TBRHS Foundation

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation - inspiring the people of Northwestern Ontario to support exceptional health care right here at home.

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Happy New Year from our team at the Foundation! Thank you for making this past year unforgettable. Here's to an exciting, happy & healthy 2025! 🎆 🥳

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Happy #Halloween from our team in the Mushroom Kingdom (and the Shire)! 🍄 Can you name the characters?

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Today we celebrated the 31st annual @Tbaytel Luncheon of Hope and together our donors, sponsors & guests raised $32,642 for the Northern Cancer Fund for Breast Cancer! 🩷 THANK YOU!

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A new pulse generator is being used to save lives in the ICU, thanks to our Thunder Bay 50/50 supporters!

Full Story: https://t.co/SwyJvrX7Zg

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Haley's introducing a new way to honour those who've been touched by breast cancer: the Tree of Hope!

Personalize a butterfly with a $20 donation at https://t.co/9MWVTuW4Oo 💗

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There’s already a buzz in #ThunderBay, 5 months ahead of the Scotties’ return to Northern Ontario! 🫎 We can’t wait to be back, helping babies born too soon, too small, or too sick. #ChampionsStartSmall 👶

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New laminated Care Communication Cards are a simple idea that will make a huge impact on patient care, thanks to our donors & supporters.

Full Story: https://t.co/BC0io1V0Kf

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The Dr. Douglas Rathbone Scholarship provides support to Laboratory staff at @TBRHSC_NWO to pursue continuing education courses/professional development to enhance their knowledge & skills.

Last year there were 10 recipients!

Full Story: https://t.co/OkFlFI0bM2

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We're hiring a Digital Engagement Intern! If you have a passion for marketing, video content creation or graphic design and want to gain valuable experience, check out this opportunity! **Please note the NOHFC requirements.**

Job Listing: https://t.co/l2wNIq1HQl

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The #ThunderBay5050 Grand Prize is already over $1,300,000 with two weeks left in August's draw!

This is the 12th consecutive month with a Grand Prize over $1 MILLION!

Full story: https://t.co/0lFbEZYB9f

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Since 2014, Thunder Bay Autosport Club has raised $76,981 for local cancer and cardiac care through their Autocross fundraisers!

Their next event is August 8th at the Hospital's Turtle Lot.

Full Story: https://t.co/w3Uz0IM0J0

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Thanks to our donors and the Family CARE Grant program, a new recliner is bringing comfort to patients with Chronic Heart Failure – when something as simple as laying down to be tortuous.

Full story: https://t.co/CavN9Ioba7

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This past February, Weston Igo got the call that most people only dream about – he'd won $1.24 Million in the Thunder Bay 50/50!

We checked in on how his life has changed since that call: https://t.co/FKTJiclc54

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Your donations & #ThunderBay5050 support have funded a new ventilator for @TBRHSC_NWO!

Ventilators help patients breathe. This 2-in-1 machine works for different lung capacities, meaning it can be used on adults in the ICU and babies in the NICU!

Story: https://t.co/aQhNDr2tgD

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For patients with obesity who come to the Chronic Complex Diabetes Centre at @TBRHSC_NWO, patient safety includes ensuring they have a safe and comfortable place to sit.

Six specialty chairs funded by our donors will make that possible.

Full story: https://t.co/hzvOokBTAa

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Meet Shelley Graham, our Manager of Major Gifts & Campaigns!

"I love engaging with people, understanding their stories and learning more about their lives and connections to causes... or specific patient care units."

Full story: https://t.co/8i0lkgfu94

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Since 2012, the community of Sleeman, Ontario has come together to honour the memory of Ken Pentney through two annual events. To date, they've collectively raised an impressive $72,392.28 for the Northern Cancer Fund!

Full Story: https://t.co/OHUwy5DllY

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Everything was coming together for Eric Bridge. Then, he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

Now Eric shares his experience – including the struggles he faced after diagnosis, and how he's using his experience to help others: https://t.co/cWrUWwaaHE

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Two new rhinolaryngoscopes are making head & neck cancers easier to diagnose and treat at our Hospital thanks to generous donors, event participants, and 50/50 purchasers.

Thanks to you, we're Doing More for local cancer care.

Read more: https://t.co/2GWgjyNWGA

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In 2007, Mike Kopot had a personal reason to join his first Tbaytel Motorcycle Ride for Dad: Three of his uncles on his mother's side had prostate cancer, and one succumbed to it.

About a year ago, Mike had a scare himself.

Read more: https://t.co/hycwCLmdQN