Walk for dialysis is Sept. 18th

News Release
Riverside Foundation

Riverside Foundation for Health Care with help from family and friends is organizing a Tom Bruyere Memorial “20-Mile Walk for Dialysis”. The walk will take place on Friday, September 18th at 8:00 a.m. The starting point is 20 miles west on the River Road.
Tom Bruyere, who spearheaded this annual event for eight years and raised over one hundred thousand dollars for Dialysis in the Rainy River district, died suddenly on July 30th.
“We are shocked and deeply saddened by Tom’s passing”, said Teresa Hazel, Foundation Director.
“Tom was a friend and supporter of the Foundation and he will be sadly missed”.
Anyone can participate in the walk by either making a pledge or collecting their own pledges and walking whatever distance they can along 20-mile route.
“We’re encouraging people to start at the 20-mile marker or join us anywhere along the route”, explained Hazel.
North Air Taxi is providing a complimentary limo service to bring the walkers to the starting point, which is 20 miles west of Fort Frances on the River Road. Pick-up will be at North American Lumber at 7:15 AM.
For those who drive to the starting point, a shuttle service will be available to bring vehicles back to Fort Frances. Snacks and refreshments will also be available along the way.
The walk will end at North American Lumber where hot dogs and refreshments will be served courtesy of The Place Fine Foods.
Richard Visser will walk this year in memory of his wife, Metta and now his friend Tom who were both strong advocates for Dialysis in the Rainy River district.
“I enjoyed walking with Tom. He helped bring a lot of awareness about the need for Dialysis in the Rainy River district,” Visser said.
All proceeds from the walk will be used locally and put toward the Renal Dialysis Program at La Verendrye Hospital. Riverside Foundation for Health Care will issue charitable receipts for all donations and pledges of $20 or more. All those who make pledges and/or participate in the walk will be eligible to win prizes.
Anyone wishing to participate in this year’s walk can pick-up a pledge form at La Verendrye Hospital, or contact Teresa Hazel at 274-4803 or Deb Westover-Morrisseau at 487-2275. Community members are invited to North American Lumber to greet the walkers between 1:30 and 2:00 PM.