Our mission is to raise funds to have an impact on the well-being of the Des Collines community in partnership with the Outaouais Integrated Health and Social Services Center.
Through various fundraising campaigns and events, the Foundation mobilizes resources to address healthcare needs of our community. Working closely with the CSSSO (Centre de santé et de services sociaux de l’Outaouais), we assess requests for specialized equipment and services aimed at improving patient care.
Requests are thoroughly evaluated by our Board of Directors for approval, ensuring that funds are allocated effectively and responsibly.
We prioritize funding for two key areas:
- Supporting equipment and projects directly enhancing patient care and well-being, with a focus on making a tangible impact on healthcare outcomes in our region.
- Enhancing working conditions for healthcare staff or optimizing operational efficiency within the healthcare facilities we support.
❤️ Play with heart. Support local healthcare!
We’re excited to announce that the Des Collines Health Foundation is now an official ambassador for the Queen of Hearts charity lottery in the des Collines region!
🎟️ When you purchase your ticket online, be sure to enter ambassador code 1011, and a portion of the proceeds will go directly to supporting healthcare initiatives right here in our community.
MARCH MADNESS : Three Ways to Get Involved !
Whether you’d like to participate, volunteer, or explore partnership opportunities, we’d love to have you involved:
🥌 Curling Funspiel – Saturday, March 7th – SOLD OUT
A fun, social day on the ice filled with friendly competition, great food, and community spirit.
🚴 Pedal with Purpose – Sunday March 15th
A high-energy spinning fundraiser that brings people together to sweat, connect, and give back.
🎭 Voulez-vous coucher avec la Fondation: Masquerade – Saturday March 27th
This year’s theme is Euphoriæ—and as usual, anything goes!
Each of these events plays an important role in helping us support local healthcare needs and improve quality of life in our community. Your involvement—whether as a participant, sponsor, or volunteer—helps turn these moments into meaningful impact.
We hope to see you at one (or more!) of these events.
Interested in learning more? ✉️ dg@fsdc-dchf.ca
A Year of Impact Begins With You!
When our community comes together, hope becomes real—and lives are changed. Your generosity has already helped bring care, comfort, and support to those who need it most. As we begin our Annual Appeal, we, along with our Volunteer Charity Ambassadors Glennis and Phil, invite you to carry that hope forward and Create a Legacy of Caring. Your gift, no matter the amount, helps make our vital projects possible and supports more individuals and families within our community.
Thank you for being the heart of our mission, we truly could not do this work without you.
Sincerely,
The Des Collines Health Foundation
Introducing Our New Executive Director – Morgan Meredith
A long-time resident of the region, Morgan brings over a decade of experience in healthcare administration and a deep commitment to collaborative community service. She also brings a strong personal connection to our community and a genuine enthusiasm for the Foundation’s mission.
We’re confident that her local knowledge, thoughtful approach, and fresh perspective will be great assets as she takes on this important role. Her leadership style is well aligned with our values, and we are excited to begin this new chapter with her at the helm.
Over the coming weeks, Morgan looks forward to connecting with many of you and learning more about the people and partnerships that make our Foundation strong. If you’d like to reach out directly, she can be contacted at dg@fsdc-dchf.ca.
We also want to extend our sincere thanks for your continued support throughout this transition. Please join us in giving Morgan a warm welcome!
Helen Mackinnon, President
THE DES COLLINES HEALTH FOUNDATION SUPPORTS:
WAKEFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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- Emergency Room
- Short term stay unit
- Long term stay unit
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- 32 beds at the CHSLD, Masham
- 10 beds at the long term care unit of the long term care wing at the Wakefield Hospital
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- Cantley
- Chelsea
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- La Peche
- Val des Monts
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The Cellavision DM1 is an automated laboratory instrument designed for blood cell analysis. It is mainly used to help diagnose and monitor blood diseases such as leukemia, anemia and coagulation disorders.
The Cellavision DM1 uses advanced technology to digitize and analyze images of blood samples. This enables fast, accurate analysis of blood cells. This has a direct impact on the speed with which decisions can be made about patients’ treatments and illnesses.
2024/ 2025 EQUIPMENT PURCHASES FUNDED BY YOU – OUR GENEROUS DONORS!
Wakefield Hospital
- Cellavision DMI
- Monnal Ventilator
- Verticalisateur pour l’unité court-durée
- Televisions pour l’unité courte-durée
- Chaise-escalier Ferno
CHSLD
- Self-locking rocking chairs x4
CLSCs : Cantley, Chelsea, Masham, Val des Monts
- Appareil echographie vésicale X2 (Bladder scan)
Following Nora’s fall from the monkey bars, our six-year-old daughter received prompt and attentive care at Wakefield Hospital’s Emergency Room.
The attending physician set her arm under conscious sedation after remote consultation with Paediatric Orthopedic Experts in the region. After the procedure, a new set of x-rays confirmed the setting, and the Orthopedic team provided us with a comprehensive plan for her recovery, including a scheduled follow-up at their clinic in just three days.
We are incredibly grateful for the exceptional care Nora received at the Wakefield Hospital – and are deeply appreciative for everyone’s kindness and efficiency.
Nora summed up her experience best: “The doctor is very kind, and he’s very good with body parts!
Our Valued Sponsors for 2025
We express our deepest gratitude to our valued partners for their generous support throughout our fundraising efforts this year. Thanks to their commitment to our events and initiatives in 2025, we can continue making a meaningful impact on healthcare in our community.
Thank you for being part of our mission and for helping create a healthier future for all!
Major Community Partners
Key Community Partners
Supporting Sponsors
