Foundation News
“SHAVE THE DAY” with Dr. Anthony DeJesus & Dr. Tara Avelino
Shave the Day 10 Years, 2 Doctors, 0 Hair: Shaving for Palliative Care Our Story Ten years ago, we arrived in Renfrew, full heads of hair, and absolutely no idea how deeply this community would shape our lives. Being your family doctor has been the privilege of our...
“SHAKE IT FOR ME LADIES!” Raise $ for RVH Surgical Unit
May 1st "SHAKE IT FOR ME LADIES" hosted by the Cobden Agricultural Society was a HUGE SUCCESS! From the impressive costumes and generous donated prizes to the exceptional food provided by The Backyard Gourmet, every detail contributed to an unforgettable evening. The...
Your DOLLARS MAKE a DIFFERENCE!
The RVH Foundation had a GOAL for our 2025-2026 fiscal year; to raise $500,000.00 for our #EQUIPRVH project which would include the replacement of all of the Dialysis treatment chairs! We are very excited to announce that we have not only MET that goal but we...
RVH Adopts International End-of-Life Symbol
The Renfrew Victoria Hospital, inspired by ancient Irish history have adopted the inclusive End-of-Life Symbol originally introduced by The Irish Hospice Foundation. This universal Symbol is not associated with any one religion or belief system. The three stranded...
Celebrating 100 YEARS of Growth and Innovation at Renfrew Victoria Hospital
The Renfrew Victoria Hospital was erected and commenced operation in 1897 with a 12 bed capacity specifically for contagious diseases. The hospital was expanded in 1912 to a 30 bed facility and became a Public General Hospital. On this day in history, January...
Make your Will today and know your legacy is making a difference in the health of our community
The RVH Foundation has teamed up with EPILOGUE to provide an ONLINE WILL template for our donor community. CLICK HERE to be directed to EPILOGUE for a user-friendly, efficient template to complete your will. Making a will is a critical step in estate planning that...
A Patient’s Message!
This time of the year tends to cause us to reflect on the past and be thankful for all we have. This was particularly true for a patient's wife who contacted our RVH Foundation office with a generous gift in honour of our incredible Emergency Department team. "My...
RVH Foundation LOTTERY CALENDARS
The RVH Foundation has launched a 2026 LOTTERY CALENDAR! The beautiful calendar features the photography of Stephen Lyons, a member of the RVH team and a talented photo artist. Stephen captured amazing photos that portray the incredible scenery in our area for our...
2025 FRANCES WILSON BURSARY RECEIPIENTS
On November 5, 2025 a celebration was held to honor and welcome the 2025 Frances Wilson Bursary recipients. 2025 Frances Wilson Bursary Recipients Back row: Emma Powell, Elyse Antonucci, Elizabeth Stewart, Lina Lowe, Suzanne Madore (President and CEO of RVH), Mary...