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STARS Signature Events

Every year, STARS organizes a series of signature fundraising events across Western Canada that bring together community leaders, industry partners, and dedicated supporters — all united by a shared goal: to help STARS continue providing life-saving critical care, anywhere. More than just fundraisers these events are powerful celebrations of community spirit, resilience, and generosity. Each event offers a unique opportunity to experience the STARS mission in action and make a lasting impact.

Guests of A Night with STARS Gala enjoy dinner during a 2024 event held at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, an event held in Winnipeg every year at a unique location.
STARS Rescue Field of STARS A Night with STARS Critical Care on the Air

Critical Care on the Air

For 12 hours a day, over two days, STARS broadcasts on 90 radio stations across Western Canada to raise funds in support of our mission to provide critical care, anywhere.

A billboard showing a message thanking Saskatchewan for their support of Critical Care on the Air Radiothon for STARS.
A STARS crew member answers a phone accepting donations during a past Critical Care on the Air Radiothon event.

About Critical Care on the Air

Listeners hear first-hand from STARS crew members, community allies and Very Important Patients (VIPs) as they share their inspiring stories of survival and bravery, giving Western Canadians a glimpse into STARS’ life-saving impact.

Our community continues to make Critical Care on the Air a success. To date, the radiothon has raised more than $3 million for STARS!

STARS endeavours to ensure our events are inclusive and accessible to all. If you require an accommodation to assist you in supporting this event, please reach out to events@​stars.​ca or phone 1−888−797−8277 and ask to speak to a community engagement team member.

A member of STARS clinical education staff is interviewed by the program host from 98 Kool FM during the 2026 Critical Care on the Air Raditothon

Critical Care on the Air 2026

In 2026, the Critical Care on the Air Radiothon, presented by BHP and Parrish & Heimbecker, raised more than $475,000 to help STARS deliver life-saving care. This incredible achievement was made possible by generous donors, sponsors, and volunteers coming together to support patients in need across Western Canada!

Learn more about the 2026 Critical Care on the Air radiothon.

The Critical Care on the Air radiothon is planned to return in 2027.

Two coroplast posters on easels thank sponsors for their support of a past Critical Care on the Air Radiothon event. The other is a call for donations featuring STARS air medical crew moving a stretcher to a STARS helicopter.

Sponsoring Critical Care on the Air

Sponsoring Critical Care on the Air is a great way to ensure STARS is there for the next patient. You will gain meaningful recognition with radio listeners and an online audience during the two-day event, while making a difference for thousands of people.

For more information about sponsorship opportunities for this exciting event please email events@​stars.​com.