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Greetings!
It is great to be able to send you another edition of our Community Giving e-news, with a full slate of great stories about what we've been up to in recent weeks.
Whether you enjoy reading about the generosity of our donors, the unique activities we take part in, or simply like to know what's coming on the event calendar, I believe you will find something to pique your interest in the many story reports below.
As always, I want to extend my appreciation for your continued support and for being a part of our e-news distribution. If you have any feedback on what you read, we welcome your emails at [email protected].
Best regards, Chad Hanna, President & CEORouge Valley Health System Foundation
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D O N O R N E W S
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Cadets make special visit to Buy a Bed
The Rouge Valley Centenary hospital Buy a Bed Campaign welcomed some very dedicated fundraisers to the hospital on June 7, when the 876 Lincoln Alexander Squadron Cadets presented an amazing cheque for $5,000.
The funds were raised over the last year through the Cadets' activities in the Highland Creek Bed Race, bake sales, raffles, and various other events, the group said.
Pictured from left: Kavita, a parent volunteer in the group, with Lieutenant Jonathan John, Major Garry Burns - Commanding Officer, Brian Wong - Cadet, received by Janet Ainslie - Co-Chair of the BAB campaign, along with her children - Tommy, Katie, Jimmy.
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Argosy Securities gets to the Heart of tax season for RVHS Foundation
Thank you to the team from Argosy Securities for visiting the Foundation office at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital on June 15. Representatives presented a cheque for $5,000!
The funds combined fundraising from their annual Tax Preparation services and sponsorship of the RVAP Staff BBQ recently. The portion of the donation from the Tax Preparation fundraiser was dedicated to support the Heart of it All campaign.
Pictured, from left: Mary Slavik, Preet Singh, Rita Sinha, Tutul Kundu and Maureen Dowhaniuk display the great donation delivered on June 15.
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40 years of serving the community
The Buy a Bed Campaign was a big part of a special event on June 15, as Terri Toms, owner of the McDonald's at Kingston Road and Lawrence, celebrated her 40th Anniversary of serving the community.
Terri's years of involvement in Scarborough were recognized and in keeping with her generous nature, Terri took the opportunity to present the Buy a Bed Campaign with a cheque for $5,000, received by campaign co-chairs Janet and Paul Ainslie.
Pictured: Paul Ainslie had words of praise for Terri Toms during the celebration, with Ronald McDonald offering support and approval!
Read more about this donation at our blog, Foundation Chat.
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F O U N D A T I O N N E W S
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Our very own Olympian
RVHS staff and our donors are encouraged to come by the Foundation Office any time before July 6 and sign your name on the Canadian Flag to be given to Olympic star Priscilla Lopes-Schliep who will be competing in this year's Olympics in London. She is the daughter of RVHS staff member John Lopes.
The flag will be presented to her as a gift representing our best wishes for her to bring home the gold. And the flag may even be handy for her to fly at the end of the race if she succeeds! Flag signing opportunities are anytime between 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Foundation's RVC office (located in the court) until June 22 and then at RVAP in the Foundation office (located in the trailer at the east entrance) from June 25 to July 6.
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V O L U N T E E R N E W S
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Jubilee tea
In celebration of the Queen's Jubilee, Volunteer Services at Rouge Valley Centenary hospital held a strawberry social fundraiser on Tuesday June 5, 2012.
Greeted at the door by Queen Elizabeth herself, guests enjoyed spongecake with strawberries and cream, accompanied by a freshly brewed cup of tea, all served on fine bone china.
Hats, purses, gloves and even tiaras were the attire of the afternoon.
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Patrons serve up the snacks
In celebration of Seniors' Month, the geriatric emergency management (GEM) nurses at Rouge Valley hosted a Seniors' Expo at both hospital campuses last week.
Guests at the Seniors Expo included the Central East Community Care Access Centre (CE CCAC), Heart and Stroke Foundation, Alzheimer Society, Toronto Police Service, Lifeline, and Rapid Response.
Pictured: Lynn Nazarko and Juli Wheler of the Patrons' Council volunteered to hand out popcorn snacks to the visitors at the Expo at RVAP, June 11.
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E V E N T N E W S
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Thank you to Ajax A&W, on Harwood Avenue South, for collecting donations for the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation at their Cruising Days events this summer. The Cruising Days began last month and they feature cool trucks and cars to check out each Sunday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. The event runs each Sunday and continues until the final Crusing Day of the season, Sept. 30. All donations support the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. The car and truck show is open to all ages with chances to win prizes for the car of the week. Also, organizers are excited for topless nights!
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H O S P I T A L N E W S
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Annual General Meeting of Members focuses on patient experience
Rouge Valley Health System's 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Members will highlight how the hospital is improving the patient experience. The meeting, which is open to the public,
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takes place at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering, 580 Harwood Ave. South, Ajax, on Tuesday, June 26 at 4 p.m. "This year's AGM of Members is our opportunity to highlight how Rouge Valley is building on a year of patient care improvements such as decreasing our wait times, installing new medical equipment, lowering infection rates, and new innovative services," says Jay Kaufman, chair of the Rouge Valley Health System (RVHS) Board of Directors. Read more about each of these doctors at www.rougevalley.ca.
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Click here to see all upcoming events, including those listed below:
For information on the following activities call 416-281-7342 or 905-683-2320 x 1501. Email: [email protected]
June Cruising Days at Ajax A&W Harwood Ave. S. A&W is collecting donations for Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital every Sunday at their car shows, from 5 to 8 p.m. Each Sunday until Sept. 30, 2012 Kathi Moyer Team Tennis Charity Event Annandale Golf Club, Ajax Saturday, June 23, 2012
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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