Fundraising Events

Current Events

Two healthcare professionals wearing masks reviewing a document in a clinic setting, with North Shore Health Network Foundation and 'Split the Pot' lottery logos indicating a partnership and fundraising effort.

Split The Pot Lottery
(New Lottery Coming Jan 30, 025!)

How it works:

  1. Purchase your ticket to the draw

  2. Keep an eye out to see if you’ve won!

Raffle ticket purchase page with options to buy various quantities of tickets ranging from 3 to 400 for different prices. The page displays a countdown timer for the grand prize deadline and the estimated prize of $602. It also mentions support for the NSHN Foundation and specific hospitals.

Monthly 50/50 Raffle

How it works:

  1. Purchase your ticket to the draw

  2. Keep an eye out to see if you’ve won!

Elegant table setting with folded napkins, forks, and wine glasses on a dining table.

PAST EVENTS

Group of four people smiling at a healthcare event booth, with a banner promoting North Shore Health Network, focused on rural healthcare services and fresh air. The banner lists locations and services offered. Table includes informational materials and a sign displaying "North Shore Health Network."
Giving Tuesday Canada logo with heart and maple leaf, promoting December 3 event, co-founded by CanadaHelps on red background.

GivingTuesday

December 3, 2024

GivingTuesday is a global movement designed to inspire generosity and make a positive impact.

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for your support of the North Shore Health Network Foundation this #GivingTuesday! Because of you, we’ve raised $1,500 to keep local health care within reach. Thank you!

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Healthy Strides: Walk / Run

June 28, 2024

Thank you to everyone who came out to participate and support our Health Strides: Walk / Run event, rain or shine in Thessalon! It was a huge success and we're happy to announce that we raised $620!

A special congratulations to Sarah, our door prize winner! She brought home a $40 Tim Hortons gift card and a 24oz Stainless Steel Tumbler.

We couldn't have done this without our sponsors: Participaction and RBC. Thank you for your generous support!

We hope to make this an annual event and continue building a stronger, healthier communities along the North Shore together.

Flyer for a 6KM Walk/Run fundraiser event taking place on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 6:00 PM at Thessalon Coastal Trail. The event features an illustration of people walking, a large trail map, and donation details at the bottom. It highlights the North Shore Health Network Foundation, offering snacks, drinks, and a door prize. Registration is not required, and participants are encouraged to arrive at 5:45 PM with a donation. Proceeds benefit the foundation.

Tim Hortons (Blind River) Supports North Shore Health Network Foundation with Smile Cookie Campaign

Collage of volunteers baking smiley face cookies for North Shore Health Network Foundation fundraiser, with a total of $9,287.13 raised, accompanied by a thank you message to volunteers.
Chocolate chip cookie with blue candy eyes and pink icing smile on white background.

The 2024 Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign was extra sweet this year! The Blind River locations brought in $just over $9,000 in Smile Cookies this year towards your local NSHN Foundation. Events like this go towards critical equipment purchases in order to keep health care accessible on the North Shore.

The Tim Horton's staff at both Blind River locations, as well as our dedicated Foundation Board of Directors, and the Blind River Auxiliary, all worked together to decorate, take pre-orders, and deliver the smile cookies!

Get a Smile, Give a Smile and Make a Difference!

Chocolate chip cookie with a smiley face made from blue candy eyes and pink icing mouth.

North Shore Health Network Foundation Receives $100,000 Donation From Local Family

Three people wearing masks holding a large check for $100,000 made out to NSHN Foundation in front of a wall displaying plaques with the heading 'Lasting Legacy.'

NSHN Chair Joanne Falk pictured here on the left, with Don and Heidi Lees on the right.

The North Shore Health Network (NSHN) Foundation is extremely grateful to Don and Heidi Lees for their recent donation of $100,000.  This contribution will have an immediate and lasting positive impact on patient care through the purchase of much-needed equipment.

 With their donation the Lees family is extending a legacy created several years ago.  “My father, Don Lees Sr., founded Milltown Motors in 1962. Our family-owned business was supported by a loyal customer base along the entire North Shore for more than 60 years. My father brought this passion for his community to a team of local leaders who wanted to ensure a new hospital was built in Blind River. The NSHN Blind River site is the result of those efforts", says Don.

 Joanne Falk, Chair of the NSHN Foundation Board notes that "community support is vital in securing much-needed funding for equipment and patient services, and we are so grateful to the Lees family for their generosity".  Medical equipment is not funded by the government, and the NSHN and the Foundation are continually identifying items of greatest need to be purchased or replaced.  According to Ms. Falk, "donations to the Foundation allow us to support the NSHN in purchasing equipment that ensures an optimal level of local care for patients at our Blind River, Thessalon and St. Joseph Island sites.  Mr. and Mrs. Lees played an integral role in determining how their contribution would be used to support patient care."

 Tim Vine, the CEO of the NSHN adds; “We are so grateful for the support of our community in ensuring we have the equipment needed to provide the best patient care possible. This latest generosity by Heidi and Don, adds to the legacy of the Lees family in supporting not only the Blind River community, but communities across the North Shore. On behalf of NSHN I want to extend my sincere thanks to Heidi and Don for their leadership with this amazing gift to support the organization the Foundation.” 

 Mr. Lees shared that "our family’s efforts were rooted in the belief that the North Shore Health Network is a cornerstone for our entire region. Heidi and I feel strongly that supporting the North Shore Health Network Foundation is the best way to thank our communities for the 60 years they gave us.”

The Foundation is excited to announce the NEW Billboard on St. Joseph’s Island to represent the Richard’s Landing-Matthews Site Hospital. Thank you to our partner Laird Signs for all your hard work with this project. The Billboard represents the NSH…

The Foundation is excited to announce the NEW Billboard on St. Joseph’s Island to represent the Richard’s Landing-Matthews Site Hospital. Thank you to our partner Laird Signs for all your hard work with this project. The Billboard represents the NSHN Foundation’s commitment to our rural communities by Keeping Healthcare within Reach.

Hospital Beds for Sale

Do you or someone you know require a hospital bed?

The NSHN Foundation has used hospital beds by donation. Any and all proceeds go towards purchasing new equipment!

The Stryker' beds are High-low, so the head, foot, or entire bed can be raised. They have wooden head & foot boards and electronic controls. There are three different styles of rails: split rails, 3/4 length rails, and full rails. They fit a single-sized mattress.

They weigh approx. 300 lbs each and can be transported in a half-ton truck or trailer. Pick-up only.

For more information, please contact Cynthia Wilton-Koke in the Foundation Office at 705-356-2265 ext. 2619.

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Upcoming Events

The Foundation hosts and partners with several fundraising events throughout the year. Don't miss out! You can stay up to date by visiting the Foundation's Facebook Page.