Clearwater Bay Women’s Retreat Inspires Connection and Elevates Women’s Health Awareness

Clearwater Bay Women's Retreat

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

A Family’s Legacy of Giving From the Heart

For Cindy Melenchenko, charitable giving is a way of life. She believes in prioritizing donations and making time for them, stating, “Giving has to be a habit, a priority in your life.” Both she and her sister have modeled this value for younger generations, teaching Cindy’s nieces about saving, spending, and giving. Cindy feels that … 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

Beyond the Scan Campaign: Update to Our Community

Steel Beam Installation

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

Beyond The Scan Campaign – Celebrating Our Community and Region’s Generosity

Thank You featuring medical team from Lake of the Woods District Hospital

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