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Greetings!
September is here already. Kids are heading back to school, and the nights are getting cooler. But at the Foundation, we love the fall because it's the beginning of great events for us to help with and benefit from!
Next Thursday, we'll be hosting our Mayors' Charity Golf Classic, and our fingers are crossed for continued summer-like weather. Also this month, we'll help Shoppers Drug Mart kick off their Tree of Life campaign, and next month we'll help the firefighters of Pickering with their annual Boot Drive. November will be very busy with two Santa Claus parades and the City of Pickering Mayor's Gala.
Happy long weekend!
Kerry McLeish,
RVHSF Communications Officer |
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Protect yourself this flu season
Autumn not only signals the end of summer; it's also the beginning of influenza (flu) season. Because the flu virus tends to flourish in cooler, damp conditions, and with the cooler temperatures forcing people indoors, it makes the virus easier to spread. And while cases of the flu during this time of year is quite common, there could be another health alert on H1N1 (swine) flu cases similar to what was experienced in April and May. There are many things that you can do to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. MORE
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Biker bash backs RVAP
"We are committed to donating our time and a portion of sales of our products from any of the events we host or participate in, and we're always proud to support our local community hospital," said organizer Lesley Douglas.
Tyffanie Thorndyke was crowned 2009 Miss Asphalt Junkies. Photo by Heather Montague |
Banking on a great barbecue
The Foundation was invited to participate in BMO Scarborough South's first community barbecue on sunny August 22. Held outside their Kingston Road and Lawrence Avenue location, the community event was visited by both City Councillor Paul Ainslie and MP John McKay. The Foundation staff was appreciative for the opportunity to meet so many local residents. Congratulations to all the raffle prize winners!
Photos from the barbecue can be viewed online on our Photo Gallery.
Bill Crook (right), BMO Area Manager, helps with the barbecuing. Photo by Jennifer Collins |
Ronald McDonald visits RVC
Laughter is the best medicine and, on September 2, Ronald McDonald was on call at Rouge Valley Centenary (RVC) hospital campus. He spread cheer to the young patients in the Paediatrics Department and showcased McDonald's recent donation to the Emergency Department.
Ammara gets her brand new cast signed by Ronald. Photo by Kerry McLeish |
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RVAP Auxiliary loses one of its own
RVAP volunteer Margaret Montgomery passed away on August 18 at the age of 94. A fixture among the Auxiliary, she is sadly missed. She called Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital her second home, and one of her greatest joys was socializing with patients and other Auxiliary members.
"This hospital is my life," she said when she turned 90. "I lost my husband 36 years ago on September 26. I thought 'I have to do something or I'll go crazy.' I'm here because of the care of doctors and nurses at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering. So I'm happy to give back to the hospital."
Margaret was a decades-long volunteer in charge of groups of Auxiliary members at RVAP, and remained active until this summer. |
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Rouge Valley has the best caring nurses for dying father
I have enclosed a cheque for $100 on behalf of my father who spent six weeks at Rouge Valley Health System before he died of bone cancer. We visited him every day, and we truly appreciated all the nurses who looked after him. My father tried to be a good patient but, in the end, he became angry and agitated, so he wasn't always pleasant. But Rouge Valley has the best caring nurses, especially on the 9th floor, 9 East, and we can't thank them enough or express enough how much we appreciate all their hard work.
Sincerely, Evangeline and family |
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Ajax Fall Blast Fundraiser
Date: September 9, 2009
Presented by Rob Vivian Coaching
Topic: The five mistakes realtors make and how to fix them
Location: Ajax Convention Centre, 550 Beck Crescent, Ajax
Time: 8:00am - 3:00pm Cost: $10 donation to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering
Mayors' Charity Golf Classic
Date: September 10, 2009
For: Proceeds from this event will be directed to the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital redevelopment project
Toronto Fall Blast Fundraiser
Date: September 23, 2009
Presented by Rob Vivian Coaching
Topic: The five mistakes realtors make and how to fix them
Location: Double Tree Hilton, 655 Dixon Road, Toronto
Time: 8:00am - 3:00pm Cost: $10 donation to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering
Shoppers Drug Mart Tree of Life Campaign
Dates: September 26-October 16, 2009
23 Shoppers Drug Marts are supporting the good work of the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation, which has been selected the designated charity of this year's Tree of Life campaign. Purchase a leaf for $1, a maple leaf for $5 or an apple for $50. Charitable receipts available for donations over $20.
Pickering Professional Firefighters Association Boot Drive
Date: October 17, 2009 Proceeds 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
City of Pickering Santa Claus Parade
Date: November 14, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. Contact: Heather Montague, 905-683-2320 x1501
Town of Ajax Santa Claus Parade
Date: November 14, 2009
Time: 5:30 p.m. Contact: Heather Montague, 905-683-2320 x1501
RVHSF Fashion Show
Date: November 15, 2009
Includes complimentary wine & cheese.
Location: Scarboro Golf & Country Club
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $40 RVHS staff / $50 general public
5th Annual City of Pickering Mayor's Gala
Date: November 21, 2009 Partial proceeds from this event will be allocated towards the purchase of equipment for Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering. Location: Pickering Recreation Complex Cost: $300
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