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We've had a beautiful spring (this week aside), and it has been a great inspiration to us at the Foundation as we prepare for a multitude of upcoming events. Many of the events listed below are actually held by community associations, and we are lucky enough to get to host our own information booth. If you're looking for fun, free, family-friendly weekend outings, please mark your calendar. Then stop by and say hello; we love to meet our neighbours!
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H O S P I T A L S T O R I E S |  Hospital Board member wins outstanding volunteerism award
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce's Richard Dolphin Community Service Award has been presented to Rouge Valley Health System Board member Joan Wideman for her long term volunteer commitment in the Ajax-Pickering community.
"Communities could not function without volunteers, and in Ajax-Pickering Joan Wideman is more than a volunteer, she is a community mentor, role model and cheerleader," says Len Crispino, President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. MORE
Joan Wideman, second from left, with APBOT Executive Director Kathy McKay, right, APBOT 1st Vice-President Donna McFarlane, left, and OCC Chair Pradeep Sood. Submitted photo |
 Stop! Clean Your Hands Day at RVHS
Last Wednesday was Canada's first-ever Stop! Clean Your Hands Day. To celebrate and create more awareness around the importance of handwashing, and how it helps to prevent the spread of germs and diseases, Rouge Valley's infection control team and other staff helped to provide demonstrations and information about the importance of good handwashing to our staff, physicians, volunteers, and patients. Posters, pamphlets and giveaways were also available. Glo Germ demonstrations also helped to drive home the message of the importance of good handwashing.
Photos from the event can be viewed online on the hospital's Photo Gallery. |
| D O N O R S T O R I E S |  Buy a Bed campaign launch for RVC
Our special celebratory Rouge Valley Centenary Buy a Bed campaign launch was held on Friday, April 30, 2010, and was attended by members of the campaign committee, engaged politicians, frontline hospital staff, and the media. With the generous support of the community, our goal is to purchase 100 new hospital beds for RVC over the next two years. The celebration included a donor procession, plaque bed unveiling, cake cutting and a very competitive contest called So You Think You Can Make a Bed: Suits vs. Scrubs. Want to know who won? MORE
You can view the photos from the launch and contest online on our Photo Gallery.
(L-R) Rik Ganderton, President & CEO, Rouge Valley Health System; Councillor Paul Ainslie, City Councillor Ward 43 and campaign Co-Chair; Janet Ainslie, CFO, The Bishop Strachan School and campaign Co-Chair; The honorable Margarett Best, Minister of Health Promotion and MPP for Scarborough Guildwood; Bas Balkissoon, MPP Scarborough - Rouge River and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health and Long Term Care; Lorraine Walker, Buy a Bed campaign committee member; Linda Davis; and Chad Hanna, President & CEO, Rouge Valley Health System Foundation. Photo by Kerry McLeish |
 A very McHappy Day
Six Scarborough-area McDonald's have been busy fundraising to support their local community hospital. In combination with coin drives and car washes, partial proceeds from last Wednesday's McHappy Day will go towards purchasing new hospital beds for Rouge Valley Centenary via our newly-launched Buy a Bed campaign.
"As a local business owner, it is important to me to support our local community hospital," says Dale Bartlett, McDonald's Owner/Operator. "I am a proud supporter of Rouge Valley Centenary, and this campaign will benefit our customers and our staff because beds are being purchased for almost every department on every floor."
Photos from McHappy Day can be viewed online on our Photo Gallery.
(L-R) Would you like fries with that? Katherine Craine, Development Officer, RVHS Foundation; Jim Ward, Chair, RVHS Foundation; and Setma from the Markham/Progress McDonald's. Photo by Kerry McLeish |
 Tamil Gala supports RVAP
The Tamil Cultural and Academic Society held their first charity gala on April 10th. Lights of Hope is a fundraising event spearheaded by Raveena Rajasingham, raising $5,000 for equipment purchases at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital campus.
Photos from the gala can be viewed online at SNAP Ajax.
Chad Hanna, RVHS Foundation President, accepts the big cheque. Photo by SNAP Ajax |
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 Auxiliary hosts Region 7 conference
The Auxiliary to the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre is a member of the Hospital Auxiliaries Association of Ontario (HAAO), a provincial association advocating community partnerships in the support of health care in Ontario through education, fundraising opportunities and the promotion of volunteer services to people. In 2010, HAAO is celebrating its 100th Anniversary of supporting health care volunteers. One hundred years is a long time in the life of any organization, and HAAO is no exception. It represents decades of change and adaptation to the requirements of its members.
To mark this momentous occasion, the Auxiliary hosted Region 7's celebratory conference, A Century of Care and Counting, on April 27, 2010.
Photos from the conference can be viewed online on our Photo Gallery.
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Bev Carmichael, Auxiliary President , with Anita Neeson, Auxiliary Director of Volunteers. Photo by Tracy Paterson |
 Auxiliary donates over $68,000
The Auxiliary to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering Health Centre held a celebratory tea on Sunday, May 2nd where they presented the Foundation with a cheque in the amount of $68,671.95 towards their Women's Imaging pledge. Last year, the Auxiliary's 200 volunteers and 35 students donated just over 44,000 hours in time at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital campus. Proceeds of $8,000 from their 4470 store went towards student bursaries, and the gift shop in the hospital raised over $24,000.
The tea was also a great venue for recognizing five founding members.
(L-R) Natalie Bubela, RVHS VP, Regional Programs, Program Integration and CNE; Bev Carmichael, Auxiliary President; and Tracy Paterson, RVHS Foundation VP Development |
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An early Mother's Day gift
Just a friendly thank you to all the hospital staff at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering for the safe and happy delivery of my second daughter, Abigail Beth, who was born on May 3rd at 2:50 in the morning with no complications. She was induced due to the temporary gestational diabetes that I had had with my pregnancy. My first daughter, Racheal Mckenzie, was also born at RVAP two years ago. I could not have done either delivery if it was not for your very helpful staff.
Sincerely,
proud parents Debbie Zuber and Colin Boucher |
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Cardiac Rehabilitation Walkathon
Date: May 15, 2010
For: This year's goal is to raise funds for a patient monitoring system, a projector and screen for the track, a pulse oximeter, and upgrades to patient education equipment and facilities, including a new laptop.
Location: 11th Floor, RVC
Contact: 416-281-7400 (and select option #4)
 4th Annual Fr. Diego Ferro Memorial Charity Golf TournamentDate: May 29, 2010
Host: Knights of Columbus Council 11098
Location: Mill Run Golf Club, Uxbridge
 Pickering RibfestDates: June 4-6, 2010
Celebrity Bartender Cocktail Hour
Date: June 9, 2010
Ian McCutcheon will be donating all his tips from the evening to support his local community hospital. Time: 5-7 PM For: RVAP MRI Image is Everything campaign Location: On the Rocks, 227 Brock St. S, Whitby Contact: Jennifer Collins, 416-281-7342
 Run the Lake
 3rd Annual Port Union Waterfront Festival
Date: June 12, 2010
Activities include entertainment, music and children's events and activities, as well as a community barbecue. Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM For: RVC Buy a Bed campaign Location: Port Union Village Common Contact: Roselyn Sagar-Lal, 416-281-7463 Website: www.waterfrontpark.ca
 25th Annual Highland Creek Heritage Festival: Featuring the Foundation Bed Race
Date: June 19, 2010
Come by our booth for information and give-aways. Join our parade on a hospital bed float, then cheer on our amazing Bed Race. For: RVC Buy a Bed campaign Location: Old Kingston Road and Morrish Road Contact: Roselyn Sagar-Lal, 416-281-7463
West Rouge Community Day
Date: September 11, 2010
Come by our booth for information and give-aways. Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM For: RVC Buy a Bed campaign Location: West Rouge Community Centre, 270 Rouge Hills Drive Contact: Roselyn Sagar-Lal, 416-281-7463
 15th Annual Mayors' Charity Golf Classic
Date: September 14, 2010
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
 2nd Annual FASHIONShow
Date: November 7, 2010
For: RVC. Details to come!
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