For me, this campaign has been an opportunity to set an example for my son Spencer about what it means to be part of a community, and to show him how communities are created. They are built on the social infrastructure of the people who live here, and what each of us contributes to enrich the lives of one another. I've been a part of Durham for more than 20 years and this hospital, and the people they care for, are very important to me.

Image is Everything chair Lucy Stocco and son Spencer.

I have been very lucky to work with some great individuals who share my enthusiasm for ensuring that we have world-class health care close to home. They are: Ron Halliday, Chad Hanna, Dr. Mark Prieditis, Sherry Robinson, Mayor Dave Ryan, John G. Smith, Dr. Romas Stas, and Jim Ward. But of course, we couldn't have arrived at the conclusion of the Image is Everything campaign without the community's unwavering support of what we were doing.

We have been inspired by the dedication of the many volunteers who have encouraged donors such as yourselves throughout Ajax, Pickering, Whitby and Oshawa. You want to build a stronger community, where giving is accepted as everyone's responsibility. Whether the gifts were six figures, like the Town of Ajax, City of Pickering, the Rouge Valley radiologists, the Auxiliary to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital, Ontario Power Generation, the City of Pickering Mayor's Gala, Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facilities or Tribute Communities and Runnymede Development, or were made by individuals like Dr. Romas Stas, Norm & Lynda Picov, and Ron & Carol Halliday, or were the contents of a little girl's piggy bank, every single donor has made a difference.

Thank you to everyone who supported our campaign,

Lucy Stocco, Chair,
Image is Everything campaign