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Greetings!
December is finally here and with it, of course, comes the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation's annual Gift of Health campaign.
 Personally, it is truly humbling to see the overwhelming support we receive from our generous donors each holiday season. But along with that, it is always heart-warming to read some of the personal messages that accompany the donations.
Inside many of the envelopes we find hand-written notes on the little gift-shaped paper we include in letters to our donors, with words of thanks and kind support for our staff and the patients they care for. We post these notes for everyone to read on seasonal displays in the lobbies of both Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital and Rouge Valley Centenary hospital.
We often see people stopping to read these notes, doctors, nurses, patients and their families.
So thank you for your wonderful support and for your kind messages everyone. They are very much appreciated by everyone here.
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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Now that's Amore! 
The 2012 edition of the Pickering Mayor's Gala was a tremendous success, and love was in the air as guests celebrated That's Amore, an Italian theme at the transformed Pickering Rec Complex on Nov. 24. The talented Mark Masri performed and it was a great night of fun for all of the guests, with a true Italian meal in many courses, along with the ambiance of the 'old country' displayed throughout the venue. The Rouge Valley Health System Foundation is very proud to be one of the recipients of the funds raised at the Gala each year. Thank you to Mayor Ryan and his wife Anne for hosting such a beautiful evening. Pictured: Left, Diana Hills-Milligan Gala Chairwoman, with Mayor Dave Ryan and his wife Anne.To see all of the pictures from this year's Gala, click here.
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RBC officials visit  revamped children's mental health unit
Representatives from RBC were treated to a tour of the Shoniker Clinic's Child & Adolescent Mental Health Clinic recently, to see how their funding has led to many improvements to the unit in the past year. Julie Kish, Manager, Child & Adolescent Mental Health and Crisis Program, showed the group of area managers and branch managers in the Scarborough area, the new furniture, modern decor and explained the many ways the funds have helped staff in the department to better care for their young patients. Pictured: Julie Kish, left, gave the group of RBC officials, along with Foundation staff, a tour of the unit. |
Tying up all of the 
Loose Endz!
Loose Endz The Salon hosted a Cutathon in support of the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation this fall and it was a great success, raising $1,000 for their community hospital.
The official cheque presentation took place Nov. 24. The Foundation would like to express its great appreciation to this local business for supporting local health care and especially the patients of Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital.
Pictured: Loose Endz owner Silvana is surrounded by the staff of her Ajax salon, from left, Kristen, Amy and Julia, as they had some fun during the cheque presentation.
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St. Malachy's and McDonalds
team up for
Buy a Bed
St. Malachy's school in Scarborough held another fundraiser at Port Union McDonald's on Nov. 26, with great success.
There are 200 students at the school and many of them, along with their families, took part with teachers and other faculty behind the counter serving to their students and parents. This is the second time they have held this fundraiser for Rouge Valley Centenary hospital's Buy a Bed campaign. The location's owners, the Bartletts, were also all there - a wonderful show of support for the hospital, and so welcoming to the St. Malachy's community! The Bartlett family and their McDonald's restaurants have sponsored 7 beds for the campaign. Thank you again on behalf of the Foundation to the Bartletts and St. Malachy!
Pictured: Teachers at the event were dressed appropriately in Buy a Bed T-shirts.
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Let the Foundation help  you write your cards this holiday season
For that person on your Christmas list who has everything, we have a suggestion to help. This year, consider making a donation to the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation, in their honour. We'll send a card to each person you choose on your behalf! They are beautiful holiday cards that can honour a hospital staff member or a loved one. The cards can be personalized to include any message you would like to add. They are only five for $20 or 20 for $50 To find out more or to place a donation and arrange for the cards to be mailed, contact Laurie Breeze at lbreeze@rougevalley.ca. Or call Laurie at 416-281-7342.
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Donors give the  Gift of Health
Our annual holiday campaign, the Gift of Life, is well underway in West Durham and East Scarborough. Look for our advertisements in local newspapers like the Scarborough Mirror and Ajax and Pickering News Advertiser, as well as the Monsoon Journal and even on the back of a Durham Region Transit bus!
We are very grateful for the support of our donors, like you, and we hope when you consider charitable gifts this month, you will think of the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation. Aside from financial gifts, keep in mind that your business or staff can host a toy drive, and we can help you share these gifts with children receiving care at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering or Rouge Valley Centenary during the holiday season.
And, as you see pictured, we welcome all of your holiday messages, which we are posting in the lobbies of both hospital sites, for staff and patients to read.
To find out more, call 905-683-2320 ext. 1501 or 416-281-7342 to tell us about your toy drive, or to make an online donation, click here.
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Just warming up 
When we put out a call to the knitters of Ajax and Pickering, we didn't know exactly what response to expect. What happened was a very pleasant surprise! Individual knitters and groups from both communities answered the call, big time! We have had a number of donations of lap blankets made already with more expected yet. The Auxiliary to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital is collecting and distributing the donations as they come in. Thank you for all of the beautiful blankets received so far and we look forward to sharing them with the Auxiliary and then to the many patients in different departments at the hospital who are always happy to receive such a thoughtful and warm gift. Pictured: Top photo, Susan Reed of St. Paul's United, delivered a big bag of blankets, received by RVHSF Event Coordinator, Danielle De Luca.Second photo: Esther Grzywatz of Pickering brought in several blankets she made herself, received by RVHSF Vice President, Tracy Paterson.
Read more about the need for blankets at our blog, Foundation Chat.
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H O S P I T A L N E W S
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Rouge Valley's Echo magazine brings season's greetings and hospital news
Seasonal photos of staff, physicians and volunteers; welcoming patients to our hospital with a new registration and check-in process; ensuring access  to emergency cardiac services for patients throughout the region; and introducing three new physicians who have joined our medical team - these are just some of the latest news items featured in the new issue of the Echo, Rouge Valley Health System's (RVHS) quarterly magazine.
Other Echo highlights include:
Rouge Valley receiving highest accreditation standing possible;
Rouge Valley winning a gold Quality Healthcare Workplace Award;
CEO blog on big changes needed in our health care system; and
Celebrating 65 staff members who donated to the Buy a Bed campaign.
This new issue is now available on the RVHS Community News web page at www.rougevalley.ca/community-news. Copies of the Echo will also be available throughout the hospital's two campuses in east Toronto and west Durham. You can download your copy today using the following link: www.rougevalley.ca/images/PDFs/Echo/echo-fall-2012-web.pdf
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Gift of securities come in many sizes
For the sixth year in a row, long-time donor Frank Gehring has donated 10 shares of Royal Bank of Canada stock to the Foundation.
"I purchased 200 shares and now donate 10 shares each year to Rouge Valley in support of patient care." says Mr. Gehring.
The common misconception is that you have to to donate hundreds of shares to gain any tax benefit. Not true. If you're looking for tax relief from capital gains or simply wish to make a charitable contribution, a donation of a few shares can still pave the way to tax relief. Talk to your professional advisor to determine if this strategy works for you and how many shares you can donate to meet your tax objectives.
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
December Courtyard Chiropractic Health Centre 15th Anniversary
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012
For: Rouge Valley Health System Foundation
Location: Grapevine Restaurant, Rouge Valley Centenary hospital
Time: Noon to 2 p.m & 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Silent Auction including Raptors Tickets!
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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