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Greetings!
Now that school is in full swing, we send our best wishes to all of the students who are back in the classroom this week. The Foundation is very fortunate to have great support from student volunteers in many of our activities and through school groups' fundraising efforts.
And although the summer has ended for students, our calendar is still full in the coming weeks, with warm-weather activities. Everyone here is looking forward to next week's Mayors' Charity Golf Classic, Sept. 11, and then the Who's Your Caddy? Ladies-Only Golf Tournament, on Sept. 20.
But those are only two of the great events coming up. I encourage you to look at our calendar of events included at the end of this eNewsletter. I'm sure you are going to see one or two activities you don't want to miss.
Finally, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank our friends at the Scarborough Mirror for making the Tree of Life celebration at Rouge Valley Centenary hospital front page news on Aug. 31. We are very proud of the new tribute wall and our relationship with local Shoppers Drug Mart owners who are so generous to Rouge Valley Health System Foundation.
You can read more about that event and more in this edition of our eNewsletter.
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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 As new parents, family members and visitors come and go at Rouge Valley Centenary Hospital's (RVC) Birthing and Newborn Centre, their attention will be drawn to a colourful new tribute to the special people who have received care at the Community Hospital. It was made possible thanks to the generosity of Toronto East Shoppers Drug Mart Associate Owners, their customers and employees, in a gift made last fall. The Tree of Life wall was unveiled at a special event on Wednesday, Aug. 29, to recognize the twelve distinct Shoppers Drug Mart Associate Owners who chose to support RVC by directing funds from their Tree of Life program to Centenary, their local hospital. Pictured: Several of the associate owners were on hand to help unveil the new Tree of Life tribute wall.Click here to read more about the event at Foundation Chat.
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Day at the Races 
a big hit again
Free Family Fun Day at the Races returned Aug. 19 at Ajax Downs and two of the most popular Toronto Maple Leafs of all time, Darryl Sittler and Wendel Clark, were there to make this the best event in the three years the track has been supporting the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation.
Ajax Downs and the Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario, Inc. once again hosted the free community event to support Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital, and thousands of people came out to enjoy the event and the many free activities.
Pictured: Kids had the chance to burst out of the starting gate in the 'Try-the-Track' races held during the day.
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Legacy of Care Society recognition
The Rouge Valley Health System Foundation's annual recognition event of the Legacy of Care Society, honouring our Planned Giving donors, will be held Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at the Cedar Ridge Creative Centre.  The event is from 5:30 - 7 p.m. and the centre is located at 225 Confederation Drive, in Scarborough. Dr. Cheryl Williams, Vice President, Acute Care Services for RVHS, and Dr. Steven Fishman, Chief of Psychiatry, are the keynote speakers. All are welcome to attend, to help us recognize these special donors, but you must RSVP by September 26 to Mary Slavik: 416-281-7462 or mslavik@rougevalley.ca.
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Do you know who 
your caddy is?
The golf event of the year is fast approaching and foursomes are almost all spoken for, for this year's Who's Your Caddy? Ladies-Only Golf Tournament, Sept. 20 at Whitevale Golf and Country Club. If you haven't taken part before, you won't find a golf event that is more fun and less competitive than this tournament. For a look at some of the crazy fun the golfers and caddies enjoyed last year, click here. Pictured: Dressing up for the occasion is encouraged! Caddy Dan Pearson assisted the Black & McDonald team of Dawn Dabarno, April Jackson, Cindy Earle and Ashley Martin. To register to play, email Heather at hmontague@rougevalley.ca. |
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F O U N D A T I O N N E W S
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Latest Community Giving Newsletter hot off the presses 
If you would like to read the latest donor news in the Foundation's Community Giving newsletter, we are pleased to provide a link to the PDF file on our website. Please click here to read the latest donor news in the Foundation's Community Giving newsletter.
Look for news and photos of some of the special events and Foundation activities in recent months.
If you would like a hard copy of the newsletter, you can visit either of the Foundation's offices at Rouge Valley Centenary hospital or Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital.
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V O L U N T E E R N E W S
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Dr. Allan Eckhaus was the special guest of the Patrons' Council at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital on Sept. 6, 2012. The respected doctor spoke about his work as a plastic surgeon at RVHS. He offered excellent information regarding skin cancer to the appreciative group. The Patrons' Council is comprised of volunteers who support Foundation events and act as hospital ambassadors within the community. For more information, email foundation@rougevalley.ca. Pictured: Elizabeth Soler introduces special guest speaker, plastic surgeon Dr. Allan Eckhaus.To see more pictures from this event, click here.
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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. As of this week, the penny drive by the Auxiliary to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital has raised a total of $222.77.
The Auxiliary are very appreciative of this support and hope you will continue to bring in your pennies!
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H O S P I T A L N E W S
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YouTube video highlights restorative care for seniors at RVHS
Thanks to a new YouTube video, you can see how a unique program at Rouge Valley Health System is restoring strength and health to senior citizens.  Patients and families tell their story of how the transitional restorative care program has helped them in the three-minute video, available on the hospital's website and YouTube Channel. The informative video provides a virtual tour of the program, which opened at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital campus last year. Read more and see the video 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: 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
September
(SOLD OUT)
17th Annual Mayors' Charity Golf Classic
Deer Creek Golf Clubs, Ajax
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
Music Healz
Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, 12 to 8 pm
Grizzly's Bar and Grill, 985 Brock Rd., Pickering
Tickets: $20, available at Zone Music Studios
and RVAP Foundation office
More details here
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
View more details here.
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