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Foundation Update eNews                                   March 19, 2014  
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Sold Out!

Those are great words to say when you are still weeks away from a major fundraising event. So you can understand our excitement here as the organizing committee and Foundation staff announced early this month that tickets are no longer available for this year's Rouge Valley Health System Foundation Gala, Rouge after Dark.
 
A full house will enjoy the beautiful Liberty Grand in Toronto, with an amazing lineup of jazz musicians, a world-class menu, a charity casino and more surprises planned throughout the night.

And in mentioning the organizing committee, I would like to pay special tribute to our co-chairs, Lucy Stocco and Dr. Michael Chang for leading the team and making the event a success before we even open the doors on March 28. They and each of the members of their committee worked diligently to make this year a 'can't-miss' event.

Sincerely, 
 

Chad Hanna 

Chad Hanna, President & CEO, Rouge Valley Health System Foundation

D O N O R  N E W S

Durham Chair gets
first-hand look at
new equipment  

Fundraising for the Heart of it All campaign was completed in the spring of 2013 and as a result the new echocardiogram machines have been in use for more than a year. The community donors to the campaign were celebrated at a special event last June, but the campaign marked its final stage on March 14 this year, when the final installment of a $500,000 gift to the campaign was recognized with a visit from Durham Region Chairman Roger Anderson.

In all, it was possible for five echocardiogram machines and even two portable machines to be purchased for both Rouge Valley Health System sites. The event was recognized in the Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser.

Pictured: From left are Wendy Nagy, a campaign volunteer and member of staff for the Cardiac Diagnostic team, with Campaign Director Katherine Craine, Durham Region Chair Roger Anderson, Dr. Joe Ricci and Foundation President & CEO Chad Hanna. 

E V E N T  N E W S   


Join the RVHS Cardiac Rehab team for their 17th annual Walk with Heart on Saturday, April 26th, 2014. Help raise $100,000 to support the cardiac care program in your community!

 

Please help these dedicated staff and volunteers to reach their goal by making a personal donation, and by asking friends, family and co-workers to consider a donation through online giving. They also hope you will join them at the walk on Saturday, April 26, along with your family and friends, to help them reach their goal of 650 walkers on walk day! Walk times are scheduled at 8:30 am, 9:30 am, 10:30 am and 11:30 am with special events and challenges each hour!

 

Pictured: Volunteers are excited to be a part of the 2014 Walk with Heart. 


Find all of the details about the event and links to donate or signup, here.
M*A*S*H BASH is back, finally!

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital and the 20th anniversary of the opening of the west tower, the second version of  M*A*S*H BASH will be repeated on Saturday, May 10, 2014, at the Ajax Community Centre. 

Guests will receive a T-shirt (based on availability) and the first 400 receive dog tags, in true army fashion. Tickets are $50 and available now at both Foundation offices! Based on word of mouth sales, this too will be a sellout!

Learn more about the event here.
The race for glory returns May 23

The Bed Race returns on May 23, 2014 and it's time to get your team and fundraising started, so you can win the top trophies!

Check out the details and how to get involved as a participant or as a sponsor and have your company involved in one of the most popular events of the year, by watching the video link, or visit www.bedrace.ca.

The race is on to buy a new operating table for Rouge Valley Centenary hospital!

H O S P I T A L  N E W S   

     

The community will now have greater access to the regional cardiovascular rehabilitation and secondary prevention service thanks to the addition of three new sites in Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa.This live-saving and life-changing service is offered at no charge to patients through a partnership between Rouge Valley Health System and Lakeridge Health, as part of the Central East Regional Cardiac Care Program.

To read more about the program, visit www.rougevalley.ca.

U P C O M 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

March
Rouge After Dark (Sold Out!)
Rouge Valley Health System Foundation's annual gala
Friday, March 28, 2014
Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex
Visit rougegala.ca for more details.

The Healing Hope Brunch
Sunday, March 30, 2014, 1 to 5 p.m.
Letna Allen-Rowe, a former patient of the Rouge Valley Centenary hospital Oncology Unit, holds her second-annual fundraiser at St. Peter & Paul Banquet Hall, 237 Milner Ave in Scarborough.
Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online by clicking here or arranged by contacting the Foundation office or calling Ms. Letna at 416-286-4857. Find out more at www.MsLetna.com.

April
Walk with Heart 2014
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Help raise $100,000 to support the Cardiac Care Program at RVHS, by taking part in, or sponsoring a participant in this year's walk. Held at the Rouge Valley Centenary hospital rehab track, on the 11th Floor, walk times are scheduled at 8:30am, 9:30am, 10:30am and 11:30am with special events and challenges each hour. For more information, contact the cardiac rehab office by phone at 416-281-7022 or visit www.rougevalley.ca/walkwithheart.

May
M*A*S*H BASH 2014
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Ajax Community Centre
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital and the 20th anniversary of the opening of the hospital's west tower, the second version of M*A*S*H BASH returns. Along with a meal and entertainment, guests get a M*A*S*H BASH T-shirt (based on availability) and in true army fashion the first 400 guests receive a set of dog tags. Click here for more information.
Tickets are $50 and can be arranged by calling Danielle at 905-683-2320, ext. 1501 or by email at ddeluca@rougevalley.ca.

Rouge Valley Centenary Bed Race
Friday, May 23, 2014
Scarborough Town Centre
Get your team ready to run in this fun annual bed race to support a new operating table for Rouge Valley Centenary hospital.
Find out all of the details and find links to register you and your team at www.bedrace.ca.

June

Who's Your Caddy? Women's-only Golf Tournament 

Monday June 2, 2014
Cherry Downs Golf and Country Club
An all Women's Tournament featuring team-theme costumes, contests, fun times and awesome caddies!
Starts with lunch at noon and tee off at 1 p.m.
To register a team or to get more information call 905-683-2320 x 1501 or email Danielle at ddeluca@rougevalley.ca.    

Gates Open In-Home & Garden Tour

Saturday June 14th, 2014, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The homes of the Scarborough Bluffs are well known for their unique architecture, beautiful gardens, and envied for their spectacular views of Lake Ontario, and a select number of these properties will swing open wide their front gates to welcome guests of a second year, in support of the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation.

For ticket information, click here. 

 

 
 
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