Early Bird Winner Turns Winnings into a Gift for the Community
September 16, 2025
Riverside Health Care is pleased to
announce that Bob MacDonald is the winner of the first-ever Riverside 50/50
Early Bird Draw, proudly sponsored by The Barn. Bob won $1,000 but, in an
incredible gesture of generosity, has chosen to donate the full amount back to
the campaign.
This act of kindness highlights the
true spirit of our communities. At Riverside, community is at the heart of our
mission. Every ticket purchased, every donation made, and every gesture of
support brings us closer to delivering innovative equipment and high-quality
health care to the Rainy River District. With Bob’s contribution, we are now
$1,000 closer to our goal of installing a new MRI unit and replacing aging
X-ray equipment at both La Verendrye General Hospital and Rainy River Health
Centre.
“Bob’s generosity shows the very
best of our district,” said Holly Kaemingh, Director of Fundraising at
Riverside Health Care. “We are so grateful for his gift, which, along with the
support of The Barn as our Early Bird sponsor, helps us bring the technology
people in our communities deserve close to home.”
Riverside’s Lights, Camera,
DIAGNOSIS campaign is about more than just equipment. It is about ensuring
that families, friends, and neighbours across our district have access to the
same quality of care as larger centres. Importantly, 100% of donations to the
campaign go directly to the equipment and programs they are intended to support, strengthening health care for generations to come.
Getting in on the draw is easy: grab
your tickets online at www.rhc5050.com, stop by the La Verendrye General
Hospital Administration Office (Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.), or call 807-274-6635
to purchase by phone. The September pot is already over $5,000 and climbing, and
every dollar donated gets us closer to our goal while also growing the pot for
one lucky winner. That winner could be you!
