See the difference you’re making
The new year is here, and as we look forward, it’s important to pause and reflect on all your support helped accomplish in 2024. From bringing in two new radiation machines that precisely target cancerous cells to reducing wait times in the Emergency Department by allowing patients to book appointments in advance and developing an app to guide goals-of-care conversations, your support has made all the difference.
Each achievement helps make life better with the care we need, close to home. And none of it would be possible without people like you.
Thank you from Team RVH
Below are some Team RVH clinicians sharing their gratitude for the care your generosity helps make possible:
If you are inspired to join the fight to keep life wild, please consider donating using the form below
Back on the Ice
Kent Mannen is an active, young father and husband. As coach of his son’s hockey team, he was carrying pucks into an arena one day when he became short of breath and needed to stop a few times. At home after the game, he realized it was time to get to RVH.
Twelve hours later, Kent was on an operating table watching physicians do a procedure on his heart. He had an 80% blockage in his artery, a heart attack often called a widow-maker — something most people don’t survive. Yet because of support from people like you, RVH’s specialized Cardiac Care Unit is here for Kent – and thousands of others every year – ensuring he can lace up and play another day.
Lap-A-Palooza
Saturday, February 1
Start February off with laps, tunes and good times at Horseshoe Valley Resort’s Lap-a-palooza, supporting RVH Foundation! Race to complete the most laps in 5-hours and win some incredible prizes.
Braestone Winter Classic
Sunday, February 16
The Braestone Winter Classic 3-on-3 pond hockey tournament brings people together for a fun-filled day on the ice while supporting RVH’s Hudson Regional Cancer Centre.
Take the Plunge
Saturday, March 8
Polar dip in Lake Simcoe at Friday Harbour Resort’s Take The Plunge. Proceeds from this event will help ensure RVH continues delivering specialized, life-saving care right here in our own backyard.