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Greetings!
I know most would shudder to think it, let alone speak it aloud, but Fall is upon us. We are officially in turkey territory. Gastronomical benefits aside, this month is really about sharing and coming together as a community. Whichever story of origin you believe, today we celebrate Fall by sharing in the harvest and wealth of our community. We have been blessed with so many opportunities and people who demonstrate daily, the meaning of giving selflessly. In this issue we give thanks to our friends and community.
Jessica Vreugdenhil,
RVHSF Communications |
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H O S P I T A L S T O R I E S |  Walk This Way with heart
Business suits and running shoes were the track uniforms on Friday, September 17, when Rouge Valley Centenary hosted Walk this Way, an event to officially launch the newly-rubberized cardiac rehabilitation track. The track's new coating was one of many enhancements made possible thanks to contributions from the annual Walk with Heart walkathon.
Walk this Way opened with speeches from those who were both on the track and behind it, sharing their stories of how they became involved and why they remain committed to its services. Speaking on behalf of RVHS and the cardiac care program were Jay Kaufman, board chair; Bernard Johnson, manager of cardiac diagnostics and cardiac rehabilitation; Dr. Joseph Ricci, medical director of cardiac services; and Bryna Rabishaw, program director of cardiac and critical care programs. Community leaders voiced their encouragement. John McKay, MP, Scarborough-Guildwood; Margarett Best, MPP, Scarborough-Guildwood and Minister of Health Promotion and Sports, and Toronto city councillors Paul Ainslie and Ron Moeser congratulated the hospital and the program on this investment for a healthy community.
Thanks to everyone who came to the event, supported the program, volunteered or directed its enhancements over the years. Knowing they have your support makes each step easier for our patients.
To see more photos from this event, click here. |
| D O N O R S T O R I E S |  Do you know Who's Your Caddy?
Traditional golf etiquette was cast aside on Thursday, September 23, as a mass of pink boas, tuxedos and masked cowboys descended upon Whitevale Golf Club.
Who's Your Caddy, a ladies-only golf tournament welcomed some incredible women who manage business, volunteering and home. Presented by Veridian Corporation, all proceeds from the tournament were given to support the Image is Everything Campaign to bring the first MRI to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital.
The tournament was an irreverent spectacle of laughter and fun as each ladies' foursome was paired with a male caddy for advice and assistance. The caddies were gentlemen and while the ladies may not have been so well-behaved, the tournament was a resounding success!
Click here to see some of the ladies in action. |
 Legacy of Care Society Launch honours donors
The Foundation's Legacy of Care Society was officially launched on Wednesday, September 22nd with a cocktail reception at Cedar Ridge Creative Centre.
The Legacy of Care Society was created to honour donors of deferred gifts - bequests, gifts of life insurance and charitable gift annuities - during their lifetimes. Nine of the Society's 31 inaugural members were in attendance and received exclusive membership pins and specially designed stationery from Foundation Chair Jim Ward and Planned Giving committee chair Frank Ortencio. Seven estates were also recognized as inaugural members at the event where past RVHS Chair Janet Ecker gave the keynote address.
To see more photos from the launch, click here.
(L-R) Jim Ward RVHSF board chair, Eric Tipping, Legacy of Care Society member, Frank Ortencio, planned giving committee chair.
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 West Rouge Community Day Festival
West Rouge knows how to throw a party. This year the 17th annual West Rouge Family Day coincided with the 50th anniversary of the West Rouge Sports and Recreation Association.
To celebrate, they invited the community to come out on Saturday September 18 to the West Rouge Community Centre for a day of live music, dance performances, a reptile show and games and activities for children. After all that excitement, big appetites gave way to an even bigger feast with snacks and a BBQ.
Taking the opportunity to promote Rouge Valley Centenary, the Foundation, and Buy a Bed Campaign were Buy a Bed Committee members Bonnie Hughson and Millie Tavener, Foundation Board members Gord and Ann Moore, Community Fundraising Committee member Shiv Bansal and volunteers Derek Dodd, Susan Hanna and Nitesh Lal.
We were excited to share this milestone with our local community.
(L-R) Ros Sagar-Lal, RVHSF Major Gifts and Planned Giving Officer, Bonnie Hughson, RVC Volunteer Services Coordinator, Carole Chabot, RVHSF Vice President, Development |
 Retiring board member honoured
The Foundation Board of Directors gathered together on September 21 for a tribute tea to retiring member Shirley Rowland.
Shirley joined the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation board in 2005. She has been an active member of the Auxiliary to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering for an amazing 60 years, during which time she served as president, treasurer, secretary and historian, a position she still holds.
Shirley has volunteered with other community organizations as well, often serving on their executive board. All her tireless work earned her an Ajax Civic Award in 2002, presented by the Ajax Optimist Club.
Thank you Shirley, for your example of volunteer leadership and your dedicated service to the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering community.
(L-R) Bill Rowland, Shirley Rowland, and RVHSF chair Jim Ward. |
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 Celebrity Bartender Cocktail HoursA number of well known and local volunteers and politicians have agreed to be "celebrity bartenders" to raise money to bring our first MRI in Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. By attending one of these great locations and leaving a "tip" for the celebrity bartender, you will be supporting our Image is Everything Campaign. All "tips" are being donated by the host bar and celebrity bartender to the Campaign.
Dates/Locations:
- October 6 - Doug Dickerson, Ward 2 Councilor, Liverpool Arms, 776 Liverpool Road, Pickering
- October 13 - Jerry Archer, KX96, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 322, 111 Hunt Street, Ajax
- October 9 - Mayor Dave Ryan, City of Pickering, The Fox Goes Free, 339 Kingston Road, Pickering
Time: 5 - 7 PM
For: RVAP MRI Image is Everything campaign
Contact: Maureen Dowhaniuk, 905-683-2320 x1212
Maverick Studio for Men
Date: October 8-29, 2010
For: RVAP MRI Image is Everything campaign
Location: Pickering Town Centre, 1355 Kingston Road, Pickering FREE hair cut with a $15 donation to MRI campaign Contact: Maureen Dowhaniuk, 905-683-2320 x1212  3rd Annual Bryson Pumpkin Giveaway
Date: October 16, 2010
For: RVAP MRI Image is Everything campaign Location: Bryson Insurance, 541 Bayly St. E., Ajax Contact: Maureen Dowhaniuk, 905-683-2320 x1212
Boot Drive 2010
Date: October 23, 2010
Hosts: Pickering Professional Firefighters Association
 2nd Annual FASHIONShow
Date: November 7, 2010Time: 1:00 PM For: RVC Location: Momiji Centre, 3555 Kingston Road, Scarborough Tickets: $60 each or two for $100 Contact: Ros Sagar-Lal, 416-281-7463
Montana's and Precious Memories' Silent Auction Date: November 27, 2010
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