Community fundraiser returns to Windsor studio for 24th year
The Windsor-Essex Hospice has launched the 24th annual Face to Face fundraising campaign, marking more than two decades of local appeals to support hospice care and services in the region. The campaign’s public kickoff took place in Cogeco’s Windsor studio on Wednesday, Aug. 5, where hosts and volunteers gathered to begin outreach efforts.
At the studio taping, campaign hosts John Fairley and Veronique Mandal were on hand as organizers sought to raise awareness and community support. A campaign photo by Trevor Wilhelm captured the pair during the event.
"Face to Face" campaign returned to a Windsor studio as it began its 24th year.
What the campaign means locally
Fundraising efforts such as the Face to Face campaign are familiar to Windsor-Essex residents and play a visible role in the community calendar. For many local charities and care providers, seasonal appeals are a central means of engaging donors, volunteers and partners across the city and surrounding municipalities.
While specifics on targets and programming for this year’s campaign were not released at the studio taping, the return to a public venue underlines the campaign’s long-running relationship with the Windsor community and local media outlets.
How the event unfolded and who was involved
The public-facing component on Aug. 5 functioned as a formal kickoff and media opportunity. Organizers used the studio setting to present the campaign and to seek visibility among viewers and passersby. Local broadcasters and volunteers often play a role in these events to extend reach and encourage participation.
- Event: Face to Face fundraising campaign kickoff
- Date of studio taping: Wednesday, Aug. 5
- Location: Cogeco’s Windsor studio
- Hosts present: John Fairley and Veronique Mandal
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Campaign | Face to Face (24th annual) |
| Media venue | Cogeco’s Windsor studio |
| Photo credit | Trevor Wilhelm |
Why Windsor should pay attention
Long-running campaigns create an opportunity for residents to connect with local services at moments when community support is most visible. The Face to Face campaign’s persistence over 24 years suggests sustained local involvement and recognition. For many Windsor-Essex households, such campaigns are a primary way to learn about needs, volunteer options and how donations are used in the region.
As the campaign progresses over the coming weeks, Windsor residents can expect further community outreach and media updates. Local supporters who have followed the campaign in previous years will be watching to see how this year’s effort engages new donors and renews support from longtime contributors.
The Face to Face campaign’s presence in a prominent local studio underscores the role local media and volunteers play in bringing regional causes to public attention. For Windsor-Essex, these events remain a reminder of the community networks that sustain local care and charity efforts.
WE NEWS will continue to follow developments and report on campaign milestones and community responses as more information becomes available.
