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Greetings!
I hope you are enjoying this wonderful fall season as much as everyone here at the Foundation has been.
As always, things have been busy for our staff, with two special events taking place recently. I want to say thank you to everyone who participated in the Durham LifeBeat 24-Hour Bandathon on Sept. 27 & 28, as well as the annual Feeling Fabulous for Fall Fashion Show, Oct. 6.
Both events were great successes and you will read more about each of them in the news reports below. But please allow me the opportunity to point out that we are truly grateful to the community volunteers who helped organize and make the events so special.
In October, excuse me 'Bro-tober', our attention is now focused on The Bro Initiative. I've been having fun growing my goatee for the cause, as have many men who have registered for this Rouge Valley exclusive campaign. I encourage you to check out the event listings below in order to mark your calendars with the time and place for a few Bro events coming up later this month.
As always, thank you for your continued support.
Best regards, 
Chad Hanna, President & CEO, Rouge Valley Health System Foundation
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 Durham LifeBeat a big success
From sunset to sunset, Friday Sept. 27 to Saturday, Sept. 28, the music played non-stop in support of the Rouge Valley Health System's cancer care and surgical programs, with a large number of local youth performers taking the stage for a 24-hour musical bandathon, at Pickering High School. In the end, the amazing event collected an outstanding amount, more than $40,000 and with fundraising continuing, they have currently reached $45,000! Read more about the event and find a link to all of the pictures here. Pictured: Two of the young singers perform during the Saturday evening portion of the 24-hour musical bandathon.
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 Foundation has a flair for fashion
A number of surgeons from Rouge Valley Health System, along with up-and-coming models, were dressed for success in fabulous fall fashions at the 5th Annual Feeling Fabulous for Fall Fashion Show, at the chic venue of Lexus on the Park, in Toronto, Oct. 6.
Funds from this year's show are to be used to support the Rouge Valley Health System Surgical Program.
Pictured: Dr. Jason Smith, orthopaedic surgeon, was one of the models in the show and emcee Andria Case, of CTV, had fun telling the audience about the young and single doctor as he took his turn on the runway.
Read more about the event and find a link to all of the photos from this year's show here.
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 Bro-tober inspires video tributes to Bro-hood
Want to know what it means to be a Bro? Check out the RVHSFoundation YouTube channel to see videos of how a Bro gets the job done.
The Bro Initiative campaign has some exciting events coming up in the weeks ahead. All of the details are listed below in the events listings and you won't want to miss out on the great food being offered and fun activities some of our sponsors have planned in the last two weeks of Bro-tober.
Check out the Bro-to-Bro offers our sponsors offer.
If you haven't signed up to grow a moustache or beard, or to celebrate the facial hair you already have, it's not too late. Visit the Bro fundraising site here to register or find a Bro or Bro Team to sponsor with a donation
to help purchase new medical power tools for Rouge Valley.
In the news: The Scarborough Mirror and Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser both published awesome stories about the campaign.
Pictured: Click the video link to see how Teddy handles ACL surgery with his surgeon, Dr. Jason Smith.
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P L A N N E D G I V I N G
|  Foundation celebrates its largest bequest
The Rouge Valley Health System Foundation's Legacy of Care Society annual recognition evening was held September 26 with a cocktail reception at Kinsmen Heritage Centre in Ajax.
Among the honorees, the late Mrs. Thelma Owens was celebrated. As the executor of her estate, Mr. Ray Hickey, presented a cheque in the amount of $316,488, the single largest bequest Rouge Valley has ever received. Mr. Hickey described Ms. Owens as a quiet, humble person who believed in helping others in her community. The Foundation is honoured she selected Rouge Valley as one of her community benefactors.
Also honoured that night were Helen Hedge, Ann Moore, Gord Moore, Thomas Wheeler, Eileen Mason, and Frank Ortencio.
Pictured: Recognizing the bequest from the estate of Thelma Owens are, from left, MPP Joe Dickson, Frank Ortencio, Ray Hickey, Monica Hickey, Foundation Chair Judith Barker, Foundation Vice President Tracy Paterson and Kevin Murdock.
Read more about the event and find a link to more photos here.
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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
October Pickering Professional Firefighters Assoc. Boot Drive Saturday October 19, 2013
Various plazas throughout Pickering
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (volunteers needed)
Help support our local firefighters raise money for Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital.
Contact: Danielle at 905-683-2320 x1501 or ddeluca@rougevalley.ca
Bro Day at Pizza Pinos
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Pizza Pinos, 855 Westney Rd S., Ajax
Donation to be made to The Bro Initiative for every pizza ordered.
Visit the restaurant or call 905-683-4946.
Lick's Bro Family Night
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Time: 4 to 9 p.m.
Lick's Homeburgers, 780 Kingston Rd, Pickering
Boss Bro sponsor Lick's is donating 25% of the proceeds from this event to The Bro Initiative.
Celebrity Bartending on October 24th
Magwyers Pub
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Time: 4 to 7 p.m.
Surgeons from Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital are the celebrities pulling pints for tips for The Bro Initiative.
Come out to support the amazing surgeons like Dr. Joel Lobo, Dr. Mark Porte and Dr. Scott Donaghue!
Celebrity Bartending on October 24th
Jack Astor's Scarborough
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Time: 5 to 9 p.m.
580 Progress Ave., Scarborough
Surgeons from Rouge Valley Centenary hospital are the celebrities, competing in a Bartender Olympics for The Bro Initiative.
Come out to see some of the surgeons of Rouge Valley, like Dr. Jon Hummel, Annette Peddle, Dr. Jason Smith and Dr. Michael Chang try their hand at Flair bartending, alongside some of the best Flair bartenders around!
Prizes, raffles and more available throughout the evening.
Suggested entry fee is only $5!
Run the Lake
Sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of Ajax and Pickering
Saturday, October 26, 2013. 9 a.m. start
5 and 10 km Run
Ajax Rotary Park
Download the registration form and full details here.
Jack Astor's Pickering Halloween Bro Night
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Time: 8 p.m. until closing
1355 Kingston Rd Pickering, at Pickering Town Centre
Surgeons from Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital are the celebrities, competing in a Bartender Olympics for The Bro Initiative.
Come out to see some of the surgeons of Rouge Valley try their hand at Flair bartending, alongside some of the best Flair bartenders around!
Prizes, raffles and more available throughout the evening. This special Halloween Bro Party is just $10 to attend! Tickets available in advance at Jack Astor's or at the door, but space is limited, so buying in advance is recommended.
November
Attend a FREE Will and financial planning seminar. Learn about the most important points you need in your Will. Learn how to minimize your taxes and leave more money to your heirs. To register, c all Mary Slavik at 416-281-7342 or email at mslavik@rougevalley. ca. November 13, 2013 - in Scarborough 701 Milner Avenue (Milner & McCowan Rd), 3rd floor. Parking behind building. Parking pass will be provided at end of seminar. November 19, 2013 - in Ajax McEachnie Family Centre, 20 Church Street North. Free parking.
City of Pickering Mayor's Gala (Sold Out!) Saturday, November 23, 2013
Pickering Recreation Complex
Cocktails at 5:30 p.m.
Learn more at www.mayorsgala.com.
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