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On Saturday, April 25, beginning at 8:30 a.m., join RVC's cardiac prevention and rehabilitation service on the 11th floor for their annual Walk with Heart Walkathon. This year's goal is to raise $60,000 for program improvements and additions to the current facility so that the program can expand. Draws for prizes, free t-shirts and healthy refreshments are just part of the fun, so bring your family and friends! To register, stop by the cardiac rehabilitation office on the 11th floor or call 416-281-7113 to schedule your walk time. Pledge forms are available through the cardiac rehabilitation office.
Speaking of great events, we have been incredibly fortunate to be partnering with wonderful corporate partners like McDonald's, RBC Royal Bank, and Leon's Furniture. These companies are going above and beyond to show their commitment to healthcare and community; we applaud them for their efforts and thank them profusely for their generosity.
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 RVHS Board chair announces search for new CEO
On Tuesday, Rouge Valley Health System (RVHS) President and Chief Executive Officer Rik Ganderton asked the hospital's board of directors to commence a search for his replacement. Ganderton will continue in his role during the next several months until his successor is in place.
"For the first time since amalgamation (1998) RVHS has balanced its books and achieved a small surplus, from which we can start planning for reinvestments in our facilities," said Janet Ecker, RVHS Board Chair. "Rik led a series of challenging and successful initiatives during the last two years."
"I have achieved the major changes that I wanted to start at Rouge Valley," said Ganderton. "Thanks to a terrific team of staff, physicians, management and our Board, we have been able to get traction on quality improvements, a balanced budget and a growing sense of teamwork across our two hospital campuses. The time has come for me to move on to new challenges."
Rik Ganderton and Janet Ecker at the Foundation's 2008 Mayors' Charity Golf Classic. Photo by Kerry McLeish |
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 RBC's "Give from the Heart to Save a Heart" Campaign launch
ECGs for Rouge Valley's Cardiac Care Program to boost cardiac screenings
From April 16 until June 14, 2009, 14 RBC Royal Bank branches across Scarborough, Ajax and Pickering will be fundraising for three Electrocardiogram (ECG) machines for Rouge Valley Health System's Cardiac Care Program. The "Give from the Heart to Save a Heart" campaign includes a raffle with numerous prizes, in-branch donations and a Commercial Financial Services banking appeal. The campaign will close with a celebration barbecue, including a fundraising Hula-Hoop-a-thon, on Sunday June 14, 2009. MORE
Photos from the campaign launch on April 16 can be viewed online on our Photo Gallery.
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Dr. Ricci demonstrates an ECG machine for the RBC Campaign Steering Committee, including Mike Dignam, Jennifer Tory, Lisa Gallacher, Lynda Bremner and Joylan Gonsalves. Photo by Kerry McLeish |
 It's a "No Money Miracle" for Rouge Valley
Leon's Furniture Ltd - the oldest Canadian-owned retail chain of home furnishings stores - donated furniture to 64 hospitals to commemorate its 100th anniversary in business. Rouge Valley Centenary (RVC) was able to create a Discharge Lounge with five reclining chairs, end tables, a small fridge, a flat screen TV and artwork, offering a little more comfort for patients and visitors alike.
"Leon's has been making life more comfortable for Canadian families for 100 years and we are thrilled to bring this tradition to another level by furnishing Leon's 'Family Rooms' within hospitals," says Terry Leon, President and CEO, Leon's Furniture Ltd, and grandson of Leon's founder, Ablan Leon. "Hospitals are literally the lifeblood of our communities and we look forward to adding a little comfort for patients and visitors alike."
Rouge Valley celebrated twice with Leon's on Wednesday: once at their McLevin store and again when Mr. Leon toured the new Discharge Lounge.
Photo by Jennifer Collins |
 Donation helps patients stay in touchCHIP Charitable Services recently formed a partnership with Rouge Valley Health System by donating $5,000 to help long-term patients stay in touch with loved ones while in the hospital. This donation will be used for Quick Change and Long Distance cards for Mental Health patients to communicate with their family and friends.
Registered in 2006, CHIP (Communities Helping Individual Patients) Charitable Services was formed to honour the legacy of James Joseph Dinneen, a father, son, brother, athlete and colleague whose time was cut short by cancer in 2003. During his 11 month stay in a hospital, Joseph, affectionately called Chip, began seeing the importance of outside communication for him and his fellow patients. He helped those in need receive these services.
Over the years, CHIP has provided services such as telephone, television, and Internet to hospitals in Ontario and continues its mission to provide communication services to those in need, those who are palliative or long-term patients who are unable to pay or whose funds have been depleted for these services.
Photos from the gift celebration can be viewed online on CHIP's website.
(L-R) Racquel Vivero-Chong, RVHS Mental Health; Irene Leung RVHS Mental Health; Theresa Eyman, RVHS Patient Relations; Tanya Walsh, RVHS Mental Health; Cheryl Williams, RVHS Mental Health; Jim Dinneen, CHIP Charity President; Adrian Dew, Member, CHIP Charity Advisory Board; Agnes Haak, Member, CHIP Charity Advisory Board; and Chad Hanna, RVHS Foundation President & CEO. Photo by Roselyn Sagar-Lal |
 Celebrating a local school's generositySheri Ferkl, Manager of the Rouge Valley Centenary Paediatrics department, personally thanked the administrators, parents, Wizkids and Afterhours Club at Cardinal Leger Child Care Centre for their generous donation of $500 to the Paediatrics department in December.
Sheri presented the students with a commemorative plaque, with thanks. "Your donation coming to us during the Christmas season meant more to our patients and families than you know," said Sheri. "Your generous gift has be used to purchase art and school supplies, books, DVDs and video games, aimed at making each child's stay with us in hospital as pleasant as it can be."
Photo by Roselyn Sagar-Lal |
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 Volunteer WeekNext week is National Volunteer Week, and the Foundation is celebrating a monumental milestone with Rouge Valley Centenary Volunteer Services on Wednesday, April 22 at noon. Stay tuned for photos and lots more details in our next issue of CommunityGiving.
For event information, please contact Jennifer Collins, Foundation Special Projects Officer. |
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Short stay, small note of thanks
Spent a week at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital in December 2008.
The staff and the service was excellent.
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 Cardiac Walkathon
Date: April 25, 2009 For: Cardiac Rehabilitation at Rouge Valley Centenary Location: 11th Floor, RVC Contact: 416-281-7113
 RBC's "Give from the Heart to Save a Heart" CampaignProceeds raised from in-branch donations and raffle will purchase three ECG machines.
Dates: April 16 - June 14, 2009
For: Rouge Valley Cardiac Care Program
Locations: RBC Royal Bank branches in Scarborough, Ajax and Pickering
 McDonald's "Save Time, Save Lives." Coin DrivePartial proceeds raised from counter coin boxes and bedpan coin drives (in addition to McHappy Day, below) will help purchase a portable ultrasound machine.
Dates: bedpan coin drive every weekend in April; coin boxes until May 6, 2009
For: RVC Emergency Department
Locations: participating Scarborough-area McDonald's restaurants
 McHappy Day
Partial proceeds from certain menu items will be allocated towards the purchase of a portable ultrasound machine. Date: May 6, 2009 For: RVC Emergency Department Locations: Participating Scarborough-area McDonald's restaurants Contact: Katherine Craine, 416-281-7119
 Sears Fundraising Barbecue
Proceeds to Rouge Valley Centenary. Volunteers needed! Date: May 30, 2009 Time: 12 - 5 pm Location: South entrance to the Sears store at Scarborough Town Centre Contact: Maureen Dowhaniuk, 905-683-2320 x1212
 24th Annual Highland Creek Heritage FestivalDate: June 20, 2009 For: RVC Location: Old Kingston Road and Morrish Road Contact: Roselyn Sagar-Lal, 416-281-7463
 Run the Lake
Date: June 20, 2009 For: Equipment for RVAP Host: Ajax and Pickering Rotary Clubs Location: Rotary Park, Ajax Contact: Maureen Dowhaniuk, 905-683-2320 x1212
 Dr. Craig Jones Memorial Golf Tournament
Date: June 29, 2009 For: Orthopaedic and surgical equipment at RVC Location: Scarboro Golf and Country Club Register Now: Maureen Dowhaniuk, 905-683-2320 x1212
JD Invitational
Proceeds from this event will support Rouge Valley Health System
Dates: July 27 and 28, 2009
Location: Cherry Downs / Wyndance Golf & Country Club Cost: $320, includes 2 rounds and dinner Contact: Heather Montague, 905-683-2320 x1501  19th Annual Golf ClassicDate: August 6, 2009 For: Vital Signs Monitors at RVC Location: Sleepy Hollow Golf Club Contact: Heather Montague, 905-683-2320 x1501 | |
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