In total, 22 radio and eight television programs raised funds on air for The Better Health Radiothon. Over $1 million was pledged on the program Guanda Punjab, hosted by Joginder Singh Bassi on radio station 88.9 FM. Not only did the hosts of the various shows help the Foundation connect with the Canadian Sikh and South Asian communities, but they raised awareness of the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get involved with a brand new hospital.

Callers and viewers were encouraged to give to William Osler Health System’s newest site, Brampton Civic Hospital. The radio and television hosts, along at times with WOHC senior team members and physicians, focused on new clinical programs and services that are of particular importance to the Canadian Sikh and South Asian communities, such as Diabetes and Cardiac Care. Expansions to these programs is anticipated when Brampton Civic Hospital opens in Fall 2007.

NEW: The Better Health program is expanding! Plans are being made for a second Radiothon. Also, Better Health seminars are currently in design where participants can learn more about health matters of interest to people in the South Asian community.