Radio for Oncology

Hosted by Owen Sound’s Zoomer Radio 92.3 FM and The Mark and Tim Real Estate Team
$122,836 raised in 2026!
Helping to purchase vital equipment and supporting compassionate care

Radio for Oncology raises $122,836 through the power of community

The generosity of the Grey-Bruce community was on full display on October 15 as 92.3 Zoomer Radio brought listeners together for its annual Radio for Oncology fundraiser, raising an incredible $122,836 in support of the Brightshores Cancer Centre.

Throughout the special day of broadcasting, listeners heard powerful stories of hope, strength, and resilience from patients, families, healthcare providers, and community supporters whose lives have been touched by cancer care. These heartfelt stories served as a reminder of the vital role local oncology services play in supporting patients and their loved ones close to home.

The Brightshores Owen Sound Foundation extends its heartfelt thanks to 92.3 Zoomer Radio, the Mark & Tim Real Estate Team, the event’s generous sponsors, and everyone who shared their story, made a donation, or helped spread the word. Your collective support is helping make a lasting difference for cancer patients and families throughout the region. It is a powerful reminder that local healthcare is a community effort.

A special thank you also goes to the dedicated doctors, nurses, administrators, and volunteers who make the Brightshores Cancer Centre a place of care, hope, and comfort. Their unwavering commitment to patients and families is at the heart of everything this community supports.

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What we are raising funds for

Scalp Cooling Cap ($55,000)

For many people facing cancer, the thought of losing their hair can be one of the most emotional and difficult parts of treatment. A scalp cooling cap can help reduce hair loss for some patients receiving certain chemotherapy treatments, helping them maintain a sense of normalcy and, importantly, a little more control during a time when so much can feel uncertain.

Replacement TV for Chemo Room ($500)

A television in the chemotherapy room may seem like a small comfort, but for someone spending hours receiving cancer treatment, it can make a difficult day feel a little easier. It offers a welcome distraction, a moment to relax, or simply something to focus on while treatment is underway.

Portable Ophthalmoscopes ($1,500 x 2)

A portable ophthalmoscope may be a small piece of equipment, but it can make a meaningful difference in cancer care. Portable ophthalmoscopes shine a bright light and magnify the internal structures of the eye. It allows healthcare teams to examine the eyes and detect changes that can sometimes be related to cancer, treatment, or medication—helping them identify concerns early and respond quickly.

Tissue Processor ($124,200)

A tissue processor may not be something patients ever see, but it plays a vital role behind the scenes in cancer care. It prepares tissue samples taken during biopsies or surgery so they can be carefully examined by pathologists and help determine exactly what a patient is facing and develop care plans for patients.