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TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE:
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Bloorview's low-cost knee tested in San Salvador
A prosthetics clinic in San Salvador, El Salvador is participating in clinical testing of a low-cost, highly functional prosthetic knee developed at the Bloorview Research Institute. The knee was developed to meet the needs of about a million people who have suffered war-related, above-knee amputations in the developing world and can't afford traditional devices.
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EXPERTISE SHOWCASE:
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Ontario's Early Researcher Awards announced at Bloorview
Bloorview biomedical engineer Tom Chau received an Ontario Early Researcher Award this fall for his body-talk research, which aims to give children who are unable to speak or move a way to express themselves through subtle body processes like breathing pattern and heart rate.
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BLOORVIEW PROUDLY LAUNCHES
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 The Holland Family Matching Fund Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of the Holland Family, new funds raised for Bloorview Kids Foundation during 2009 will be matched. You are invited to take the Holland Family Matching Fund Challenge, and double the impact of your gift or fundraiser in support of children with disabilities.
For more information, please contact 416-424-3809 or visit: www.bloorviewkidsfoundation.ca
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EVENTS
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 An Evening of Possibility
On Monday, November 17th, 2008 Bloorview Kids Foundation hosted its annual gala, An Evening of Possibility. The intimate and unique culinary experience raised more than $425,000 for Bloorview Kids Rehab.
Bloorview would like to extend a sincere thank you to the 2008 dinner co-chairs Gilles Ouellette and Tom Flynn. Also a special thanks to our generous donors who supported the 2009 Recipes for Possibility calendar and An Evening of Possibility gala.
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FUNDRAISING
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The Bigioni Fundraiser
On November 13th, Sandra and Vito Bigioni hosted a reception at Bloorview Kids Rehab. Their daughter, Emily, born with pachygria a congenital brain condition, participates in many of the programs at Bloorview.
Vito's efforts and this event have generated over $750,000 for The Emily Bigioni Respite Endowment Fund. Vito and Bloorview are grateful for the evening guests who donated, especially SmartCentres and Bill Holland who each contributed $100,000.
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FUNDRAISING
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Climbing Mountains For Kids With Disabilities
In September, Sam Sivarajan fulfilled a dream of a lifetime, while raising funds for Bloorview. Sam climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. It took him four days to climb to the summit, Gilman's point, but the breathtaking view at 5,681 meters above sea level was worth every step.
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FUNDRAISING
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Jillian's Inspiration
Ryan's favourite sport is hockey. He can't get enough of it. Almost, every night, his mom had to drag him in from playing hockey with the older kids on the street. When Ryan grows up, he definitely wants to be a hockey player. About a year ago, Ryan's NHL dreams had a setback.
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VOLUNTEER SHOWCASE:
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A Volunteer's Ongoing Impact
For over 30 years, Margie Thomson volunteered at Bloorview. She was dedicated and committed to helping children with disabilities live life to the fullest.
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