A local cultural celebration event will raise funds for the ongoing Alexandra Marine and General Hospital Foundation’s Magnetic Moments campaign, which aims to bring an MRI machine to the region.
The Huron Seva Foundation, which was established in 2025, will host a Vaisakhi celebration, which is a springtime tradition in the Punjab region of India marked by the Sikh community.
This event will take place April 19 at the Knights of Columbus Centre in Goderich and will feature Indian food, Bhangra dancers, henna art and turban tying demonstrations, as well as a short presentation about the significance of Vaisakhi and the MRI campaign.
The ongoing campaign aims to raise $6.5 million for the new MRI machine. Currently, the nearest MRI machine to Goderich is in Owen Sound, London, or Stratford.
Tickets for the event cost $10, with donation opportunities at the event. Tickets are available at Circle K in Goderich or online via Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/vaisakhitickets.
"When we heard the Goderich hospital was raising funds for the MRI, we wanted to contribute to it. We thought this event was perfect, we could share our culture and donate to the campaign. We need an MRI machine in our area; we don’t have one locally. We will all benefit from it,” said Gurpreet Singh, a member of the Huron Seva Foundation.
Last year's event drew 170 people.
