Salmon, Idaho--The William H. Donner Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to River Discovery. The funds will be used for all aspects of operations.

Born in 1864, William Donner was successful in milling, real estate and manufacturing. He established the International Cancer Research Foundation in 1932 after the death of his son, Joseph to lung cancer. In 1961, the original endowment was used to create the William H. Donner Foundation.

The Foundation’s trustees and officers award grants to advance thoughtful, creative projects – one of the key philanthropic principles of its founder.

“We were so excited when a Foundation representative contacted us and requested a meeting. They travelled to Salmon and spent a day on the river learning more about our organization,” said Mary Wright, Executive Director.

River Discovery is a non-profit organization based in Salmon and dedicated to strengthening cancer survivors through Salmon River adventures. Two programs are planned for this year, one for teenagers July 7-13 and the second for adults September 1-3.