FDC Foundation Pledges $1 Million to Riverside’s Lights, Camera, DIAGNOSIS Campaign
September 24, 2025
Riverside Health Care is proud to
announce a remarkable $1 million commitment from the FDC Foundation in support
of the Lights, Camera, DIAGNOSIS campaign. This historic gift will help
bring world-class diagnostic imaging technology to two Riverside facilities, including
the district’s first MRI.
"This incredibly generous gift
will benefit everyone across the Rainy River District," said Diane
Clifford, Chair of the Riverside Health Care Board of Directors. "As the largest one-time donation in Riverside's
history, it will make a tremendous impact on our ability to provide quality
health care to the residents of our district."
FDC Foundation’s contribution
includes an immediate $800,000 donation, providing critical early funding to
move the campaign forward without delay. In addition, a further $200,000 pledge
will be unlocked once $600,000 is raised locally by Summer 2026, giving donors
a powerful opportunity to maximize the impact of their support. To date, nearly
$200,000 has already been raised locally, leaving just over $400,000 to go in
order to unlock the full $1 million commitment. This structure means that every
additional donated dollar now has the potential to be doubled, amplifying the
impact and advancing the campaign toward its goal. In just five short months,
Riverside is nearly two-thirds of the way to its overall campaign goal,
underscoring the remarkable generosity of the communities we serve.
“FDC Foundation’s remarkable
generosity, marks a defining moment in this campaign,” said Henry Gauthier,
Riverside’s President & CEO. “This achievement is the result of the hard
work and dedication of our entire team, led by our Director of Fundraising, and
the relationships we are building through fundraising both within our district
and beyond. By working together as one Riverside team, we are creating a
stronger, more innovative health care system.”
“I want to sincerely thank the FDC
Foundation for their generosity and the time they’ve spent learning about our
needs and supporting this vision,” added Holly Kaemingh, Riverside’s Director
of Fundraising. “Their commitment has given us tremendous momentum, but now
it’s up to our community to help fill the gap. Every contribution, no matter
the size, brings us closer to unlocking the full $1 million and ensuring
patients in the Rainy River District have access to the very best in diagnostic
imaging.”
The Lights, Camera, DIAGNOSIS
campaign will fund the introduction of the district’s first MRI, along with new
digital X-ray units for La Verendrye General Hospital and the Rainy River
Health Centre. This historic $1 million gift from the FDC Foundation brings
Riverside significantly closer to its $1.6 million campaign goal, ensuring the
lasting ability to diagnose, treat, and care for patients with the most
advanced technology available. The impact of this campaign will be felt in
every community we serve, now and far into the future. Together, we are laying
the foundation for a stronger health care system that will serve generations to
come.