Foundation News
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...
RVH “ROCKS” Curling Bonspiel with Partner Sponsor CHARTWELL QUAIL CREEK a Huge SUCCESS!
On Saturday October 25th, the RVH Foundation partnered with CHARTWELL QUAIL CREEK and the Renfrew Curling Club to host our first ANNUAL RVH "ROCKS" Curling Bonspiel. The Team at CHARTWELL QUAIL CREEK were onsite to participate and also to feature Chartwell Quail...
RVH Foundation and Renfrew JRA Wolves “PINK THE RINK”
A sea of pink filled the myFM centre on Saturday October 1st for the Renfrew WOLVES and RVH Foundation "PINK THE RINK" night, raising funds for the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Mammography Unit. What a night! A 5-1 victory for the PINK JRA WOLVES! Before puck drop,...
RVH, Saving lives ONE MAMMOGRAM at a time!
October is BREAST CANCER Awareness month and it is a great opportunity for us to highlight the services and the staff who help us to make "MAMMORIES!" Jenn McBean is a Breast Cancer Warrior and a strong advocate for the Breast services available right here, close to...
Your Dollars Make A Difference
Our #EQUIPRVH project has made a definite impact into our community health with the acquisition of several pieces of critical medical equipment throughout the 2024/2025 fiscal year. Thanks to YOUR participation in our lotteries, our RVH Foundation was able to present...