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Next week one of the most exciting events of the year will be at the starting line when the Bed Race returns to Scarborough Town Centre, on Friday, May 23. If you haven't seen the races and you don't know about Rouge Valley's Bed Race, let me tell you what a great time we have raising funds for hospital equipment, like we will be for a new operating table this year. The costumes, the friendly rivalries and the effort the runners put into every heat, to get the bed across the finish line, bring an amazing level of excitement to this fundraiser.  Check out the video at left to see for yourself and I encourage you to be a part of the action. Support a team with a donation to help them win the fundraising team trophy and make plans to come out and cheer them on. Your friends might see you on CTV on the News at Noon too! I'll have my running shoes laced up when I see you on Friday! Sincerely,
Chad Hanna, President & CEO, Rouge Valley Health System Foundation
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 M*A*S*H Bash
a big hit!
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 when the first event was held, the second version of M*A*S*H Bash returned on May 10 to the Ajax Community Centre. The community came together for a great party with close to 400 people enjoying great live music and a deejay, along with a meal and contests for best M*A*S*H costumes and trivia.Thanks to everyone who attended and all of the volunteers and sponsors that made the night a tremendous success! Pictured: Some of the Rouge Valley staff on hand, who have worked there for 20 or more years, gathered for a group photo at M*A*S*H Bash.
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Drinks all around!
Jack Astor's at Scarborough Town Centre was the place to be on Tuesday May 6 for their annual flair bartending competition, all the while raising funds for Rouge Valley Centenary hospital's Surgical Program. Emceed by Devo Brown from KISS 92.5, teams showed off their bottle tosses and glass spins in front of an energetic crowd. Among the judges was Rouge Valley's own Dr. Jason C. Smith, Chief of Orthopaedics at RVC. See pictures from the event here. The same competition was held at the Pickering Jack Astor's the following night, May 7, with the local hotspot using the occasion to raise funds for the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital paediatric unit. Rouge Valley's own Donna Brownlee, a manager in the paeds unit at Ajax and Pickering hospital, helped judge the winners at the Pickering event. See pictures here. Pictured above: Judges at the Pickering Jack's included RVAP's own Donna Brownlee, far left. Below: Judges at the Scarborough Jack's included RVC's own Dr. Jason C. Smith, (in front, second from right).
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 New fetal monitors
make a difference
for new moms
Thanks to the successful Mayor's Gala, held in Pickering last fall, the
Rouge Valley Health System Foundation was excited on May 6, to celebrate the addition of three new fetal monitors helping to make childbirth as safe as possible for mother and baby at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital.
To see photos from the Mayor's Gala, click here.
Pictured: Checking out the new state-of-the-art monitors are, from left, Michele James, Dr. Adebayo Odueke, Allan Arsenault, Diana Hills-Milligan, Donna Brownlee, Mayor Dave Ryan, Susan Fyfe and Lorna
Murphy.
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 A day of smiles
for McHappy Day
McHappy Day at several McDonald's restaurants in Scarborough, owned by Terri Toms and Dale Bartlett, were extra special to Rouge Valley Centenary hospital, on May 7. Funds from this year's big event, at these locations, are supporting the addition of two Ronald McDonald House Family Rooms at Rouge Valley Centenary hospital! See pictures of the activities and volunteers that day, click here. Pictured: Staff and volunteers at the Kingston Rd. and Lawrence Ave. McDonald's gathered for a group picture.
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Argos have good cheer for bed race
When the Bed Races hit the ground running next Friday, May 23, the crowd will have professional cheerleaders to show them how to get the participants to try their hardest!  Two members of the Argos Cheerleaders will be on hand to lead the cheers and pose for pictures with Bed Race fans, so make sure you come out to be part of the action! Plan to be there on May 23 at the Scarborough Town Centre to cheer on the teams and really show your support by donating to one of the teams in the race, to help bring a new operating table to Rouge Valley Centenary hospital's surgical department. Beds are tuned up and ready to roll!
 More big news for Bed Race fans this week as East-Court Ford Lincoln, the official Pit Crew for the races once again, unveiled the new and improved beds! The team at the popular car dealership has been working hard to get the beds looking better than ever and mechanically sound for the races. Thanks to everyone there that worked so hard and looking forward to more surprises yet from this creative crew. Pictured: A few of the crew at East-Court pose on one of the beds they have worked on tirelessly in the weeks leading up to the races!
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F O U N D A T I O N N E W S
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The 2013 Rouge Valley Health System Foundation Annual Donor Listings are now proudly displayed in both hospital sites for the world to see! They are also available to be viewed online at our website by clicking here.
Thank you to all of our wonderful and generous donors for your ongoing support and dedication to excellent community health care.  New Community Giving
newsletter now available
The latest edition of the Community Giving newsletter, printed quarterly, is now available in both offices of the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation. You can can also view the newsletter online by clicking 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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Two free seminars in June will outline the important details you need to know if you are ever the executor of an estate. Planned Giving Committee member Domenic Tagliola, an Estate Planner for TD Wealth, Wealth Advisory Services, will walk you through the process and help you understand the key factors in this role. The seminars are being held in two locations to better serve our donors: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 from 10 a.m. to Noon at McDougall & Brown Funeral Home, 2900 Kingston Rd., Scarborough. Thursday, June 26, 2014 from 10 a.m. to Noon at McEachnie Family Centre, 10 Church St. N., Ajax. RSVP to attend by calling Mary Slavik, Planned Giving Director, at 416-281-7342, or via email to mslavik@rougevalley.ca.
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A new prehabilitation program at Rouge Valley Health System is improving outcomes for shoulder surgery patients by strengthening them before their procedures. The shoulder prehabilitation program, or "prehab" as it is nicknamed, is a one-hour education session for patients preparing to have shoulder surgery at the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital campus. It was introduced this year for the patients of Rouge Valley shoulder specialists Dr. Stephen Gallay and Dr. Joel Lobo. The class, led by a nurse and physiotherapist, teaches patients what to expect before, during, and after their shoulder surgery. Various topics are covered during the education sessions including: how to properly apply a shoulder sling; which exercises they can do immediately after shoulder surgery; and how to do each exercise.
To read more about the program, visit www.rougevalley.ca.
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U P C O M I N G E V E N T S
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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 MayRouge Valley Centenary Bed RaceFriday, 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. JuneWho'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 Emily at emoorhouse@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.
Duties of an Estate Executor (Free seminar)
Tuesday, June 24, 2014 - Scarborough
Thursday, June 26, 2014 - Ajax
Learn about the duties and responsibilities of being an estate executor at this planned giving seminar. Coffee, dessert and laughter included. Space is limited. To register call Mary Slavik at 416-281-7342 or email mslavik@rougevalley.ca.
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