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Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre Foundation

Thank you, Sioux Lookout and region, your generosity is helping SLMHC to continue to be The Hub of Medical Excellence for the North!
If you are following other hospital fundraising campaigns in the region, the fundraising is ongoing so as not to be reactionary and ensuring there is funding to keep our hospitals up to date.  Every community wants the best access to top of the line equipment, to be able to offer our medical professionals state of the art technology in which to provide us with quick, efficient testing and results.   What does it mean when we say … keeping quality healthcare close to home?  It means that when you choose to donate to a fundraising cause for the hospital here in Sioux Lookout, your donation will help fund specialized equipment purchases in one of the many departments looking to upgrade to state of the art technology.  This means that our loved ones – family, friends, neighbours, co-workers are taken care of in the sincerest way.  Our goal at the Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre Foundation is to be able to provide relief, less stress and increased comfort for those in need of testing, surgery and aftercare – not having to take time off work and the added stress of travel out of the community for testing, surgeries and treatments.  To be able to have your family by your side during your healthcare journey.

Update on MRI Campaign – Transforming Our Regional Healthcare, One Image at a Time
In 2023 the Provincial Government announced they would give the SLMHC operational funds to house an MRI.  At that time, it was expected that our community would have to raise $ 7 million.
Sioux Lookout moved forward with this challenge and with your overwhelming response and generosity we have raised $2.7 million to date.
In January 2025 we received a very exciting announcement that the provincial government has awarded us with up to $8.1 million to fund a brand-new suite to house the first every MRI in Sioux Lookout.  This funding for the capital build does not include the MRI machine.  While we are hoping for other government funding, the remaining balance will be covered by the foundation.
The MRI building details and timelines will be featured in an article in The Sioux Lookout Bulletin in the coming weeks. 

UPCOMING CAMPAIGNS AND EVENTS
Launching soon is the $5000 Challenge, help us make a difference today and into the future,
Fundraising is ongoing and moving forward in addition to funds required for the MRI, our next goal is to raise $750,000.00 that will allow us to replace the CT Scan and our Mammography Unit as both are at end of life.
This is your opportunity to rise to the challenge (tax receipts issued) and donate today.  Please consider this challenge as an opportunity to be part of the history of giving to your community, making it a better place for all.
Challenge your family, neighbour and vendors.  Do your part by helping SLMHC to continue to be the Hub of Medical Excellence for the North!
Watch your emails and mailboxes for a pledge form and where to make your donation or contact Melissa at the Foundation Office at 807-737-7997. 
Join the $5000.00 Challenge – DONATE TODAY!!

Sioux Lookout Home Hardware Skip to Equip Ladies Curling Classic – November 7th, 8th & 9th, 2025
Entering its 14th year, this annual event is the largest third-party fundraiser for the SLMHC Foundation and as of 2024, this hardworking group of volunteers have raised over $1 million with your generous donations and pledges, keeping quality health care close to home.  This year’s theme is “Hats Off to Giving” in celebration of the kindness and generosity of our community.  The first 20 teams will be accepted.  More information to follow. 

Split the Pot Lottery – Now Monthly Draws and we have a local Winner!
The Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre Foundation is one of the 73 Ontario Hospital partners of Split the Pot Lottery for 2025!!  This lottery brings BIG win opportunities for our lucky supporters including multiple early bird draws and a monthly jackpot which is split between 13 Grand prize winners who will take home a “split of the pot” on April 30, 2025.  Currently, this pot is over $550,000! This is different from a traditional 50/50 draw as the 13 Grand Prize winners “split the pot” as follows:
•    1 winner will take home 60% of the monthly jackpot
•    2 winners will split 20% of that monthly jackpot and
•    10 winners will split 20% of the monthly jackpot!
 Head over to splitthepot.ca to get our monthly tickets.
•    Select your desired number of tickets and proceed to the cash out screen to fill out your information.
•    Be sure to select Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre Foundation from the drop-down list of hospital partners!  This is important.
•    Fill out your information, make your payment and r3eceive confirmation and ticket numbers via email.

Thank you for your Support and Making a Difference!
With this community’s insight and hard work, you are making a difference now and for the future!  The Foundation is so appreciative of the growing support and the understanding of Sioux Lookout having such significant lifesaving equipment.  Diagnostic Imaging services are a core health care asset and improves patient outcomes because of more accurate and timelier diagnosis and treatment.  With the MRI build, this will complement Meno Ya Wins other diagnostic services.
Investing in your Meno Ya Win’s Health Centre will make a tremendous difference in the lives of residents here in Sioux Lookout and across Northwestern Ontario.  Family and community is healing, and your monetary gift is an act of care and compassion to ensure quality health care is accessible here at home in the community with our families.
How can you help?  If your group, workplace or organization has an idea to fundraise, please reach out to Melissa at the Foundation office at 807-737-7997.  No idea is too large or small and the Foundation can help make it happen. 
Please consider our $5000.00 Challenge, a general or monthly gift, or a commitment for a said amount over 5 years.   Do it in honour of or in memory of a loved one, planned gifts with the Foundation as the beneficiary of stocks, estate or life insurance. It’s about doing what is possible for you.  Leave a legacy by supporting our community and making a difference.