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With Christmas only a few days away, everyone here at the Foundation is looking forward to time with family and friends next week. But that doesn't mean it hasn't been a busy time for us, as you'll see with the many news items in this edition of Community Giving.
We have enjoyed a tremendous 2013 helping our great nurses and doctors provide great care close to home and we want to extend our best wishes for a very Merry Christmas to the many donors who celebrate the holiday as well as a Happy New Year to all.
Sincerely,
Chad Hanna, President & CEO, Rouge Valley Health System Foundation
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New Soul delivers 
big cheque at Kia
The Rouge Valley Health System Foundation was invited to the unveiling of the newest Kia Soul on December 5 at Bessada Kia in Pickering. The folks at Bessada Kia chose to use this great occasion as an opportunity to present a $5,000 donation to the Foundation, to support the best patient experience at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital.
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Durham Tamil Association supports Foundation with $5,000 gift
The Durham Tamil Association recently presented a cheque for $5,150 to Mary Slavik, of the RVHS Foundation, with the help of Ajax Mayor Steve Parish. The funds supported the Durham LifeBeat bandathon and were donated in memory of Dan Ganesan.
The Foundation is grateful for the tremendous support and the funds will go toward purchasing a new operating table used in many surgeries, including cancer procedures, at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital.
Learn more about the Durham Tamil Association and the great work they do to support the community, by clicking here.
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 Equipment donations helping patients
get around
In recent months, the Foundation has been contacted by grateful patients and their families wishing to support patients at Rouge Valley Centenary hospital, with equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, and crutches.
As a result, these items have been distributed to staff to provide to patients in Centenary's Chemotherapy and Oncology Clinic and the Emergency Department. The Foundation thanks the Panchal family, in memory of Lina (Lily) Panchal, the Giannou family in memory of Ted Giannou, the Arjmand family, and the Collins family in memory of John and Mary Collins, for helping to make the patient experience the best it can be at Rouge Valley Health System.
Pictured: Staff at Centenary, in the Chemotherapy and Oncology Clinic above, and Emergency below, were more than happy to receive the donations to provide to their patients.
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Beautiful quilts 
are presents
for patients
The Twisted Stitchers Quilt Guild in Ajax delivered handmade quilts for patients at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital this week.
Kathy and Sue brought in the results of some of the group's latest efforts, six beautiful quilts to be given to recovering patients at RVAP. On behalf of the staff and Auxiliary who distribute the quilts to patients, thank you ladies for this generous gift.
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The Auxiliary to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital (RVAP) held its annual bake sale on December 11 with great results. Thanks to hungry staff and visitors, the Auxiliary reports they raised an impressive $803.75!
Pictured: Four of the Auxiliary members setting up the bake sale show off the great treats they had for sale on December 11.
Penny drive total now well over $2,000!
The Auxiliary reports that their ongoing penny drive has now reached $2,107.72! The Auxiliary is collecting your old pennies, along with any other coins weighing you down, in collection jugs at each of the two entrances to RVAP.
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RVC volunteers 
bring the goods
Centenary's Volunteer Services held a mini-bazaar on December 5 and had exceptional results. The event raised $2,537.75!
Pictured: A volunteer stands behind one of the many tables with crafts, knitting and treats available.
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Thank you for your kind messages!
Through the Gift of Health campaign, the Foundation is posting messages from our donors on Christmas tree poster boards located at both Rouge  Valley Ajax and Pickering and Rouge Valley Centenary. We have received so many kind Christmas messages directed to our staff and patients and we are so grateful for the wonderful supporters who send these with their donations. Here are a few more messages that can be seen on the display:
"Seasons Greetings to patients and staff with best wishes for a healthy and peaceful New Year, from Myrna and David." "Happy holidays to those who are not able to be home during this time due to work or health! P. Populkas." "I'm sure you will be as well cared for at Centenary as I was 10 years ago (angioplasty). Merry Christmas, John S."
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A new home for old video games
The National Post's Financial Post Tech Desk editor, Matt Hartley, is collecting new and used video games for children's hospitals and  pediatric centres across Canada, in his annual Hartley's Video Game drive for Kids. Last year he collected more than 1,100 games and consoles, which were donated to child's life departments from coast to coast, including to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital and Rouge Valley Centenary hospital. To learn more or to find out how you can donate your video games or console, click here.
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P L A N N E D G I V I N G N E W S
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Your gift of securities can achieve significant tax savings
The Canadian and Global equity markets have done very well in 2013. Within the past 12 months shares in Magna have appreciated 79%, CP Rail 58%, and West Jet 45%. Consider making a gift of securities - donate a specific number of shares that equals the gain in your portfolio over the past year. Donate securities directly to the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation and receive a charitable tax receipt that could help you achieve significant tax savings.
Already this month, Frank Gehring made his annual donation of 10 bank shares, John Walker donated $10,000 worth of securities to benefit cardiac care, and Dr. Joseph Ricci donated $15,000 worth of securities to the Foundation. Whether you donate a specific number of shares, or a specific value of shares, every donation benefits patient care at Rouge Valley Health System.
Click here to obtain a copy of a Gift of Securities Transfer Form, or contact the Foundation office at 416-281-7342 for more details.
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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
February
To Rouge with Love
Rouge Valley Health System's Cardiac Care Cocktail Parties
A February month-long fundraiser
Contact Ros Sagar-Lal for details on how you can host a fundraiser in your home with friends and family.
March
Rouge After Dark
Rouge Valley Health System Foundation's annual gala
Friday, March 28, 2014
Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex
Visit rougegala.ca for more details.
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