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Foundation Update eNews                                       October 21, 2011
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Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day
Saying goodbye to a friend
Get your raffle tickets!
Artists' work graces halls of RVAP
A full house makes Casino night a winner
Friends bring wonderful donation to campaign
Be stylish at the Scarborough Town Centre
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Greetings!

We're a week removed from our fabulous Casino Rouge event held October 14, and still people are  buzzing about what a wonderful time they had at the Tiff Bell Lightbox that evening.  

 

Chad Hanna
Chad Hanna
There was so much excitement around the poker tables as players competed to be our inaugural Texas Hold 'em champ, which was matched by the fun being had at the roulette and blackjack tables. Add to that the beautiful view, looking out at the CN Tower, along with the relaxing lounge and amazing jazz music on the terrace. It all added to the ambiance of the venue to make it a truly special event.

Read more below and be sure to follow the links to the full story on the Foundation Chat blog page and to all of the great pictures on our Flickr photo gallery.

Whether you were there, or wish you had been, rest assured we are already planning to bring the event back. And when we have details ready, you will be the first to know.

 

Thank you to all of the participants, sponsors and volunteers for making this an amazing night. Casino Rouge was held to support the Heart of it All campaign and we are another big step closer to bringing much-needed new echocardiogram machines to both Rouge Valley hospital sites.

   

Best regards,

 

Chad Hanna, President & CEO, RVHS Foundation
 
H O S P I T A L  S T O R I E S
Dr. Eckhaus
Dr. Allan Eckhaus visits with Flo, a patient and staff member of RVHS, while promoting Breast Reconstruction awareness at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital on Oct. 19.
RVHS celebrates first annual National Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day 


A new initiative that is helping to raise awareness about breast reconstruction after a lumpectomy or mastectomy, was celebrated at both Rouge Valley Health System (RVHS) hospital campuses this week.   

 

National Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day, celebrated for the first time on Oct. 19, is an initiative designed to promote education, awareness and access for women who may wish to consider breast reconstruction after tumor removal for breast cancer. Lumpectomies or mastectomies are procedures in which the breast is partially or fully removed to treat breast cancer. Read more about this story at www.rougevalley.ca .

 

F O U N D A T I O N  S T A F F  N E W S
A bittersweet farewell

It is with mixed emotions that we share the news that our friend and colleague, Carole Chabot, is leaving the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation.

Carole Chabot
Carole Chabot 
Although we are sad to lose Carole's experience, knowledge and overall expertise in her field, everyone with the Foundation is excited for her as she embarks on a new direction in her career, in taking a position with the Micha�lle Jean Foundation. Her last day with the Foundation will be Monday, October 24.
 
In her time with the Foundation, Carole has been an example to all who have had the pleasure to work with her, whether it be her peers, our volunteers or our donors. Her creativity and tremendous work ethic are contagious and set the bar high for everyone in any activity in which she was involved, helping us to achieve excellence. We will miss her creativity, attention to detail and her ability to thrive on any challenge.
 
She wishes the staff and Board all the very best in the realization of the Foundation's future fundraising and development goals. We ask you to join us in returning those heartfelt wishes to Carole and wish her the very best both in her new position and personally in the years ahead.
V O L U N T E E R   S T O R I E S
Bevy of Baskets returns  

Gail Snyders and the Bevy of Baskets have returned for another fabulous fundraiser, now underway!

The Pickering woman has been creating themed baskets with the help of donors and volunteers and raffling them off for many years now and this year you can purchase your tickets at a number of
Bevy of Hope baskets at PTC
Volunteers are at many local locations selling raffle tickets
for Bevy of Baskets. 
different locations for a chance to win. The goal is to raise funds to help local hospitals purchase equipment.

From now until the end of October she and volunteers go from location to location, selling tickets for Bevy of Baskets at $2 a piece or three for $5. The draws are held in November.

To read the full article and see all of the ticket selling locations, visit our blog,  Foundation Chat. Our thanks to durhamregion.com for helping to promote the event with this news story posted online.  

Artists 
New art display at RVAP
      


Another set of paintings has been added to the halls of Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital (RVAP). 

Accessible from both the east and west entrances of the hospital, eight new paintings by local amateur artists have been hung for the enjoyment of visitors and patients. The paintings hang on walls across the hall from the hospital's Cardiac Diagnostics Department, on the main floor.

Two of the paintings are by members of RVAP's own Auxiliary, and one by a staff member, while the rest come from members of the community. Read the whole story at our blog, Foundation Chat.
D O N O R   S T O R I E S
Casino Rouge fun 
Casino Rouge goes above and beyond expectations for Heart of it All campaign


On Oct. 14, along with their best poker face, poker players were "all in for hearts" at the Tiff Bell Lightbox to support the Heart of it All campaign.

The night featured a Texas Hold 'em tournament, gaming tables for blackjack and roulette, with a special highlight of watching and learning from celebrity pro and world series of poker champion Chris Moneymaker and Poker After Dark announcer Ali Nejad. In all, 200-plus guests enjoyed an evening of fun and excitement.

To read the full article, visit our blog, Foundation Chat . See all of the photos from the event at our Flickr page

Friends Indeed 

Image is Everything's 'Friends Indeed' 


Friends Indeed brought a cheque for more than $10,000 to the Image is Everything campaign on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital.

Friends Indeed is a local community organization that joined with Forest Brook Community Church centre to hold a fundraising dinner for the MRI campaign Sunday, September 18th.  This event celebrated the diversity of the region served by the Rouge Valley Health System.  The entertainment for the evening reflected that sentiment.

Read more at our blog, Foundation Chat.
C L O S E R  L O O K  A T  T H E  C A L E N D A R
FASHIONShow 2011 is going to be the biggest and best fashion show yet

FASHIONShow 2011 dressRVHS Foundation's Fashion Show returns to the runway on Sunday, Oct. 23, and this year an exciting new venue promises to make it more spectacular than ever.

Join host Lynn Spence at the Scarborough Town Centre, where fashion models will be wearing the finest selections from the mall's own retailers and boutiques. Ms. Spence is a frequent guest expert on CityTV's CityLine program, and is excited to be a part of this fabulous fashion event. Tickets cost $60 each or two for $100, and can be purchased: Online here, or at the door.

The show starts at 7 p.m. and doors open at 6:30. Proceeds from the fashion show benefit Rouge Valley's cardiac care program. For more information, contact Ros Sagar-Lal at RVC ext. 7463.

F U N D R A I S I N G   E V E N T S

October 
3rd Annual FASHIONShow
Fashion Show
Date: Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, 7 p.m.
For: Rouge Valley Cardiac Care Program

Location: Scarborough Town Centre
Details: Click here for tickets or they can be purchased at the door.



7th Annual City of Pickering Mayor's GalaMayors Gala logo 2011
Date: Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011. Reception at 5:30 pm
For: Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital, The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, Footprints, and Epilepsy Durham Region.  
What: An evening of dining, music and dancing

Where: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd.

(one block east of the Pickering Town Centre)

Dress: Black Tie

Contact: Visit www.mayorsgala.com to learn more. 

 
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