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Greetings!
Of all of the events that the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation holds each year, our annual Gala holds a special place in the hearts of all of the staff, volunteers, sponsors and guests who take part. And thanks to our ultra-patriotic Canadian theme this year, believe me when I say we think you are going to be blown away by the Red, White & Rouge All Over Gala.
 We are very excited to be returning to Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility for the second consecutive year. Check out the Gala website to see who is supporting this amazing event and to have a sneak peek at the theme and the entertainment for the evening.If haven't already booked the Gala in your calendar for March 30, 2012, I encourage you to do so right away. It is going to be an amazing night.
Chad Hanna, President & CEORouge Valley Health System Foundation
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D O N O R S T O R I E S
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Legions celebrated 
for support for
Image is Everything
Durham Region branches of the Royal Canadian Legion have provided amazing support to the Image is Everything campaign, and the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation (RVHSF) celebrated their great dedication with a special photo opportunity on Saturday, Feb. 4.
Together, Legion branches contributed $67,600.41 to the campaign.
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To Rouge with Love 
events a big hit
for party guests
February is a heartfelt celebration for many supporters of Rouge Valley's Cardiac Care Program, as generous hosts and their guests in the Durham/GTA region gather to celebrate Heart Month.
To Rouge with Love is a series of cocktail parties and events held annually to raise funds to help purchase essential cardiac equipment. Three events have been held so far and you can read more by following the links below. Thank you once again to all of the hosts and their guests for supporting To Rouge with Love: Anne Raghurai, Gord and Anne Moore, the Foundation's Patrons' Council and Foundation President Chad Hanna and his wife Susan, who host a party this coming Sunday, Feb. 19.
Pictured: From left, host Anne Raghurai, with cardiologist Dr. Saleem Kassam, Foundation Chair Judith Barker and Cardiac Staff member Wendy Nagy, at Anne's Scarborough home, Feb. 8.
Click here for a story and picture links from Anne Raghurai's event.
Click here for a story and picture links from the Moore's event.
Click here for a story and picture links from the Patrons' Council event.
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F O U N D A T I O N N E W S
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Donor recognition
a priority for Foundation
When you visit either Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital, or Rouge Valley Centenary hospital, be sure to look for the beautiful new Donor Walls that have been installed.
Found near the west entrance lobby of RVAP and the main entrance lobby of RVC, the stylish plaques replace older versions.
Pictured: Foundation Vice-President Tracy Paterson and visiting former Foundation Board Chair David McKay, check out the new Donor Wall at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering.
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A special thank you to the
Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade
The Rouge Valley Health System Foundation recently held a retreat for the members of its Board of Directors. The 1/2-day retreat was held at the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade boardroom in their Pickering Village location.
The Foundation would like to express its appreciation for APBoT's hospitality in what turned out to be an excellent and effective retreat. |
Heart of it All is 
on television
The Rouge Valley Health System Foundation is very excited to have had the opportunity to produce a television commercial to support our current Heart of it All campaign. The commercial was shot by Chalet Communications Inc. of Pickering, at the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital site in the Cardiac Diagnostics Dept. It features video and stills of our very own doctors and staff. Thank you to everyone involved for your support of and enthusiasm for this initiative, as well as for the Heart of It All campaign that is working to bring new echocardiogram machines to both of Rouge Valley's hospitals. Find a link to the commercial on youtube at our blog, Foundation Chat. |
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S P E C I A L O F F E R
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Argosy Tax Prep
Fundraiser returns
From February 1 until the personal income tax deadline, April 30, Argosy Securities Ajax Branch will waive tax preparation fees for anyone who contributes a minimum of $40 to the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation.
All funds received will support the Heart of it All campaign, to purchase much-needed echocardiogram machines for the Rouge Valley Health System Cardiac Care Program. Argosy Securities Inc. is at 66 Church Street South, Ajax. Call them to arrange an appointment at 905-426-8268.
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H O S P I T A L N E W S
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Former staffer 
recognized with
memorial plaque
RVHS staff, physicians and volunteers celebrated former staffer Rita Galinauskas with the unveiling of a memorial plaque in the Harwood Bistro cafeteria at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital on Feb. 17.
Rita, a 20-year staff member, was the manager of food and nutrition services, and passed away in November 2010. She had great fondness for RVHS, all staff, her team, and for her culinary vision for the menu at RVAP. Rita was instrumental in the layout of the Harwood Bistro at RVAP, and was looking forward to seeing the final redevelopment project come to fruition. The memorial plaque is a tribute to her passion and vision for the food services program.
Pictured: Roman, Rita's husband, and Thomas, her son, were on hand for the plaque's unveiling.
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SAVE THE DATE
Click the image to learn more about the 2012 RVHS Foundation annual gala, March 30, 2012 at Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility in Ajax. 
Click on the image to learn more about the Buy a Bed Campaign Corporate Bed Race at Scarborough Town Centre, May 25, 2012. 
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