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Greetings!
Watch as Trick-or-Treaters visit their neighbours and see how philanthropy is spreading in your community.
Happy and safe Halloween! Jessica Vreugdenhil, RVHSF Communications |
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H O S P I T A L S T O R I E S | Second annual Patient Appreciation Day
On Tuesday, November 2 and Wednesday, November 3, Rouge Valley Health System will celebrate its second annual Patient Appreciation Day with a few special activities. Hospital visitors will be greeted by staff members and volunteers at the entrances to both hospital campus, with live piano music being played for about an hour that day. Patients will receive bookmarks and cards in their room, thanking them for choosing Rouge Valley Health System for their health care needs.
The activities take place at the following times and locations: * RVAP - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 6:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., west entrance; * RVC - Wednesday, Nov. 3, 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., front lobby entrance; Margaret Birch Wing entrance. |
| D O N O R S T O R I E S |  3rd Annual Bryson Insurance pumpkin giveaway
On October 16, Bryson Insurance held their third annual pumpkin giveaway in support of the Image is Everything Campaign to bring the first MRI to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. The spooky setting and Hallowe'en delights welcomed guests as they entered the pumpkin-strewn grounds of Bryson Insurance. Free pumpkins, popcorn, drinks and coffee were provided.
Thank you to Bryson Insurance and all who came out to enjoy the day and support their local hospital.
To see more photos from the event, please visit our Photo Gallery. |
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Breaking bread and barriers
On October 29, 45 school principals, social workers and administrators from the Toronto Catholic District School Board attended a luncheon served by Centennial College's School of Hospitality students and hosted by Rouge Valley Health System Foundation.
Julie Kish, Manager of the Children and Adolescent Mental Health Program at the Shoniker Clinic discussed mental health issues that are prevalent in our schools. Julie's presentation focused on identifying the resources available in the community and the importance of early detection of the signs and symptoms of students dealing with mental health issues. Dan Koenig, of TCDSB Curriculum & Accountability Program and the Buy a Bed Committee along with Superintendent Geoff Grant both spoke on their strong support of this collaborative partnership. Rouge Valley Centenary's Buy a Bed campaign co-chairs Paul and Janet Ainslie spoke about the campaign and gave ideas on how teachers and students can become involved in fundraising for their local hospitals, using fun activities such as bed races and pajama parties.
Finding support for both schools and hospitals reinforces the Board's mandate of creating partnerships for safe, caring, and healthy schools.
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 Boot Drive 2010
On October 23, the Pickering Professional Firefighters Association held their annual Boot Drive, in support of the Image is Everything Campaign to bring the first MRI to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. Our amazing volunteers and firefighters had a great time fundraising for their local hospital while greeting area residents on the brisk, but sunny Fall day.
A special thank you to the area residents for their generosity of spare change and loose bills. Every penny counts! Stay tuned for details about how much they raised.
Photos from the Boot Drive can be viewed online at our Photo Gallery. |
 Come walk in the Santa Claus parades
We have two more exciting volunteer opportunities! On Saturday, November 13, the City of Pickering and the Town of Ajax hold their Santa Claus parades.
This year we have a fantastic float being built with a huge MRI on it publicizing the Image is Everything campaign.We are looking for walkers to hand out candy canes and pencils to the onlookers.
All ages are welcome!
City of Pickering
Parade route: Dixie to the Pickering Town Centre
Start time: 10 a.m.
Town of Ajax
Parade route: Bayly & McKenzie to the main library
Start time: 6 p.m.
Each parade is at least an hour and a half walk. Participants need to show up early to get in line, so the time commitment is about four hours in total. In past year, everyone has loved the hospital float so come out and join the fun this year!
Don't miss this day of music, magic and lights! It's a great way to kick off the festive season.
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Auxiliary Christmas Flower fundraiser
What is Christmas without the bouquet of scents that emerge from warm holiday scenes? Give your space some holiday cheer by ordering from the Vandermeer Nursery holiday fundraising program for the Image is Everything MRI campaign. The Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering Auxiliary has partnered with the local nursery and is taking orders now. If you are interested, see the flyer for more options. Orders will be placed on November 19. On November 22, you will be given a coupon to redeem at Vandermeer Nursery for your order. Can't get to the nursery? Don't worry, we can also arrange a delivery to the hospital. For more information, call the Foundation office at 905-683-2320 or Doris Dunford at 905-683-6628. You can also place orders at the Auxiliary desk at the west entrance at RVAP. Thanks for your support of our Auxiliary members as they work to bring an MRI to our hospital!
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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.
Jeannot Lamarre (Baton Rouge) and Linda Antonopoulos (It's All About Me! Tanning Studio) ~ Celebrity Bartender Hour
Date: November 3, 2010Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PMFor: RVAP MRI Image is Everything campaign
Location: Baton Rouge, 25 Consumers Dr., WhitbyContact: Maureen Dowhaniuk, 905-683-2320 x1212 RVHS Radiologists and CTV anchor Tom Hayes ~ Celebrity Bartender Hour
Date: November 17, 2010Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PMFor: RVAP MRI Image is Everything campaign
Location: Tudor Arms, 1822 Whites Road, Pickering
Contact: Maureen Dowhaniuk, 905-683-2320 x1212
To celebrate the end of a fantastic series of events, and having raised over $10,000 for the Image is Everything Campaign, please join us at the last Celebrity Bartending event!
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
Christmas Warehouse Sale
Date: October 30 to December 26 For: Buy a "Gift Bag" for $1.00. All proceeds to the MRI fund and Phoenix Enterprises will match all donations
Location: 190 Westney Rd. S., Ajax
RVC Volunteer Services Bazaar
Date: November 5
Time: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
For: RVC Buy a Bed campaign
Location: RVC front lobby  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
Black Satin & White Lace & Glamour
Date: November 25
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Shrimp Cocktail Tickets are $29.95 (early bird), and only 100 are available Contact: For tickets, please contact Tina. Enjoy a fabulous night of glamour and bling while you try on jewelry, have your make-up done and your hair coiffed. 20% of the nights sales will be directed towards the Image is Everything Campaign.
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
Image is Everything Gala
Date: March 25, 2011
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