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Pictured are: From AK & Company Ltd. (Kenora), Bart Stebnitsky and Logan Zimmerman, with, from the Beyond the Scan Campaign Cabinet, Marc Bissonnette. “This project is transformational for our community and region and we know the impact this will have.” It’s why AK & Company Ltd. (Kenora) recently chose to support the Beyond the Scan … Read more
On February 12, 2025, the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation launched the Beyond The Scan Campaign – an $8.5M capital fundraising campaign to fund a Diagnostic Imaging Centre of Excellence at Lake of the Woods District Hospital. Thanks to an overwhelming response from our community, the Beyond The Scan Campaign is gaining incredible … Read more
President & CEO, Lake of the Woods District Hospital Cheryl is a Chartered Professional Accountant and a graduate of the Rotman School of Management’s Advanced Health Leadership Program. She began her career at the LWDH 20 years ago, and through progressively responsible leadership roles within the hospital, was previously the Vice President, Operations and Chief … Read more
Bill was born and raised in Kenora and has always loved the area for its unique landscape and geographical location. He enjoys Lake of the Woods and all it has to offer, and loves being able to share it with his children and grandchildren. An active member of the community, Bill has owned and operated … Read more
As the Beyond The Scan Campaign approaches its final month, the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation is delighted and grateful for the tremendous support received from our community and region. Since the campaign was launched on February 12th, the generosity shown by our donors has been nothing short of transformational. Thanks to their … Read more
Lisa is originally from Northwestern Ontario and holds a special place in her heart for Kenora. She now lives in Winnipeg; however, her and her family have been cottagers in the Lake of the Woods area for 25+ years. She joined the Beyond The Scan Campaign Cabinet because, “I believe it’s important to give back … Read more
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation is proud to announce a leadership gift of $500,000 towards the Beyond the Scan Campaign from Bryce and Nicki Douglas. Their extraordinary support, pledged in the late summer during the campaign’s early planning stages, exemplifies visionary leadership and a deep commitment to transforming diagnostic imaging services at … Read more
Executive Director, Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation Mira is an experienced nonprofit advancement professional with a strong track record in fundraising, business development, and communications. Originally from Timmins, ON, Mira has dedicated her career to strengthening philanthropic initiatives that create lasting community impact. Since June 2022, Mira has served as the Executive Director … Read more
Gary has a strong connection to Kenora, as he, his wife and three children were all born in the City. Together, they’ve lived in the area since 1988. They love being on the lake. Gary has past experience with the LWDH Foundation as Chair of the Board, and felt strongly about joining the Beyond the … Read more
Chief of Radiology, Lake of the Woods District Hospital Born and raised in Winnipeg, Dr. Murray spent summers in Kenora and met her husband here almost 20 years ago. Upon completing her medical studies, including residency at the University of Ottawa in Radiology and then a one-year fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, … Read more