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Greetings!
As we put the Canada Day long weekend behind us and head into the heart of summer in the weeks to come, we would like to extend our best wishes for a safe season to all of our donors and community partners.
We hope everyone had fun at the many local celebrations marking Canada Day, one of our favourite holidays. Thanks to Dr. Romas Stas, who you will read more about below, both Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering, as well as Rouge Valley Centenary, were appropriately decorated for the holiday, with Canada Flags in almost every direction you went in both hospitals.
As one of the dedicated volunteers on our Board of Directors, the Foundation is proud to support Dr. Stas's efforts to celebrate the holiday.
Enjoy our latest news and have a wonderful summer.
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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Albert Campbell club presents $1,000 to RVHSF
Thank you to two student leaders at Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute for visiting Rouge Valley Centenary hospital recently to make a special donation of $1,000.
The school's Rouge Valley Foundation @ ACCI club raised the funds through pizza sales, selling their Campbell Swagger materials as well as sherbet and shake sales.
Pictured from left: Maureen Dowhaniuk of the RVHSF accepts the donation from two of the student leaders at the school.
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Local Legion has more support for Heart of it All
Two members of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 614 paid a second visit in consecutive years to Rouge Valley Centenary hospital, this year on June 27, to bring support to the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation Heart of it All campaign. Branch 614 in Scarborough dedicated $5,000 from its Poppy Fund to the campaign to help purchase new echocardiogram machines for the Cardiac Care Program of the RVHS hospital system.
Pictured, from left: Poppy Chair Stuart East, HoiA co-chair Dr. Paul Galiwango, and Legion Branch 614 President Wayne Hayes.
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F O U N D A T I O N N E W S
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40 years marked with celebration for Dr. Stas
Dr. Romas Stas is celebrating 40 years of practicing medicine at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital, this year. Many of the staff and volunteers at RVAP took part in a reception June 20, to recognize Dr. Stas's long-time commitment. The party began with a ceremonial tree planting of a red maple in his honour, and continued on the outdoor deck beside 2 North where refreshments were served and Dr. Stas visited with friends and colleagues. Pictured: Dr. Stas, left, with fellow physician and close friend, Dr. Carman Price, who made a special visit to be at the party.Read more about the celebration and see all of the pictures here.
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Vendors display new beds to be considered
A bed demonstration was held last week at Rouge Valley Centenary hospital and will come to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering this week as new beds are being considered for purchase. Beds for Centenary will be purchased as a result of the Foundation's Buy a Bed Campaign. A number of vendors were asked to come in to show off the beds they have available. Demonstrations were offered at RVC Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with beds such as acute beds, bariatric beds and birthing beds, as well as stretchers and bed surfaces on display.
Read more about this event at our blog, Foundation Chat.
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The 2012 FASHIONShow returns this year on Sunday, Sept. 30, with a brand new and unique location this time out. Lexus On the Park will host the show with doors open at 12:30 and the show starting at 2 p.m. This year's emcee is Pauline Chan of CTV and the show will feature fashions from the Shops at Don Mills-Spanners, Tristan, Mendocino and more. There will be entertainment and draws as well. The reception is sponsored by Canyon Creek, Scarborough. Tickets are $60 or two for $100. Email [email protected] for more information or to arrange for your tickets.
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Car show supports Foundation
Quick Lane Tire & Auto Centre at East-Court Ford Lincoln Sales Ltd., in Scarborough, is holding its first ever Annual Show & Shine on July 22 and they are using the event to support the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation.
The show is being held at the Scarborough Town Centre from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and there will be competitions for Best in Show, Best in Classes and a Low Rider Award.
Also, meet Dave Redinger of Dave's Corner Garage!
For more information on the event, contact Maureen Dowhaniuk, 905-683-2320, ext. 1212, or email [email protected].
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Scarborough Ribfest bringing RVHSF into the fun
The 11th anniversary of Scarborough Ribfest will be a tasty event and a generous gift to the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation.
Scheduled to start each day at 11 a.m. on the weekend of Friday, Aug. 3 to Monday, Aug. 6, the event features great ribs from a variety of 'ribbers', along with live entertainment, midway rides, games, Karaoke competitions, crafts and vendors. It is located at Thomson Memorial Park (Corner of Lawrence Ave. & Brimley Rd.).
There is no admission charge and event organizers, the Rotary Club of Scarborough, have decided that the charitable groups they will support this year, are the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation and The Scarborough Hospital Foundation.
Read more about this event at www.scarboroughribfest.com.
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H O S P I T A L N E W S
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Extra! Extra! Read all about RVHS
From helping a child speak, to unique methods of saving a man's leg, there are many compelling stories of how staff and doctors are putting patients first in Rouge Valley Health System's quarterly magazine, Echo. "The magazine tells interesting stories while offering our staff, physicians and volunteers a view of how patients experience the care they receive from our team," says Rik Ganderton, president and chief executive officer of the hospital. Copies of Echo are available at the hospital's two campuses in east Toronto and west Durham, and can be downloaded at www.rougevalley.ca/community-news.
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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]
All Summer 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 July Quick Lane Tire & Auto Show & Shine Scarborough Town Centre Sunday, July 22, 2012
August 22nd Annual Golf Classic Sleepy Hollow Golf & Country Club, Stouffville Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012 Sponsorships and foursomes available Scarborough Ribfest Thomson Memorial Park (Corner of Lawrence Ave. & Brimley Rd.) August 3 to 6, 2012
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, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Tickets are $60 each or two for $100. Sponsorships available
November Run the Lake (NEW DATE) Rotary Park, Ajax Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012
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