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Greetings!
Last week's Mayors' Charity Golf Classic was a great success and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the organizers, donors, sponsors and volunteers who were responsible for that success.
I certainly cannot name all of them, the list is too long, but you know who you are. And we simply cannot thank you enough.
You will read more about the event below, and I encourage you to click on the link to read the full story and see all of the pictures from the day. If you were there, you will enjoy seeing it again. If you were not, you will definitely be making plans to be there next year when you see the fun that was had.
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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A tournament 
to remember
The Men's Health program at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital has received a tremendous boost thanks to the 2012 Mayors' Charity Golf Classic, with more than $100,000 raised this year toward purchasing a new portable ultrasound machine for the community hospital. Event co-chairs, Jim Witty and Bill Collier, are proud that the tournament has now reached a total of nearly $2.5 million for Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital, in the 17 years it has been held. They expressed their appreciation to Ajax Mayor Steve Parish, Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan, and Regional Chair Roger Anderson for taking part and helping to make it one of the most popular tournaments in Durham Region, year after year. Pictured: From left, Bill Collier, Chad Hanna, Jim Witty, Dave Ryan, Steve Parish, Roger Anderson, RVHSF Board Chair Judith Barker, and RVHS Board Chair Joan Wideman. Click here to read more about the event at Foundation Chat.
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Music Healz 
A special thanks to the great folks at Zone Music for organizing Music Healz, a charity rock marathon, Sept. 16, at Grizzly's Pub in Pickering. The 10-hour show featured some amazing bands and organizers collected $10 entry fees throughout the day, along with donations, to go toward Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. Pictured: One of the bands that rocked the stage on Sunday. |
Ribfest adds 
up to big donation
Thanks to the Rotary Club of Scarborough, and thousands of hungry participants of the club's annual Ribfest this past August, the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation received a generous gift of $4,000 to support excellent, local health care for the patients of Rouge Valley Centenary hospital. Rotary Club of Scarborough President, Adam McBrain, presented the funds to a representative of the foundation at their regular meeting, Sept. 18, at the Scarboro Golf and Country Club. An equal amount was donated to the Scarborough Hospital Foundation. The Rotary Club says it is proud that a community event such as Scarborough Ribfest can support each of the hospitals that provide excellent care to local residents. Pictured: Rotary members Bruce Pettit, President Adam McBrain and Don Hall made the presentation to Maureen Dowhaniuk of the Foundation. |
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F O U N D A T I O N N E W S
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Diana is 2012  Sokolowski Award winner
The Mayors' Charity Golf Classic, aside from a great day on the links, is an opportunity for the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation to announce the recipient of the Howard Sokolowski Award, presented to an individual who has shown great dedication to health care in the community.
A closely-guarded secret until the post-golf dinner, this year's recipient was revealed to be Diana Hills-Milligan, who has been involved for a number of years as a leader in numerous fundraising activities supporting the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation, dating back to the 1990s.
Pictured: Diana Hills-Milligan accepts the award from Mayors' Charity Golf Classic Co-chair, Jim Witty.
See more pictures of the presentation here.
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Consider a gift in tribute
"Thank you". No matter how you say it, everyone likes to hear it.
By simply making a tribute gift, you can show your appreciation to Rouge Valley's great physicians, nurses and other allied professionals as they work tirelessly to care for you, your family, friends and neighbours.
When you make a gift in someone's honour, the Foundation sends them a card passing along your words of thanks, as well as acknowledging your generosity to Rouge Valley. To find out more, call 905-683-2320, ext. 1501, 416-281-7342 or go online to rougevalley.ca/rvhsf. |
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V O L U N T E E R N E W S
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Volunteers make 
the difference
The Mayors' Charity Golf Classic recognized the volunteers of the event for their contribution, Sept. 11, during the evening's speeches. "The unsung heroes of this event, (are) the volunteers who make this event run so well," said event co-chair Jim Witty. "More than 30 volunteers join us at the tournament each year to make sure everything runs as smoothly possible. These volunteers come from the community, our partner corporations and hospital staff and we cannot thank them enough for their hard work, dedication and for their valuable time." Pictured: One of the many volunteers was Pat Campkin, who served fresh shrimp to the golfers as they visited her food station throughout the round.
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E V E N T N E W S
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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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H O S P I T A L N E W S
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Film Festival 
voting still open
There is still time to take part in the Hands Up Film Festival (HUFF) at Rouge Valley Health System. The festival showcases eight one-minute-long films that were produced by and star staff and physicians at RVHS. Staff members were challenged to produce videos that reflect the hospital's relentless focus on patient safety. Have a look at the films and vote for your favourite before the end of the day, Sept. 21. Click here to see the videos.
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| F U N D R A I S I N G E V E N T S |
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
Bill Manners Memorial Golf Tournament
Four Seasons Golf Club, Pickering
Friday, September 28, 2012
email manners.golf@gmail.com
Cutathon Fundraiser
Loose Endz The Salon, 235 Bayly St. Ajax
Sunday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hair cuts for a $10 donation to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital
Click here for more details.
4th Annual Fashion Show
On the Park Lexus Dealership, Scarborough
Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, 1 p.m.
Tickets are $50 each.
Sponsorships available
October
Legacy of Care Society Recognition
Cedar Ridge Creative Centre,
225 Confederation Drive, Scarborough, ON
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Honouring the Planned Giving Donors of
Rouge Valley Health System Foundation
All are welcome to attend, but you must RSVP
by calling 416-281-7342 or by email to foundation@rougevalley.ca.
November Run the Lake (NEW DATE) Rotary Park, Ajax
Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012
View more details here.
Register to run here.
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