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Greetings!
We're as busy as ever, and it's all good news for Rouge!
Next month, we have several community barbecues, a new golf tournament and our AGM. (Invitations to the AGM will be emailed to you next week.)
If you're at the Scarborough Town Centre tomorrow, be sure to stop by the fundraiser barbecue being hosted by Sears at their north entrance.
The Foundation would also like to say congratulations to the Ajax Lions Club for celebrating 55 years of Community Service to the Town of Ajax. Kerry McLeish,
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H1N1 Update
Visiting at RVHS will revert to pre-H1N1 protocols: one visitor in the emergency department; two visitors elsewhere in the hospital - unless different arrangements have been made with the manager and/or nursing staff.
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 Mother Goose delivers at Rouge Valley
The week before Mother's Day, a Canada goose chose to lay eggs just outside Rouge Valley's newly-opened, state-of-the-art Birthing and Newborn Centre. The goslings hatched under the watchful eye of staff, patients and visitors alike. "This goose family has been putting a smile on everyone's face," says mom and RVHS VP, Programs, Natalie Bubela. "Spring is finally here, and Mother Goose has chosen Rouge Valley just like other new moms, who are now delivering their babies in a home-like environment in the facility right next to her!"
More photos of the mother and babies can be viewed online on RVHS' photo gallery.
Photo by Akilah Dressekie |
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 Celebrating 20 years of partnership
"The generosity of Tribute Communities and Runnymede Developments over the last 20 years has translated into a new era in patient care for the families of our region," says Jim Ward, Vice Chair of the Foundation. "They have continuously supported the expansion of Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital to keep pace with our growing communities." MORE
Photos from the celebration can be viewed online on our Photo Gallery.
(L-R) Runnymede Development Corporation Vice President Land Development and Planning Glen Murphy; Foundation Vice Chair Jim Ward; Tribute Communities President Al Libfeld; Runnymede Development Corporation Executive Vice President Jack Feintuch; Tribute Communities Co-Founder Howard Sokolowski; Runnymede Development Corporation President John Kaplan; Rouge Valley Health System CEO Rik Ganderton; and Tribute Communities Executive Vice President Lucy Stocco. Photo by Kerry McLeish |
 Walking with HeartThe 12th Annual Walk with Heart for cardiac rehab was held on April 25. Thanks to the highest participation rate to date -- with 511 walkers -- the walk-a-thon was a great success. Over $51,000 was raised, which will be directed towards additions and improvements for cardiac prevention and rehabilitation service. Community support directly affects the quality of the service that Rouge Valley provides to our cardiac patients. Thank you to all the staff, volunteers, donors, patients and families who participated in so many ways to make this event a success.
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 Every penny counts at St. Brendan'sIn March, the "Save Time, Save Lives" Campaign launched by 23 Scarborough-area McDonald's restaurants was adopted by students at St. Brendan Catholic School. McDonald's fundraised for a portable ultrasound machine for Rouge Valley Centenary's (RVC) Emergency Department. St. Brendan, a local elementary school in the Rouge Valley area, filled paint cans with pennies, and raised $4,350. The winning class was Miss MacLean's Grade 1 class, with the students collecting over 80,000 pennies! MORE
Photos from the Thank You Lunch can be viewed online on our Photo Gallery.
Photo by Roselyn Sagar-Lal |
 A&W FundraiserA&W's Bayly/Harwood and Pickering Town Centre locations held a fundraiser in support of Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital from February 23 to March 22. Proceeds from the sale of Root beer and Onion Rings have been donated, totaling $525. Thanks to A&W for choosing Rouge Valley as their charity of choice!
Photo by Maureen Dowhaniuk |
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 Patrons' Council AwardThe Patrons' Council Award was created to recognize an individual who has devoted their time and talents, shared their network of contacts and committed their skills to benefit the Rouge Valley Health System. Awards are made periodically, and only to recognize the most exceptional individual volunteer. The Foundation will be announcing the latest winners at the AGM on June 23, 2009. We will publish biographies of each of the winners in subsequent issues of this newsletter. |
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Treatment included wonderful care and kindness
Dear Rouge Valley Centenary hospital,
I would like to thank the staff of Rouge Valley Centenary for the wonderful care and kindness they have given me during my short stay at the hospital.
I would especially like to extend my gratitude to the doctors and nurses for treating me with such consideration. A special thanks, too, to the physio-therapists in the rehab centre.
Thank you,
Richard A. |
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 Sears Fundraising BBQ - TOMORROW!
Date: May 30, 2009 Time: 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. For: Rouge Valley Centenary Location: South entrance to the Sears store at Scarborough Town Centre Contact: Maureen Dowhaniuk, 416-281-7342
 13th Annual Beautification DayDate: Sunday, June 7, 2009
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
For: Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering
Location: Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens Cemetery
 RBC's "Give from the Heart to Save a Heart" Lottery
Proceeds raised from in-branch donations and this lottery will purchase three ECG machines.
Dates: until June 14, 2009
For: Rouge Valley Cardiac Care Program
Locations: RBC Royal Bank branches in Scarborough, Ajax and Pickering
Cost: $5/ticket
 2nd Annual Port Union Waterfront FestivalActivities include entertainment, music and children's events and activities, as well as a community barbecue. Date: June 13, 2009
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM For: RVC Location: Port Union Village Common Contact: Roselyn Sagar-Lal, 416-281-7463
 24th Annual Highland Creek Heritage FestivalDate: June 20, 2009Come by our booth for information and give-aways. 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, 416-281-7342
 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, 416-281-7342
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, 416-281-7342  19th Annual Golf ClassicDate: August 6, 2009
For: Vital Signs Monitors at RVC Location: Sleepy Hollow Golf Club Contact: Heather Montague, 416-281-7342
Scarborough Fair Condominiums BBQ
Date: August 15, 2009Time: 9:30 am to 1:00 pm For: Proceeds from this event will support Rouge Valley Centenary Contact: Heather Montague, 905-683-2320 x1501
 Pickering Professional Firefighters Association Boot DriveDate: October 17, 2009Proceeds from this event will be allocated towards the purchase of equipment for Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering. Volunteers needed. Location: various locations around Pickering Contact: Maureen Dowhaniuk, 905-683-2320 x1212 | |
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