Heather Vita 
Sometimes, the greatest gift is letting someone know, while they are here to hear it, that their life’s work has mattered There are moments when science, generosity and community come together in a way that feels especially meaningful. For Dr. Stuart Foster, the moment came unexpectedly through the generosity of his friends, Jeff and Laura. To honour his remarkable … Read more
Kenora, ON — “Really? Are you serious?” Those were the first words out of Sherry-Lee Reid’s mouth when she received the call from the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation letting her know she had won $27,537.50 in the August 50/50 draw; the second-largest jackpot of 2026. In fact, Sherry-Lee initially thought the call … Read more
Gift honours the legacy of Douglas Dufresne, while investing in education, innovation and the future of surgical care in Kenora Just one week after the launch of The Strengthening Surgical Care Close to Home Initiative, the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation is proud to announce the first major community gift. Mike and Mona … Read more
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation’s 20th Annual Lifesavers Dinner & Auction celebrated two decades of extraordinary community generosity on Saturday, August 8, raising an impressive $502,482 in support of exceptional care at Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH). This brings the total raised to over $5M since its inception. Proceeds from … Read more
Gift made in memory of Douglas and Michael Dufresne launches initiative to strengthen surgical innovation, education and future care capacity The Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation (LWDHF) is honoured to announce a transformational $1 million gift from The Dufresne Family, in memory of Douglas and Michael Dufresne, to strengthen surgical care at Lake … Read more
When Marilyn Blanchette of Kenora answered the phone to learn she’d won the July Grand Prize Jackpot in the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation’s monthly 50/50 lottery, her first reaction was one of complete surprise. “Are you kidding?” she exclaimed. Moments later, as the exciting news began to sink in that she had … Read more
More than 50 women gathered at Zig Zag Yacht Club (ZZYC) on Sunday, July 12, for the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation’s second Women’s Health & Wellness Retreat. The event offered a morning dedicated to self-care, meaningful connection, and empowering conversations about women’s health. Hosted in partnership with ZZYC and made possible through … Read more
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) Foundation is proud to celebrate another extraordinary year of community generosity following the 6th Annual Par 3 Charity Challenge, driven by The Dingwall Group, held on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the Kenora Golf & Country Club. What began as a unique community golf tournament has quickly … Read more
When Charlotte McDonald of Kenora answered the phone to learn she’d won the June Grand Prize Jackpot in the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation’s monthly 50/50 lottery, her first reaction was disbelief. “This isn’t a crank call, is it?” she asked. Moments later, as the news began to sink in that she was … Read more
This June, the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation (LWDHF) is partnering with the Kenora Cat Shelter and It’s a Dog’s Life to launch Whiskers & Winnings; a special month-long 50/50 lottery that brings together compassionate care for both people and animals across our community. Running exclusively throughout the month of June, the lottery will help fund essential equipment upgrades for Nutrition and Food … Read more