There is a chill in the air and that means it is time for the LDHCF’s annual Wish Campaign.  However, best laid plans can go astray.  The current postal strike has put the distribution of our flyers and the Giving Tuesday letters on hold.  We will monitor the situation closely and hopefully be able to get them “in the mail” ...

Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month (MUAM) is celebrated every October. What better time to focus on replacing our aging ultrasound machine. After almost 10 years and 10,000 scans the Aplio 500 is nearing its end. With an expected life span of around 7 years, this machine has been updated, upgraded and treated with tender loving care and has lasted for almost ...

The Lady Dunn Health Centre is launching its latest fundraising campaign this weekend at the Wawa Salmon Derby. This is the first time the Foundation has raffled such a large prize package and fingers are crossed for its success. Every dollar raised goes to supporting the Lady Dunn Health Centre with purchases or upgrades of capital equipment. The needs are ...

Our Charity Golf Tournament is happening this Saturday, June 22. We are looking for 11 golfers to make it a sold out and super event. We need 2 teams of 4 and 3 individuals to complete a team. Great prizes, tasty snacks, delicious dinner and testing your golfing skills; all while supporting our local hospital. Everyone wins when you sign ...

June 22 is the date for the 2nd Annual LDHCF golf tournament. All monies go to purchase, maintain and update equipment to support services provided by the Lady Dunn Health Centre. The Foundation is still raising money for items from the Wish Campaign. This list includes 2 industrial washing machines, bladder scanner, and lots of “cool” things – walk in ...

Spring arrived at the second Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation High Tea. Participants arrived in their best finery for the sold out event. The event was generously sponsored by Alamos Gold Inc. and Judy Page Moore Catering. Hosted by Judy Page Moore Catering tea and delicious sandwiches and mouth watering sweets were enjoyed by all. Austin Hemphill General Manager of ...

Believe it or not, spring is on its way despite the erratic weather and to celebrate the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation is holding a Spring High Tea. It will be held on Sunday, April 14 from 1-3 p.m. at 59 Broadway Avenue. Dust off your frocks and suits and prepare to be tempted and delighted by a vast array ...

How many times does the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation have to say thank you to the communities serviced by the Lady Dunn Health Centre? As of December 2023, we need to say it over a MILLION times! During our Wish and GivingTuesday campaigns, the Foundation hit $1,003,000.00. We are absolutely blown away. In 2008, a dedicated group of volunteers ...

The LDHC Foundation was overwhelmed by the generosity of businesses, organizations and individuals last Tuesday. We are still sorting donations and organizing thank yous. Over $15,000 was raised to support the purchase of capital equipment. We are well on our way to purchasing the items on the “Wish List”. The need for maintenance, updates and new equipment never ends and ...

It’s a simple idea: a movement that encourages people to do good. There are so many different ways to express generosity on GivingTuesday and every day! Give time, make someone smile, help a neighbour, or make a donation. Everyone has something to give and every act of generosity counts. GivingTuesday began in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that ...

Board members, staff and volunteers were busy erecting and decorating our wish tree in the hospital lobby, in anticipation of the launch of the annual Wish and Giving Tuesday Campaigns. The Wish Campaign begins on November 21 with the draw for the beautiful original painting of Katherine Cove donated by Darlene Jordan.  It will be held at 11:00 am in ...

On Sunday, October 1st, the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation held a High Tea sponsored by Alamos Gold Inc and generously hosted by Judy Moore Catering.   It was a sold-out event and the Foundation raised $2000 to put towards the many capital equipment needs at the hospital.   Ladies and gentlemen enjoyed the wide variety of dainty and savoury ...

That is what the Foundation is since we have a new full time coordinator, Alisha Allin. Alisha joined the foundation in mid- August. She brings a vast amount of fundraising, marketing and business experience with her. She is very eager to work with the Board to enhance and grow the foundation. The next six weeks are full of activities and ...

We did it! The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation has reached its goal of $240,000 for the purchase of 2 Automated Dispensing Units and related equipment. We thank each and every individual, group, business, service club, organization and corporation who donated towards this campaign. The ADUs are located in the Emergency Department and in Acute Care. Both will assist staff ...

Renowned Canadian Artist, Darlene Jordan Pfaff is donating an original painting to the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation. This beautiful 2 by 3ft painting, valued at $1,200 will be unveiled on October 1st, 2023 at our High Tea Event. The winner will be drawn on November 21st, 2023 at the launch of our annual Wish Campaign. Tickets will be available ...