Janis Tompkins Fund

Janis Tompkins was a vibrant and integral part of Rogers Radio in Ottawa for almost 2 decades before her sudden passing in Spring 2021. She was a fierce member and champion for CKBY & the Ottawa Valley community, especially in the town of Carleton Place where she and her sons lived. Janis was a passionate supporter of the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation and was working with them on fundraising for the hospital’s new Emergency Room before she passed. One of her goals was to work with our Rogers stations to amplify the hospital’s message and help meet their goals.

2022 marks CKBY’s 50th Anniversary, 50 years of playing Country Music in Ottawa & the Valley. Janis would have been a HUGE part of celebrating, so we’ve decided to carry on her mission and make the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation the recipient of our fundraising efforts for our 50th year in Janis’ name. Our goal is to raise funds and make an impact in her honour, the way she did on so many of us at CKBY and in the Ottawa Valley.

We will be looking to raise $100,000 in Janis’ name over the next year. Please join us in kicking off this campaign in a big way and helping us see through a dream of our good friend and colleague.