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Greetings!
It's unmistakable. The holiday season is upon us.
Many stores are already decorated and some are even playing seasonal music to set the mood. And here at the Rouge Valley Health System, you will see signs of the holidays springing up starting this week, with Christmas trees up and decorated in different units and a holiday display in the lobbies of both Rouge Valley Centenary hospital and Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital.
We are very grateful to our volunteers for helping to create these displays and we encourage you to make a contribution as well. Each year we have space to post season's greeting and messages of appreciation to our staff, from patients, families and community supporters.
Please look for it the next time you visit. There's a good chance you will see one of the hospital's staff stopping to read the messages, which they greatly appreciate.
Best regards, 
Chad Hanna, President & CEORouge Valley Health System Foundation
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E V E N T N E W S
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Bid for Grey Cup tickets to support the Mayor's Gala 
The Pickering Mayor's Gala has an exciting live auction prize this year, tickets to the 100th Grey Cup! See the host Toronto Argos go for an historic win on their home field. Two Grey Cup tickets are up for auction and the seats will be awarded at the Gala, Saturday, Nov. 24. But you can take your best shot at scoring this touchdown even if you cannot attend the Gala, by placing a bid in advance. Email bids are being accepted from now until Nov. 23 and if your bid can't be beat by the end of the live auction on Nov. 24, you will be the winner of two amazing seats to the biggest football game in Canadian history, in the 8th row of Section 214 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto. If you are not on hand, a Gala representative will contact you as soon as possible to inform you if your bid is a winner.
With a face-value of $399 per ticket, the reserve bid for these hard-to-get seats starts at $800 for the two-ticket package. Don't miss out on this chance to win two seats to this historic Grey Cup game, make a bid today!
Email your bid to Diana Hills-Milligan at dhills@veridian.on.ca.
For more information visit www.mayorsgala.com.
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D O N O R N E W S
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Decking the halls  with new artwork
In time for the holiday season, new paintings and a couple of photographs by local artists - including members of staff and Auxiliary volunteers - is being displayed in the corridors of Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. These wonderful amateur artists know that their talent is having an impact on patients, visitors and staff. Plus, if an artist sells their work they make a donation to Rouge Valley Health System Foundation. Special thanks to Alma Kelley who is spearheading this project. See all of the artwork on display by clicking here. Pictured: The artists gathered to see their new work on display at RVAP last week.
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Makeovers make  a difference
Shoppers Drug Mart, in the Pickering Town Centre, held a makeover event, Nov. 3, and Derek Selby, of Cover FX, was there demonstrating the latest in makeup techniques and applications. Along with complimentary makeovers, when guests purchased a makeup surprise bag, $5 went toward the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital Women's and Children's program. Along with a donation from the store itself, and Cover FX, the total donation for the event was an amazing $3,500! Pictured: Makeup experts apply different Cover FX products to the participants of the complimentary makeovers, Nov. 3. |
Run the Lake cool 
fun for runners
On a cool but sunny Saturday, more than 100 runners came out to Rotary Park on the Ajax waterfront to take part in the 2012 Run the Lake, Nov. 3, organized by the Rotary Clubs of Ajax and Pickering.
This year, proceeds from the event will purchase Bili Lights for the Women's and Children's Program at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. A Bili Light is a phototherapy tool used to treat newborn jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia). Pictured: Runners were dressed appropriately for this year's Run the Lake at Rotary Park in Ajax. To read more about the Bili lights and see all of the pictures from the event, click here. |
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F O U N D A T I O N N E W S
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RVHSF featured  in Hospital News
Do you read the Hospital News? It is the health care industry's news source in Canada and is available at entrances to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital and Rouge Valley Centenary hospital. There is good reason to read this month's issue, with a focus on fundraising and a story dedicated to RVHSF. Pick up a copy to read our full-page story in the print version or currently it is available as a featured link from their home page here.
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Welcome to the Foundation Danielle!
Danielle De Luca joined the staff of the Foundation this month and will be stepping in to the role of Events Coordinator.  She has been in the Event industry for just over six years. She started her journey at Toronto's Rogers Centre managing the Premium Suites & Lounges for two seasons, taking a permanent position locally at Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility. She worked at the club for five years as the Special Events Coordinator and was promoted to the Event Manager in her final year.
Danielle's passion for planning has lead her to the RVHSF where she will be the Event Coordinator, assisting with the planning of annual events and third party functions. She is very excited to start planning with the team, working with our dedicated volunteers and sponsors and will be committed to building lasting relationships with all of our supporters. |
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V O L U N T E E R N E W S
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Loonies, toonies  for volunteers
Rouge Valley Centenary Volunteer Services held a Loonie/Toonie Walk in the Front Lobby of the hospital on Nov. 15. Generous staff and visitors donated loonies, toonies, quarters, nickels, dimes, pennies and even paper money! All monies raised from the event will go toward much-needed hospital equipment. See more pictures here. Pictured: Joann Wong, left, a co-op student here at RVC is generously donating to the volunteers, represented by Fundraising Committee champions, Margaret and Elizabeth.
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Santa pays an  early visit to West Durham
The Santa Claus parades were held on Nov. 10 in Ajax and Pickering and once again, we were overwhelmed by the great volunteer support we received, with many people donning scrubs to walk the route representing the Foundation.
The Pickering parade was held in the morning and later that day the Ajax parade of lights hits the street in the evening. The Rouge Valley Health System was once again represented by a float created by the Foundation, thanks to financial and personal support of Board Director Dr. Romas Stas, Associate Chief of Staff for RVHS.
Pictured: Volunteers hand out small gifts to the parade audience in Pickering.
See all of the pictures from the Pickering parade here.
See all of the pictures from the Ajax parade here.
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H O S P I T A L N E W S
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For the second consecutive year, Rouge Valley Health System (RVHS) has been recognized with a gold Quality Healthcare Workplace Award for its actions in creating a healthy workplace for its 3,500 staff, physicians and volunteers.
The Ontario Health Association (OHA) and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care - HealthForceOntario, sponsor the award, which is in its third year. RVHS was among 39 health care organizations across Ontario recognized for efforts to improve the workplace in ways that contribute to employees' quality of work life and the quality of the care and services delivered. The winners were honoured during last week's OHA's annual HealthAchieve conference at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
To read the full story, visit www.rougevalley.ca.
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P L A N N E D G I V I N G
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Special tax incentive until Dec. 31
Since 2006 the government has provided incentives for people to make a gift to their favourite charity by donating securities. This type of donation, to an organization such as Rouge Valley Health System Foundation, can eliminate the capital gains tax payable, while providing you with a tax credit based on the current, full-market value of the gift.
In turn, your gift will help Rouge Valley purchase vital equipment that is essential to the treatment and care of thousands of patients at your community hospital. We hope you will take time to consider this type of gift when addressing your financial and tax planning for this year. Remember, you have until December 31st to make a gift of securities for this current tax year.
For more information, contact Mary Slavik, Director, Planned Giving at 416-281-7462 or at mslavik@rougevalley.ca.
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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
November City of Pickering Mayor's Gala
Date: Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012
For: Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital
Location: Pickering Recreation Complex
Contact: Visit www.mayorsgala.com
January
Ajax Polar Bear swim
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013
Time: 1 to 2 p.m.
For: Heart of it All campaign
Location: Paradise Park in Ajax
Contact: eric@modernmediaperspectives.com
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