A Gift in Memory of Ian Johnson 

Pippi and Ian Johnson

Ian Johnson was proud to be part of the health and healing community in Kenora. As a pharmacist of almost 40 years, he witnessed a great number of advancements in medical science. Ian had a deep interest in the evolution of technology and was a strong supporter of the advancements in treatment available at LWDH. … Read more

A Ripple of Strength, Hope, and Giving

Donation to Forms of Hope

When Lisa discovered some lumps during a self-exam, she didn’t ignore the signs. Having recently lost her mother to pancreatic cancer; she trusted her instincts and followed up, even though her last mammogram was just two years ago. Thanks to the new Mammography Unit at Lake of the Woods District Hospital, an abnormality was detected. … Read more

Together, We Did It!

Unveiling the total raised by the Beyond The Scan Campaign

Beyond the Scan Campaign Surpasses Goal of $8.5 million — Raising $9,522,151 to Advance Local Healthcare Kenora, ON — The Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation is thrilled to announce the final total raised through the Beyond The Scan Capital Campaign: an incredible $9,522,151 — made possible by the community, for the community. At … Read more

RBC Foundation Boosts Training at Lake of the Woods District Hospital.

RBC representatives present a $10,000 donation

On Wednesday May 14, 2025, Sheri Lang, RBC Community Manager, and RBC staff from Dryden and Kenora, visited the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Training Classroom.  This wasn’t a training session, but a celebration – the RBC Foundation generously granted $10,000 to the Lake of the Woods District Hospital to purchase four new Intravenous training devices and a Pediatric … Read more

Canadian Tire (Kenora)

Canadian Tire (Kenora) presents donation to Beyond the Scan Campaign

Pictured are: Angela Kuzyk, Front End Manager.  Blair Howey, General Manager, Shauna Aubin, LWDH Foundation Vice Chair, Samantha and Simon Carignan. Canadian Tire (Kenora) sprang into action over the past few months and encouraged in-store donations at the till to the Beyond The Scan Campaign. A total of $5,000 was donated, which was generously matched by store … Read more

Karen and Leanne Redden

Karen and Leanne Redden present donations to Beyond The Scan Campaign

A $10,000 Commitment to Care: Redden Sisters Support Beyond the Scan When community leaders step up, big things happen. Karen Redden (Broker of Record and Owner at RE/MAX Northwest Realty Ltd.) and Leanne Redden (Owner at Redden’s Camp, and nurse at Lake of the Woods District Hospital) each donated $5,000 to the Beyond the Scan … Read more