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Greetings!
The rain hits the windshield with a jarring smack and I can feel the energy course through the accelerator into my foot. White-knuckling the steering wheel, I angrily peer through the grey mist on the 401, narrowly avoiding the aggressive line of merging drivers.
It's funny how in a week, we can move from positive goodwill to righteous indignation. Thanksgiving is already in the clearance bins while Christmas sales hypnotize us with twinkling lights. When it comes to giving thanks and goodwill, does it only last the long weekend?
Fortunately we have so many volunteers, donors, staff and patients who embody selfless giving all year round. Thank you for showing us what is possible with a strong network of support.
Jessica Vreugdenhil,
RVHSF Communications |
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H O S P I T A L S T O R I E S | We like RVHS' new Facebook page
Check out the hospital's new RVHS Facebook page! It will be another way to communicate the daily care, progress and challenges of our great community hospital. This public page is in addition to our other social media profiles launched since 2007: RVHS Blog; the RVHS Foundation's Facebook page; and Flickr, our photo sharing medium.
To connect with our page, click here or search for it by name on Facebook.
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 A bright shining gift to RVC
On June 15, the Starlight Children's Foundation, through its sponsor Enterprise Holdings, presented the paediatric floor at Rouge Valley Centenary with a Wii Fun Centre. This mobile entertainment centre provides patients and their families with access to a Wii gaming system, a multitude of Wii games, and many DVDs during their stay at the hospital.
Visit our Photo Gallery for more photos of the presentation ceremony.
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| D O N O R S T O R I E S | Asphalt Junkies rev up for Rouge
You might think you're dreaming of Daytona, but this flashback is courtesy of Asphalt Junkies' Bringing Daytona Beach to the GTA. On July 18th, Heydenshore Pavilion became a northern stage for bike enthusiasts and community members who came out to enjoy their love for sport bikes and the sun-fuelled entertainment.
Held in support of Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital, the event had everything from bike washes and displays to barbeques, fashion show and even a bathing suit competition.
By the end of the day, participants had generously raised $620 for the hospital. Thanks to all who came to the event and remember its warmth. Only one question remains: can you bring the beach back to the GTA in October?
(L-R) Anansa Russell and Rebecca Roach, 2008 runners up, photoshoot winners Mandy Vortisch and Steve Blackman |
 Local lawyers make a case for support
The biggest surprise of Who's Your Caddy?, besides the mustachioed cowboys, came from Whitby lawyer Michael Head. During dinner, Michael presented a cheque for $25,000 as a donation to the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital Image is Everything campaign. All of the guests stood for an emotional applause to give recognition for the generous contribution. Click here to read more about the Pickering-based law firm and their contribution to bringing an MRI to the local community of west Durham.
(L-R) Tracy Paterson RVHSF VP Development, Michael Head, and Sherry Robinson, MRI Campaign Cabinet.
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 RBC Children's Mental Health Project
The RBC Children's Mental Heath Project is a multi-year philanthropic commitment to support community-based and hospital programs that reduce stigma, provide early intervention and increase public awareness about children's mental health issues.
The RBC Children's Mental Health Project is a key priority project for the bank and this year, in the Scarborough/Ajax/Pickering region, RBC is partnering with Rouge Valley Health System's Shoniker Clinic.
The Shoniker Clinic offers outpatient mental health treatment for children up to the age of 18 living in the Scarborough and west Durham communities.
The kite is the symbol for this campaign to help kids soar and local RBC branches will be selling kite pins in support of the vital work undertaken at the Shoniker.
Please visit the RBC website for more information on how you can become involved in the project. |
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 Raising a glass to our celebrity bartenders
After a long day at work, who would you want to have pour you a drink? How about City of Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan? Or how about Dale Russell, former member of The Guess Who?
You now have the opportunity to experience both. Due to the overwhelming success of the summer's celebrity bartending events, our fantastic MRI volunteers have decided to continue serving up special attractions at some of Durham region's finest watering holes.
We have a long list of people to thank for the success of these events -- our celebrity bartenders, the venues and all the volunteers and guests who come each week to support the campaign.
See the complete list of celebrity bartending cocktail hour below in the Fundraising Events.
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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 19 - Mayor Dave Ryan, City of Pickering.
The Fox Goes Free, 339 Kingston Road, Pickering
- October 27 - Julie Stamp, Dominion Lending; Dale Russell, Former member of the Guess Who; and Julie Rennie, East Ward 4 Whitby councillor candidate.
Mojo Vino Fine Wine & Tapas Restaurant, 120 Brock St. North, Whitby
- November 3 - Jeannot Lamarre (Baton Rouge) and Linda Antonopoulos (It's All About Me! Tanning Studio).
Baton Rouge, 25 Consumers Drive, Whitby
Maverick Studio for Men
Date: October 8-31, 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
Jump into Bed with the Auxiliary
Date: October 21, 2010
Time: Begins at 10 AM in the RVAP West Entrance
For: Proceeds towards BLANKET WARMER for Women's Imagery
Location: Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital
Boot Drive 2010
Date: October 23, 2010
Hosts: Pickering Professional Firefighters Association "Jump in the Ring to Bring" MRI Fundraiser
Date: October 24, 2010
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 1050 Brock Rd. Unit 9, Pickering
FREE Membership to 4u2XL for all youth & adult requesting on this day
 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
Band Night at The Edge
Date: November 12, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM onwards
Vandermeer Christmas Plant Sale
Date: November 15-19, 2010
For: RVAP MRI Image is Everything campaign Contact: Doris Dunford, 905-683-6628 or place orders at the west entrance at RVAP
Montana's and Precious Memories' Silent Auction Date: November 27, 2010
Time: 5:00 - 9:00 PM For: RVAP MRI Image is Everything campaign Location: Montana's, 268 Kingston Road East Ajax Contact: Maureen Dowhaniuk, 905-683-2320 x1212
Who's Your Caddy? Save the Date
Date: September 22, 2011
For: RVAP MRI Image is Everything campaign Location: Whitevale Golf & Country Club, 2985 Golf Club Road, Pickering |
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