February is Heart Month
Published Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Community Events that are From the Heart, For the Heart!
Community event fundraisers for the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation are extra special because they truly come from the heart. Here are some local businesses and organizations raising funds to support local cardiac care for everyone this February in Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario. From sugar and spice to everything nice – including flowers!
Proceeds from all events listed on this page support the Northern Cardiac Fund through the Our Hearts at Home Campaign for Cardiovascular Surgery.
Please visit as many of these big-hearted events as possible this month. If you happen to take advantage of many or all of the events and offers listed here, let us know – we'd love to talk to you about it! Jenelle.Dawson@tbh.net or 807-684-7788.
Share a Heart Floral Fundraiser
Now in its 8th year, the Share a Heart Floral Fundraiser is a perennial hit! Visit Rollason's Flowers, Vaillant Florist, or Grower's Direct to order your special Share a Heart bouquet anytime in February. All bouquets are $40 + tax and delivery. The Foundation will set up a special booth at the Hospital across from Seasons Gift Shop on Wednesday, February 11 from 10-3pm for Valentine's Day pre-orders (pickup or delivery) from any of the three florists.
Check it out here!
Rose N Crantz Heart Month Coffee Bags
Stay warm in February with a hot brew from Rose N Crantz Coffee! Special limited bags with a Heart Month label and Foundation logo will be available all month while they last at Rose N Crantz Café at 905 Copper Crescent.
Check it out here!
Bay Village Coffee Heart Shaped Cookie Fundraiser
Another Thunder Bay favourite that's available all month from Bay Village Coffee! Double-layer heart-shaped cookies filled with pink buttercream… need we say more? Also available at the Hospital across from Seasons Gift Shop on February 2, 4, 9, 13, 20, 23, and 25. Bay Village's special fundraiser is in memory of Patti Hobbs. Cookies are $7.50 with pre-orders of 20 or more available by emailing Bay Village at: info@bayvillagecoffee.com
Copper Kettle Coffee House Treats
Stop by the new Copper Kettle Coffee House on Algoma for one of their soon-to-be-famous Persian cinnamon buns and a specialty Heart Month drink in support of the Northern Cardiac Fund! Persian cinnamon buns are $6, with $1 from each bun donated back to the Foundation. Add a “Valentine's Topper” to your drink—$1 from each topper supports the cause too. No extra charge for milk substitutes. Available all February at 194A S. Algoma St. next to Entershine Bookshop.
Wakefield Oil Change Plus – Heartbeat of Your Car
Oil is the heartbeat of your car and this February, it can help support cardiac care close to home. When you get your oil changed at Wakefield Oil Change Plus in February, they'll donate $1 to the Northern Cardiac Fund. Swing by 311 N. Cumberland St. to keep the heart of your car running strong! No appointment necessary.
Kamview Nordic Centre Candlelit Ski & Snowshoe
Come out to Kamview Nordic Centre (851 20th Side Rd.) on Wednesday, February 4 from 6:30 to 9pm for the Candlelit Ski & Snowshoe! Choose from cross-country skiing ($21) or snowshoeing ($10.50) with half the proceeds going to the Northern Cardiac Fund. You can also honour a loved one by dedicating a heart for $5. Rentals are available.
Embody Dance Collective – Dance Your Heart Out
Join instructor Emma Dubinsky of Embody Dance Collective at Dance Your Heart Out on Saturday, February 7 from 1:30 to 3pm and learn some jazz and funk moves in support of Heart Month! This class is available to all ages (no experience required) and costs $25 with all proceeds supporting the Northern Cardiac Fund. Register online: emmadubinsky.com/training
Gusterra Game Day Platter
Serve the whole team with a Game Day Platter from new Thunder Bay caterer Gusterra! Each platter comes loaded with pulled pork sliders and coleslaw, maple bacon and jalapeno nachos, spinach and artichoke dip, garlic and parm potato wedges, smoked Gouda dip, and miso glazed wings with dip. Platter for 6 ($110) and Platter for 10 ($160) with $25-$35 from each platter supporting local cardiac care. Pre-order before February 4 and pick up before the big game on either Saturday, February 7 or Sunday (Game Day), February 8 from 12 to 4pm at the RFDA Kitchen Entrance (570 S. Syndicate Ave.). All platters are pre-cooked and ready to re-heat!
Lakehead Thunderwolves Hockey Jersey Auction
Friday, February 13 is the Lakehead Thunderwolves Hockey Jersey Auction in support of the Our Hearts at Home Cardiovascular Campaign! Come out to the game versus the Windsor Lancers and bid on your favourite player's game-worn jersey. Bidding starts at 6pm and closes 10 minutes into the second intermission. Players will present their jersey to the lucky winners for signing and a picture after the game. Puck drop is 7pm at the Fort William Gardens.
Afonso Creations Pocket Hugs + More!
Pocket Hugs are back! Jodi Afonso of Afonso Creations will be at the Foundation Booth across from Seasons Gift Shop in the Hospital Main Atrium every Tuesday and Thursday throughout February. These handmade hearts tuck into your shirt or pants pocket to keep the memory of a loved one close to you. Pocket Hugs come in a variety of colours and are available for $5. Jodi will also be selling her driftwood artwork. A portion of all proceeds will go to support local cardiac care through the Northern Cardiac Fund.
Start Your Own Community Event in 2026! (We Can Help…)
We can all make a difference! Community Events come from the heart and bring people together for a good cause, raising money and awareness. If you have an idea for a community event but you don't know what to do or where to start, contact Jenelle Dawson at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation at Jenelle.Dawson@tbh.net or 807-684-7788.