March truly was a lucky month for Don and Shirley Carbert from Kenora. On Friday, March 27, they received a phone call telling them they’d won the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation’s 50/50 March Grand Prize Jackpot of $18,567.50. They were elated, but couldn’t quite believe the news, as they had just won … Read more
The Lions Clubs of Northwestern Ontario, in partnership with the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), are proud to announce a transformative investment of $142,400 to fund a second Alcon Centurion cataract surgery machine and ophthalmology instruments at Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH). This investment will significantly expand cataract surgery capacity at LWDH, helping … Read more
On New Year’s Eve, Mark Parker of Kenora, ON was on the road to Winnipeg when his phone rang with some unexpected news. Just moments before, he and his travelling companions had been talking about the Holiday 50/50 draw and the large jackpots around the province, and then the call came. His first reaction: “Oh … Read more
After the chaotic retail days of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, donors to the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation’s Tree of Life Appeal were tremendously generous on Giving Tuesday. A total of 195 donations were made – online, by mail, by phone, and in person – more than double last year’s participation. Additionally, … Read more
On September 13, the 4th Annual Ladies Open in Memory of Anchilla McDonald brought together 34 teams for a sold-out tournament; a true testament to how much this event has grown into a beloved community tradition. Over just four years, the Ladies Open has raised more than $90,000 in support of women’s health at Lake … Read more
Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH), together with the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation held a small gathering and ribbon cutting today to celebrate a milestone occasion. The Diagnostic Imaging department in Kenora’s hospital has evolved into a new, state-of-the-art DiagnosticImaging Centre of Excellence. This incredible milestone for local health care will … Read more
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
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
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