Douglas A. Smith Family Foundation launches challenge in support of Vital Visions Campaign

Manitoulin Health Centre is launching the Douglas A. Smith Family Foundation Community & Business Challenge, a fundraising initiative in support of Vital Visions to invest in critical medical equipment.
Health Centre CEO and President Paula Fields says the foundation has pledged to match community and business donations dollar-for-dollar up to $200,000.
She says funds raised through the challenge will support priority medical equipment needs at Manitoulin Health Centre’s Little Current and Mindemoya hospital sites, adding the specific equipment supported will be identified based on clinical priorities, patient needs and the organization’s equipment replacement plan.
The links to donate are on our website.
WEB: Fields says the Manitoulin Health Centre extends its sincere condolences to the Smith family following the recent passing of Douglas A. Smith, the founder of Manitoulin Transport and a respected community leader whose legacy will strengthen healthcare services for years to come.
Donations can be made:
• Online
• By phone at 705-368-2300
• In person at either Manitoulin Health Centre site
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Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: rrussell@moosefm.com or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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