Heather Vita 
The Kenora Dragon Tamers, a local dragon boat team made up of breast cancer survivors and supporters, recently donated $3,750 to the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation to help fund new, advanced, mammography equipment. In addition, they provided another gift of $1,250 to fund essential chemotherapy equipment. For nearly 20 years, the Kenora … Read more
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 12 Kenora has just written its latest chapter in a history rooted in philanthropy. This took the form of an extraordinary $100,000, presented July 4 from their lottery account in support of the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation’s Beyond The Scan campaign to replace their CT Scanner, ensure … Read more
Kenora, ON – August 12, 2025 The Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation (LWDHF) is thrilled to share the outstanding success of Lifesavers Week 2025, culminating in the 19th Annual Lifesavers Dinner & Auction. For the third year in a row, the event sold out and together our community raised $422,160 to fund nine … Read more
More than 30 women came together at SilverWolf Resort on Sunday, July 27, for the first-ever Clearwater Bay Women’s Retreat; a morning devoted to self-care, connection, and vital conversations about women’s health. Hosted in partnership with SilverWolf Resort and the Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) Foundation, the retreat blended expert-led education, restorative movement, … Read more
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
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
Artwork of Dr. Beveridge by Sherry Reynard As the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation concludes its Beyond the Scan campaign, the memory of Dr. James Eaton Beveridge, affectionately known to so many as Dr. B, continues to inspire and uplift. A fixture in Kenora’s medical community for nearly five decades, Dr. Beveridge arrived … Read more
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
Making a difference in the lives of their clients is top priority for Shawn Perkins and Bill Gow, Certified Financial Planners at their Kenora investment firm, Safety Bay Financial. In February 2025, Shawn and Bill rose to the challenge when the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation launched its Beyond the Scan (BTS) Campaign. … Read more
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