Registration continues online.
