FSET Inc.

FSET donation

Pictured are: Ashley Hendy, LWDH Foundation Board Chair along with Nicole Brown, CEO of FSET and member of the Campaign Cabinet and Dave Brown, Chief Digital Officer. The $100,000 represents their commitment to both the Beyond the Scan Campaign and Annual Campaign over the next 5 years. When you know, you know. For Nicole (CEO) … Read more

Telling Stories That Matter: Upriver Media’s Lasting Impact

Matthew Kennedy, Upriver Media, with Mira Trebilcock, Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation

Since founding Upriver Media in 2016, Matthew Kennedy has turned a passion for storytelling into a powerful force for community change. Based in Kenora, Upriver Media is known for creating compelling videos for government bodies, First Nations organizations, and community foundations across Northern Ontario, but their influence goes far beyond the screen. “Collaborating with Matthew … Read more

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