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Greetings!
It has been a busy few weeks for the Foundation and we are happy to share the latest news with you in this edition of Community Giving.
We've enjoyed music in the Rouge Valley Centenary hospital lobby, new art displayed at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital and another year of fantastic support from McHappy Day, through our friends at McDonald's, just to name a few of the news items we're proud to share with you.
Of note, we are looking forward to next week's big Yard & Bake Sale at RVAP where the Auxiliary have been working hard to make what is certain to be a successful fundraiser.
Thank you for reading and for your ongoing support, 
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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 New wheelchairs
thanks to special
donation
The Sri Sathya Sai Baba Centre of Scarborough has made a generous donation of $5,540 to Rouge Valley Centenary hospital to purchase 20 new wheelchairs.
Centre President Mohana Thirukesan writes that the donation is "an expression of love and gratitude to our Beloved Sri Sathya Sai Baba".
The goal of the project, called 'Love on Wheels', was for the centre's members to donate wheelchairs to hospitals serving the Scarborough community.
Pictured: Katherine Craine, right, along with a representative from Scarborough Hospital, accepted a donation from Sri Sathya Sai Baba Centre President Mohana Thirukesan, left, on April 24.
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New art goes 
on display in
the halls of RVAP
The halls of Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital are brighter and bolder once again, thanks to some friends in the local arts scene.
The community artists' paintings on display at RVAP continue to bring a smile and positive comments from patients, visitors and staff on a regular basis. The latest display of new paintings was unveiled on April 25 and we encourage you to visit to have a look for yourself.
Pictured: From left, Sylvia Barker; Alma Kelley; Gilbert Rehayem; Norma Taylor (seated); Christine Sunley; Mayada El Ashram; and Richard Jules.
Read more about the installation and find a link to all of the photos of the new work at our blog, Foundation Chat.
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C A M P A I G N N E W S
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 Be fast, be creative, just be there!
There is still a couple of weeks left until the Buy a Bed Campaign Bed Race at Scarborough Town Centre, May 25, and that is plenty of time to get a team together to join the race and collect pledges. Teams can raise the funds quickly, safely and easily by asking supporters to pledge and donate through online fundraising. Visit www.buyabed.ca to find a link to the fundraising site where teams are registered and can be found in the pull down menu. Race winners and the team with the most creative and fun costumes, as chosen by our judges, also win prizes.
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Everybody is 
McHappy!
A number of McDonald's restaurants in Scarborough celebrated McHappy Day this year by supporting the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation's Buy a Bed campaign.
Held May 2, McHappy Day, is an opportunity for McDonald's customers to make donations local children's charities. In six Scarborough-area restaurants, partial proceeds were earmarked for the Buy a Bed campaign to purchase new hospital beds for Rouge Valley Centenary. Thank you to local McDonald's owners: Terri Toms and Dale and Sandi Bartlett.
Pictured: Volunteers Don Snider and Ann Moore, behind the counter
at the Kingston and Lawrence Roads McDonald's, on May 2.
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Notes for Nurses
The Rouge Valley Centenary hospital was treated to top talent performing pop music hits for patients, visitors and staff this week.
Sarah and Kyra Gerber, on vocals and guitar respectively, performed 'Notes for Nurses' in the RVC lobby on Tuesday, May 8 as part of Nurses Week 2012. They were also collecting donations for the Buy A Bed campaign.
Staff and patients alike enjoyed the entertainment. See pictures from the event here . To see a short clip of their amazing sound, visit the RVHSF YouTube Channel.
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V O L U N T E E R N E W S
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Volunteer gift
makes an impact
Recently, the staff of the Emergency Department at Rouge Valley Centenary hospital, celebrated with the RVC Volunteers, the donation of a much-needed Ear, Nose & Throat chair for the department.
Staff in the department report that the new chair makes it possible to provide better care than ever.
Pictured: From left, Dianna Harrison, manager of the Emergency Department (ED) at Rouge Valley Centenary hospital, with Dr. Joseph Butchey, Marlena Isaacs, RN, Maureen McMaster, ED Volunteer Convenor, Margaret MacIntosh, Diane Gilpin, RN, and Barb Smith.
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Auxiliary Yard & Bake Sale
The Auxiliary to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital are holding a Yard & Bake Sale on Thursday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come out and support our dedicated volunteers and find a hidden treasure or enjoy some amazing baked treats.
The sale is in the RVAP West Courtyard, or in case of bad weather, will move inside to the West Wing. All merchandise is in working order. And don't haggle too hard on that price, because the proceeds from the sale support the Auxiliary's generous donations to the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation, to fund new equipment purchases for the hospital.
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A penny saved is a penny donated
Now that the Canadian penny is being phased out,  it's time to find a good use for all those pennies you have in jars at home. Our great volunteers at Rouge Valley Centenary hospital and Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital are collecting pennies to support all of their fundraising activities. You are encouraged to bring your penny collections to either hospital and drop them off at the volunteer information booths.
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H O S P I T A L N E W S
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 Thank you to all of our Rouge Valley nurses, who help make Rouge Valley Health System to be the best at what we do. We have created a special tribute video to show our appreciation for everything that our nurses do for patients and the hospital. View the video now by clicking here.
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Click here to see all upcoming events, including those listed below:
Click on the image to learn more about the Buy a Bed Campaign Bed Race at Scarborough Town Centre, May 25, 2012.
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For information on the following activities call 416-281-7342 or 905-683-2320 x 1501. Email: foundation@rougevalley.ca
June
Beautification Day
Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Cremation Centre, Pickering
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Kathi Moyer Team Tennis Charity Event
Annandale Golf Club, Ajax
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Lang & Rohr Chartered Accountants Charity Golf
Angus Glen Golf Club
June 29, 2012
Contact: illustrious.event.productions@gmail.com
August
22nd Annual Golf Classic
Sleepy Hollow Golf & Country Club, Stouffville
Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012
Sponsorships and foursomes available
Free Family Fun Day at the races
Ajax Downs
Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012
Sponsorships available
September
17th Annual Mayors' Charity Golf Classic
Deer Creek Golf Clubs, Ajax
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
Sponsorships and foursomes available
Who's Your Caddy? Ladies Golf Tournament
Whitevale Golf & Country Club, Pickering
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012
Sponsorships available
4th Annual Fashion Show
On the Park Lexus Dealership, Scarborough
Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012
Sponsorships available
November Run the Lake (NEW DATE) Rotary Park, Ajax
Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012
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