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Greetings!
It has been a great summer so far for the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation and we hope it has been for you as well.
The proof of just what a great summer it has been is contained in the news items included in this edition of the eNews. And as you read, we hope you will also have your calendar out as you look ahead to news of the interesting September events we have lined up.
As always, thank you for your ongoing generosity and support. I look forward to seeing you at one or more of the special events coming up in the weeks ahead. And if you haven't made plans to be at Ajax Downs this weekend for Free Family Fun Day at the Races, I encourage you to come out for a great day.
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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Wheelchairs make 
impact in patient
care at RVHS
A special thank you to the past presidents of the Sri Sathya Sai Baba Centre of Scarborough who visited Rouge Valley Centenary hospital on Aug. 13. The Centre made a generous donation to Rouge Valley Centenary hospital to purchase 20 new wheelchairs earlier this year and Foundation staff gave the guests a tour of one of the floors where the chairs are being put to good use.
Current Centre President Mohana Thirukesan explains that "the response was so good, so overwhelming," to the 'Love on Wheels' project.
"When you collect donations for a mortgage, that doesn't have the same impact. But wheelchairs, that reached their heart."
Pictured: Mohana Thirukesan, Geetha Vigneswaran, Mani Pathmarajah, Logi Mariathasan and Sarada Yogeswaran, all past presidents of the Sri Sathya Sai Baba Centre of Scarborough, visited the staff of the 9th Floor at RVC on Aug. 13 to see how the wheelchairs were being used.
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Ribfest a big 
supporter of
local hospitals
Scarborough Ribfest was a big hit on a warm and beautiful August long weekend.
Organized by the Rotary Club of Scarborough, Scarborough Ribfest represents the organization's largest annual fundraising event. This year, the event supported both the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation and The Scarborough Hospital Foundation.
Volunteers from both Foundations greeted attendees of Ribfest throughout the weekend and accepted donations. Among the celebrity judges in the rib contest this year was RVHS President & CEO Rik Ganderton. On behalf of both hospital Foundations, we would like to express our gratitude to the volunteers who gave generously of their time and to the Rotary Club of Scarborough for their generous support.
Pictured: Volunteers greeted hundreds of Ribfest attendees at the gates and collected donations throughout the weekend.
Click here to read more about the event at Foundation Chat
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Classic tourney 
for Foundation
The Rouge Valley Health System Foundation's 22nd Annual Golf Classic was a hit with golfers, Aug. 2 at Sleepy Hollow Golf Course in Stouffville.
This year, the tournament supported the Heart of it All campaign, with Dr. Paul Galiwango, one of Rouge Valley's cardiologists and a co-chair of the campaign, on hand to talk about the regional cardiac care program.
Pictured: Organizers and sponsors celebrated raising $10,000 at this year's Golf Classic, Aug. 2.
Click here to read more about the event at Foundation Chat
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Ainslies named 
as recipients of
Lobraico Award
Once the day's golf awards were complete, at Rouge Valley Health System Foundation's 22nd Annual Golf Classic, Aug. 2, the Foundation presented the 2012 Peter Lobraico Award to Janet and Paul Ainslie in recognition of their tremendous amount of work and support for the Buy a Bed Campaign. On behalf of the Foundation, congratulations to the Ainslies and thank you for your great dedication and ongoing support.
Pictured: From left, Chad Hanna, President & CEO of RVHS Foundation,
Peter Lobraico, Janet and Paul Ainslie, Katherine Craine and Foundation Vice Chair Jim Boyko, during the presentation of the 2012 Peter Lobraico Award.
Click here to read more about the event at Foundation Chat
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F O U N D A T I O N N E W S
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We really appreciate the generosity of donors who give through Tribute & Memorial donations. Here's a recent note that accompanied a donation made in tribute:
"Please find enclosed a donation to Rouge Valley Health System Foundation (Centenary) in honour of Pam Liddiard, who recently retired as a registered nurse in your psychiatric program. Pam cared for me for many years while I received treatment as an outpatient. She was always very nice to me, and helped put me at ease. - Lillian" If you would like to make a gift in this fashion, visit our website: www.rougevalley.ca/rvhsf
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E V E N T N E W S
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Rouge Valley Health System Foundation was excited to be a part of the 1st-ever Annual Show & Shine, a fundraiser organized by East-Court Ford Lincoln Sales Ltd., where 45 classic cars were on display at Scarborough Town Centre, July 22.
Special thanks to Mark Silverman and all the staff of East-Court Ford Lincoln & Quick Lane Tire and Auto Centre for their support!
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Free Family Fun 
Day at the Races
Are you coming to the Free Family Fun Day at the Races on Aug. 19 at Ajax Downs? You'd better be, it's going to be awesome, once again!
Look for all the fun activities like the 'Try the Track' races for the kids, the petting zoo and crafts to be back. And oh, yes, we should probably mention that Wendel Clark (pictured at right) will be back to sign autographs and this year he's bringing another Leaf legend, Darryl Sittler!
It happens this Sunday, Aug. 19, 10:30 to 4 p.m. at Ajax Downs.
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H O S P I T A L N E W S
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Hospital's annual 
report online
The Rouge Valley Health System's new, entirely web-based annual report highlights the past year through nine patient stories. It also features news about Rouge Valley's growth and achievements in 2011-12, as well as links to leadership reports, financial statements, bios of the 2012-13 Board of Directors, and much more. Check out Annual Report 2012: Putting Patients First
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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: foundation@rougevalley.ca
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
August
Free Family Fun Day at the races
Ajax Downs
Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012
Sponsorships available
September
(SOLD OUT) 17th Annual Mayors' Charity Golf Classic
Deer Creek Golf Clubs, Ajax
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
Sponsorships available
Music Healz
Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, 12 to 8 pm
Grizzly's Bar and Grill
Tickets: $20, available at Zone Music Studios
and RVAP Foundation office
Who's Your Caddy? Ladies Golf Tournament
Whitevale Golf & Country Club, Pickering
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012
Sponsorships and foursomes available
Bill Manners Memorial Golf Tournament
Four Seasons Golf Club, Pickering
Friday, September 28, 2012
email manners.golf@gmail.com
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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