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T H E S T . C A T H A R I N E S G E N E R A L H O S P I T A L
R E P R T
Johnny Reid Benefit Concert
Photograph Courtesy of David Haskell from Haskell Photography
We are proud to announce that after expenses, $30,000 was raised and directed toward the
purchase of a state-of-the-art Digital Mammography Unit for the Evangelista/Adams Centre
for Breast Screening. A special thank you to our supporters: Cooper Wealth Management,
Johnson Controls, The New Country 95.3, Yamaha Canada, White Oaks Conference Resort
& Spa, Gotcha Covered and Chef Erik Peacock from Wellington Court Restaurant.
Pictured on the Right: Johnny poses with his fans after the concert. Guests who purchased VIP
tickets were treated to a cocktail reception prior to the concert which included a private meet
n’ greet with the Country Superstar.
Ever since St. Catharines General Hospital's breast
screening centre opened in 1997, Bev Brooks has
been an annual client. With a history of benign breast
lumps and an aunt who died of breast cancer, the 55-
year-old St. Catharines woman is considered high risk for
getting the potentially fatal disease. Nearly every time
she goes for a mammogram, she's called back for a
second look.
A new, $800,000 digital mammography unit --
introduced at the screening centre on Dec. 1 -- offers
doctors a clearer, instant X-ray image, and cuts down on
recall rates for patients like Brooks.
Improved clarity is one of the beauties of the new
system, said Dr. Amit Mehta, the Niagara Health
System's chief of radiology. Working like a digital
camera, the new mammography machine -- the first of
its kind in Niagara that replaced two 10-year-old
filmscreen units -- beams images within seven seconds,
which offers quicker diagnosis and clarity. Like a digital
photo, the brightness and contrast of images can be
changed, and certain areas can be magnified to get a
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better look -- luxuries not offered by the old
mammogram film system. All X-rays go through a
computer-aided detection system, offering a second
look that might guide doctors to problem areas they
might not have noticed otherwise. Images are also
inputted onto a computer network that can be easily
accessed by doctors inside and outside the hospital.
Patients are in and out of appointments faster, and there
are plans to increase the client load to 180 per week
from 120, Mehta said. "I've wanted this for quite a
while," Mehta said of the new system, which is available
in cities, such as Hamilton and Toronto. "We were just
ecstatic that we're able to finally have this technology. It
increases our sensitivity for detecting (abnormalities)."
It took a gargantuan community effort to bring the new
$800,000 machine to the Evangelista/ Adams Centre for
Breast Screening. Fundraising by the SCGH Foundation
started two years ago and got a $250,000 boost in 2008
when Canadian rocker Bryan Adams put on a benefit
concert in the Garden City. A recent performance by
country singer Johnny Reid also raised money.
Special Ways of
Giving
Roast the Turkey
Country Music Sensation Thrills Fans
Often referred to as a cross between Joe Cocker and a sexier Rod
Stewart, Johnny Reid has a unique Scottish country voice that grabs
the attention of music lovers of all genres. The SCGH Foundation was
grateful that Johnny, who swept the Canadian Country Music Associations
(CCMA) awards in 2009 with honours including: Male Artist of the Year;
Album of the Year; Video of the Year; Songwriter of the Year and Fan's Choice,
agreed to perform a benefit concert. "Any opportunity I get to help people,
I jump at it, if I'm able to" stated Johnny.
Hundreds of donors enjoyed a special performance that took place on October
5, 2009 at the Bethany Community Church. The "Tartan Army" (name given
to Johnny's adoring fans) enjoyed songs including: Dance with Me, A Woman
like You, Old Flame, Hey-O and My Old Friend from the CCMA's album of the
year "Dance With Me." Following the performance, an exciting live auction
took place with items including an autographed guitar, drumming lessons in
Nashville and the most priceless of all…breakfast with Johnny Reid!
The NHS offers four Ontario Breast Screening Program
centres across the region using filmscreen technology.
Mehta emphasized there is nothing wrong with the
older technology -- which is still the gold standard
around the world. Mammograms are considered the
best early detection of breast cancer.
Marisa Evangelista and Dr. Amit Mehta take a look at the new
Mammography Unit at the St. Catharines General Hospital.
New Equipment for
the General
Friends of the
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Inspired to Give...
Meet a few "Friends of our Foundation" and discover what inspires them to give back to their community.
Jan Cook - Remembering his Father Jack Cook.
Jack Cook was a success in every way, in the eyes of his son Jan. Although Jan Cook admired his Father's
business acumen, it was his ability to see every human beings worth, regardless of their status that impressed
upon him the most. He treated every man with respect and dignity. He believed that we all have something to
contribute to the betterment of human kind. Three generations of the Cook family have learned by Jack and Jan
Cook's examples.
The Cook family's efforts have been recognized countless times by those they tirelessly volunteer to help any
way they can, whenever they are asked. As this years sponsor of the Tree of Lights Campaign, Jan's message to
his community is this "We have a bridge to gap. Although a state-of-the-art health-care facility is on its way, we
have real health-care needs now that must be met in the interim. Every contribution, large and small matters.
Now, at this holy time of year, we have the chance to contribute to the family of man. We are all connected."
Amiel Chios & Gus Vogiatzis - Remembering Sally Vogiatzis.
Both coming from immigrant families, Gus Vogiatzis and Amiel Chios knew what it was like to grow up with
little more than what they needed to survive, good values, the love of family and friends, and the support
of their community. Successful business partners for nearly twenty years now, they feel their community
remains supportive. It's their deep appreciation of this that inspires them most to give.
In spite of her hardships and losing her eldest son Billy to leukemia at the age of eighteen, Gus remembers his
Mother Sally often saying, "We have enough, others have it worse". Gus lost his Mother Sally to cancer in 2003,
at the age of fifty nine.
Losing two family members to cancer, and their sense of gratitude for this community, fuel Gus and Amiel to
host and dedicate the proceeds of the "Lina Linguini's & Fresco's Annual Charity Golf Tournament", to the
St. Catharines General Hospital Foundation.
Gus Vogiatzis stated, "We need this new facility here. Driving your Mother back and forth to Hamilton for
cancer treatment is not fun. There was nothing I could do to make her feel comfortable."
"Giving is not only good for our souls; it helps to heal our hearts." Pam Schonewille
The Schonewille Family - Remembering Meghan & Jared Schonewille.
After great difficulty conceiving, Pam and Don Schonewille were blessed with their daughter Abby - now
seven years old. When she was a year old, a second visit to the McMaster Fertility Clinic yielded wonderful
news, twins, a boy and a girl, were on their way to join the Schonewille family. At 28 weeks, Pam went into
labour, and gave birth to her twins Meghan and Jared. Meghan survived for an hour, her Mother never got
to hold her daughter alive. Jared, the other twin, was in bad shape. He needed to be transferred to a hospital
for urgent special care. There was not a bed to be found in the province. Jared was taken to Women and
Children's Hospital in Buffalo. While Pam was recovering from the births, her Husband Don was at Jared's
side. Finally, Pam was released from hospital, and rushed to her Husband and Son.
On December the first, Pam and Don were told that Jared would not make it. Four days after his birth, Jared
died peacefully in his Mothers arms. Since that time Pam, Don, Abby and Aidan, have committed themselves
to giving to the SCGH Foundation as a way of remembering their beloved son, daughter, brother & sister.
Whether it be a lemonade stand organized by the children, or raising funds at the school Pam teaches at,
this family gives. "We can't prevent what happened to us from happening to another family, our hope is that
our efforts might provide some comfort to ease the suffering of another family."
David Heath, Ontario Power Generation - Honouring John Veeneman.
John Veeneman could relate to everyone at Ontario Power Generation. He'd held just about every position
before he retired. He earned the respect of his colleagues, one and all. That's why they surrounded him with
support when he lost his first wife to cancer. John's experience inspired him to become an advocate for the
betterment of health-care in Niagara. He inspired others like David Heath, to do the same.
John's battle with cancer was not over. While planning for his retirement, he was diagnosed with the disease
himself. Once again, his colleagues were there for him. "All the guy's volunteered to drive John to his
treatments in Hamilton. He was very sick and he needed our help." He'd earned a family of friends at OPG.
Thankfully, John won this fight with cancer. He now enjoys the retirement he was planning for.
David Heath honours John Veeneman, by continuing the fundraising traditions started by his friend and
colleague. Ontario Power Generation has supported the SCGH Foundation and the It's Our Time Campaign
on both a corporate and local level. Ontario Power Generation has held staff BBQ's and dress down days to
raise funds and even participated in the "Coins for Kids" program for the SCGH Paediatric Department. These
dedicated current and retired employees of Ontario Power Generation have raised tens of thousands of
dollars for the Niagara Health System. Inspired by the passion of a colleague and respect for a friend.
For those who have sacrificed for another, championed a worthy cause, or simply lightened the load of a friend,we thank you.
You led us by example. Together, we can carry on. We honour your legacies by striving to live up to your high standards.
You made a difference. The world is a brighter place because of you.
Photography By Brian Yungblut ~ Art Direction By Elizabeth Loomis-Taliano
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Credit Bureau Services Canada - Proud Sponsor of the Tree of Lights
The St. Charles Elementary School Choir braved the cold
and sang beautiful holiday carols.
The Tree of Lights Sparkled with the Spirit of
Giving this Holiday Season. Hundreds of
community members gathered together for the 18th
Annual "Tree of Lights" in Thorold and the 24th
Annual in St. Catharines this past November. Trees
were glowing in memory of Anne DeRose and
George Kempson at the Thorold Firehall and Warrant
Officer Dennis Brown, Lou Cahill, John C. Elliott, Dr.
Heime Geffen and Bob Grimm were remembered at
the City of St. Catharines. Guests enjoyed
performances by: St. Ann's Catholic School Choir, St.
The magic of the holiday season, seen through the eyes
of a four year old girl visiting Father Christmas.
Charles Elementary School Choir, Niagara Star
Singers and the Niagara Regional Police Male Chorus
while savouring delicious hot chocolate and cookies.
Our young guests posed for pictures with Father
Christmas and had a great time creating holiday
crafts and playing on the bouncer.
We are thrilled to announce that we have surpassed
our goal of $75,000 for the 2009 "Tree of Lights"
Campaign by raising a total of $82,265. These funds
have allowed us to purchase three urgently needed
The Niagara Regional Police Male Chorus perform to
hundreds of guests at Market Square.
BiPAP Machines for respiratory therapy at the
St. Catharines General Hospital. Thank you to our
presenting sponsor Credit Bureau Services Canada
and our generous community for helping to make
the 2009 Tree of Lights such a success.
Spreading Holiday Cheer
The Foundation would like to acknowledge the following individuals/organizations for their
thoughtful donations throughout the holiday season:
Denis Morris School - Patients, families and staff members enjoyed the festive decorations provided by
the creative students at Denis Morris School.
Grapeview School - Parent council members, led by Pam Schonewille, gathered donations from
students/parents/guardians in honour of their teachers this holiday season. In lieu of gifts, $1,100 was
raised for the Paediatric Department.
Mary Kuchar - Mary donates a generous amount of toys and games for children in the Paediatric
Department during Christmas and Easter each year.
Mike Cvetanovic - Mike has managed the SCGH Poinsettia Campaign for the past nine years. His efforts
have helped to raise over $33,000 for renovations of the staff lounge!
Pictured Above: The creative crew from Denis Morris
School - Brittanee Mason, Gloria Petrosic, Linds
Nardangeli, P.J DeSantis, Desirae Wood, James Howe
and Ms. Welsh.
Nash Elliott & Friends - Nash, Maria Cruz and Brittany Mastromatteo filled the halls with music as they
sang Christmas carols to our patients in the Paediatric and Palliative departments.
Palliative Department - The SCGH Ladies Auxiliary delivered stockings and gifts to patients during the
Annual Palliative Tea reception on December 8th, 2009.
Sam Bellhouse - Sam spread holiday cheer to patients in both the Paediatric and Palliative departments
this holiday season visiting with his fiance Melanie Bajrovic, her cousins Julia & Olivia Raseta and his
dog Oscar.
Shoppers Drug Mart - The Hartzel Road location donated proceeds, $586, from their annual "Tree of
Life" program toward Maternal Child Care at the SCGH.
Triple A Falcons - This novice hockey team donated toys to our young patients and families visiting the
Paediatric Department.
YWCA at Lockview School - Students and Staff members donated over 20 toys for the children visiting
the Paediatric Department.
Pictured on Left: Susan Adams, Regional Manager of Palliative Care, and the SCGH Auxiliary members
show off the stockings they delivered to patients. Left to Right: (front) Olive Lee & Audrey Freeman (back)
Bev Carter, Marie Kordos, Sue Alexander and Barbara Abramek.
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Dear Parents/Guardians:
What Christmas is all about?
Special Ways to Give
What is Christmas all about? It is shopping for just the right gift, wrapping paper, cards, trees,
decorations, and wrestling with crowds at the mall. However the true meaning of Christmas
is all about the "Birth of "Jesus"!
Congratulations and Thank you for
Sharing Your Special Day with Us!
So, it is with this in mind that I have a bold request of you…in lieu of a Christmas gift for the
teacher (me), I would appreciate you making a donation to the Walker Family Cancer Centre
in my name. I will also make a donation to this worthy organization. This donation gesture is
in keeping with the true meaning of Christmas - helping others in time of illness. Please forgive
my bold presumption but your gift of money to the Foundation will please me the most during
this Christmas season. I have spoken to the St. Catharines General Hospital Foundation
(Queenston Street) and they are aware of my request. They are willing to collect all our gifts
of money (whatever size) and make sure that our loonies and toonies get to the Walker Family
Cancer Centre care of the St. Catharines General Hospital Foundation.
Please think about my request for sharing at Christmas and please no teacher gifts for me. If
you would really like to see me smile, then stop by the hospital or call 905-323-FUND (3863)
and watch them smile too!
May God's blessings be on you and your family during this Holy Season of Advent!
Sincerely, Mrs. Ferrusi: Junior Kindergarten Teacher, St. Charles School
Deanna and J.P on their special day.
In Honour of each of their guests, J.P and Deanna Shalala
chose to commemorate their wedding day with a donation
of $400 to the Walker Family Cancer Centre in lieu of wedding
favours. We would like to wish the Shalala's a happy and
healthy life together.
These are just two examples of the many ways to give during the holiday season or to honour/memorialize a loved one throughout the
year. The team at the Foundation Office would be happy to create and distribute a personalized card to share with your special message.
Fresh from the Pumpkin Patch
Family owned and
operated since 1977,
Nokara Farms is known for
their fine homegrown fruits
and vegetables and more
recently an onsite bakery.
Nokara Farms generously
donated $1 from every
pumpkin pie sold, for a
total of $2,000, toward the
new Walker Family Cancer
Centre.
Pictured Above: Sandra Sabo (COO, SCGH Foundation) presents Josesph
Ferretti (Nokara Farms) with a certificate of appreciation.
To honour the memory of the late Sheila
Spear, owner of Bodisense Spa located at
White Oaks, Alaina Mayer, Sheila's niece
dedicated two days in October to the Walker
Family Cancer Centre. Alaina and staff donated
50% of all spa services which resulted in a
donation of $5,856 in Sheila's memory.
A Day at the Spa
Club Capri Donates toward
Urgent Needs
Thank you to the members of Club Capri who made a generous $500 donation
toward urgently needed equipment for the St. Catharines General Hospital. Since
1993, Club Capri has donated an incredible $11,000! The St. Catharines General
Hospital Foundation appreciates their friendship and delicious dinners.
New Wheels for Oncology
L to R: Dawn Cavasin; Tammy Powell, RN; Melanie Cavasin;
Norm Cavasin; Linda Cavasin; and Tina Triano
Generous donations were made in memory of the late
Jacquelin Cavasin which allowed for the purchase of three
wheelchairs for current and future patients in the Outpatient
Oncology Clinic. Equipped with oxygen tank holders, foot
rests and comfortable padded seats, these wheelchairs will
offer comfort to those seeking treatment. We are grateful to
the Cavasin family and friends for their generosity toward the
St. Catharines General Hospital.
"Every day is a gift; I live every day to the
fullest and get up every morning with a
smile on my face." ~ John Newberry
During his 32 years teaching with
the Niagara Catholic School Board,
John Newberry started a delicious
annual tradition of cooking a turkey
dinner for his class. After being
diagnosed with terminal lymphoma
and leukemia three years ago; John and
his family decided to host a fundraiser
that would support others who are
fighting cancer.
Roast the Turkey was held on
November 13th, 2009 at Coppola's
Ristorante and featured music by Spirit
of Sound, a silent auction and a turkey
dinner buffet. Hundreds of people
attended the 1st Annual Roast the
Turkey event that helped raise $4,553
for the Walker Family Cancer Centre.
The Newberry family also donated
proceeds toward Wellspring Niagara.
We are grateful to organizers Michelle, Ted, Dawn
and John and look forward to another successful
event in 2010.
Pictured above: Courtney Day, (Development
Coordinator, SCGHF); John & Michelle Newberry
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Olympic Torch Ignites Smiles
St. Catharines torch bearer Archie Katzman, showed his patriotic spirit by sharing his
Olympic torch with patients and staff members on Christmas Day at the St. Catharines
General Hospital. Pictured Above: Karen & Doug Hancock (left) and Dr. Jeffrey Cranford, Chief
of Surgery (right) are all smiles as they take part in this exciting event that is sure to provide a
lifetime of memories.
Thank You, from a Grateful Donor
To the SCGH Foundation Board of Directors,
On behalf of myself and Glens' family, I would like to thank your team for the time and energy
put into the creation of the Trillium Pane in memory of my late husband "Glen Arthur Barker.”
What a wonderful tribute. During Christmas, Glen's extended family from out of town came to
see this stained glass pane, in memory of their brother. It was touching. The completion of this
memorial couldn't have been more perfect.
Thank you once again.
Sincerely: Ene, Jordan & Taylor Barker
New Equipment from Generous Donors
Due to overwhelming support from generous
community members, the SCGH Foundation has been
successful in securing innovative health care equipment for
the St. Catharines General Hospital site of the Niagara
Health System. We would like to thank two special
individuals for their generous donations: Shirley Estey’s
donation allowed us to purchase a Bariatric Chair for
Occupational Therapy (OT), and Frederick Marlow
purchased an Electric Bed for the Medical Department in
Loving Memory of his wife Joan Marlow. It is important to
note that any and all equipment purchased today can and
will be transferred to the new healthcare facility.
Tribute Wines - In Honour
of John C. Marynissen
On Friday, November 20th, Marynissen Estate Winery held
an event to launch a series of Tribute Wines in honour of
founding father Mr. John C. Marynissen. John came to Canada
from Holland in 1952 and began growing grapes in Niagara
with his wife Nannie. Realizing the importance of Vinifera
grapes in the production of quality wines, John switched to
planting Vinifera vines. He was the first person to plant Cabernet
Sauvignon for commercial use in Canada - Marynissen Estates
now has the oldest Cabernet Sauvignon vines in Ontario.
During this event that
featured a performance by
the critically acclaimed
Accordion Crimes and
food by Chef Eric Peacock
from Wellington Court,
Marynissen Estate Winery
announced their generous
pledge of $25,000 to the
It's Our Time Campaign.
Additionally, a portion of
proceeds from each bottle
of tribute wine sold during
the event was directed to
the campaign.
Pictured above is a special label
created for the Tribute Wines (with
grapes from lots 31 & 66) in honour
of Founding Father John Marynissen.
McDonald's Coffee Happy
Hour raises $45,049
The SCGH Foundation would like to
congratulate Heather Gallagher,
Clinical Manager for Maternal/Child
Services & Paediatrics, who was awarded
a $1,000 Starlight Grant from the Starlight
Children's Foundation and Toys "R" Us.
Toys "R" Us also provided four Nintendo
DS Lite packages to the Paediatrics
Department which will provide hours of
entertainment for the children and make
their stay more enjoyable.
Pictured on Left: Jillian Tweedy (OT), Craig Sutton (Sr. OT)
and Vickie White (OT Assistant) were delighted to show
Shirley Estey (seated) the Bariatric Wheelchair that was
purchased with her generous donation.
Paediatrics Department Receives Grant
Pictured Above: Jodie Stoner (Toys “R” Us), Sandra Sabo (COO, SCGH Foundation), Pat Riva
(GM Toys), and Patty Turton (Toys “R” Us).
A Magical Event
Benefiting our Youngest Patients
Our local Professional Fire Fighters' Association has been working overtime to ensure that our
youngest patients have the most up to date equipment possible. For over two decades, the
association has organized the Magic n' Miracles Christmas Show which has raised over $470,000 for
the Paediatric Department and Special Care Nursery.
Proceeds from the 2008 Christmas Magic Show totaled $17,000 and was used to purchase a C2000
Isolette (state-of-the-art Infant Incubator) for the Special Care Nursery. We are grateful to have
continued support and friendship from the St. Catharines Professional Fire Fighter's.
Pictured on the Right: Sandra Sabo (COO, SCGH Foundation) gratefuly accepts a cheque from Terry
Colburn (Event Co-Chair) from the 2008 Magic Show.
McDonald's restaurants in Niagara Falls, St. Catharines,
Niagara-on-the-Lake and Port Colborne donated 10
cents from the sale of every cup of coffee sold from April 2008
to April 2009 toward the It's Our Time Campaign in support
of the new health-care complex. Jana Katz, Niagara Falls
McDonald's operator, said customers purchased nearly
500,000 cups of coffee at the participating McDonald's
restaurants.
The $45,049 raised will go toward enhancing family rooms in
the new health-care complex. On behalf of the entire It's Our
Time Campaign team, we would like to thank participating
McDonald's restaurants for their commitment to health-care
in Niagara.
Picture Above: (Left to Right) Michael & Jana Katz (Owners),
Mayor Ted Salci (Niagara Falls), Kim Craitor (MPP, Niagara Falls),
Matthew Katz (Owner). (Front) John Boychuk (Owner) and
Laurie Cooke (Owner). Unavailable for photo: Peter MacIsaac
(Owner) and Larry Martin (Owner).
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Friends of The General
The St. Catharines General Hospital Foundation is pleased to acknowledge the following Friends of the General for their gifts of $200 or more between
August 1 and November 30, 2009. Tree of Lights donors were published in The St. Catharines Standard. Thank you to all donors for their support.
CHAIRMANS CLUB
Bodisense LTD. (Spa)
Joseph Contini
Trevor & Christine Cooper
Nancy & J. Douglas Court
Credit Bureau Services Canada
Tim & Elli Dool
Dykstra Landscaping
Fresco's Euro Grille
Glen Merritt Collision Ltd.
Dietrich & Helen Koop
Edward & Bernadee Learn
Frederick Marlow
Marynissen Estates Winery
Estate of Brenda Jane May
Mount Carmel Festival
Niagara Tents & Events
Niagara Tournament of Hope
Royal Canadian Legion H.T. Church
(Ont. 24) Branch, B-5
Gregory Slaight
St. Catharines Professional Fire
Fighters' Assoc.
The Niagara Wine Auction Fnd
Ted & Marjorie Van Geest
DIRECTORS CLUB
Avondale Dairy Bar
Dorothy Barley
Evangelista Barristers & Solicitors
David Howes
Douglas & Donna-Dale Jones
Michael Manley-Casimir
Murphy's Restaurant
Shaila Nadkarni-Bhide
Niagara Community Foundation
PCL Constructors Canada Inc
Plenary Health
Precise Parklink Inc.
Henry & Eve Ramaker
Dr. & Mrs. Rastegar
Johnny Reid
Mr. Robert Ruttan
Robert Sargent
Luigi & Anna Sorrento
Helen Staal & Peter Ramm
Helen Stark
Starlight Starbright Children's
Foundation
Robin & Yvette Stewart
Sundawn Integrated Services C/O
Matt Harris
Dianne Warkentin
Greg Wight
William Zachar
TRILLIUM
Larry & Debbie Bayer
Beacon Financial Group
Canadian Professional Golf Tour
Albert Cibik
Circle P Paving Inc.
Patricia Clay
Complex Supply Inc.
Murray & Miriam Conway
Charles Cook
Cooper Wealth Management
Philip & Karen Court
Creative Signworks, Niagara Inc.
Thomas and Lisette Critelli
Downtown Senior Citizens
Chris & Monica Draayer
Don & Sonia Garriock
Debbie Gilmour
Maurice & Marilyn Gomme
Alice Anne Hart
David T. R. Hastings
Donald H.C. & Muriel Herne
Frank Hickinbotham
Dr. Ronald Johnston
Brad Johnstone
Richard & Marlene Kimacovich
Richard Krysiak & Karen
Tausendfreund
Jane Lammers
Debbie Lampman
Katherine Leaver
Live On Request
Dr. Eknath Marathe
Bernie McCarter
Madeleine McMullen
Dr. & Mrs. Amit Mehta
Stacey Mulholand
Katharina Neufeld
Linda Nickel
Barbara B. Nicklaus
Sharon O'Hara
Jacquelline Overholt
Frank & Ivy Parkhouse
Christine Parkinson
Helen Paron
Dave Price
RBC Royal Bank of Canada
Carolynne Rodgers
Eugen & Elisabeth Schnierle
H. Raymond Seguin
Deanna & John Peter Shalala
Deborah Sheppard
Kerry P. Short
Jennifer Smith
Ms. Shirley Speck
The International Group
Elizabeth Thompson
John and Carolyn Toth
Willma Van Sprousen
Ian Warnica
White Oaks Tennis World Inc.
Joey Wilson
DONORS
Darlene Adair
Sheila Adair
Agfa Inc.
Caterina Agozzino
Leo & Angela Aita
Carole Allan
William & Molly Allen
Erika Ankersmit
Arnold Annable
Dan & Cheryl Antonides
Mike Arcari
Mary Ashley
Joseph & Elouise Attard
Dale Barrie
Elizabeth Bates
Lisa Bath
Susan Beamer
Mr. and Mrs. Belford
Pauline Bennett
Hugo & Lora Berg
Michalla Best
Peter & Kari Beukema
Tom Biesiada
Donna Bishop
Lorne Bjorgan
Betty Bonyun
Kay Boyd
Larry & Beverly Brooks
Ruth Bryant
Kevin Buis
Scott Burgess
Bruce Butler
Birnie Campeau
CanadaHelps.org
Terri Cantelo
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Bradley Cargill
Joseph Carlomusto
Jaime Chevalier
Bernice Chisholm
Catherine Clarridge
Leroy & Alette Climie
Lynne Colautti
Barbara Condotta
John Coniglio
Heather Cooke
Lisa Corbett
Cathy Cormack
Robert Coutu
Dan Covelli
Jill Dakin
Jean Davidson
Victoria Dechicchis
Jayne Demeester
David Demoe
Martha Derksen
Marcelle Deslippes
Marla Dominey
Barbara Donker
Adelia Douglas
Rose Dunn
Durward Jones Barkwell &
Company
Ted Ecclestone
James Elder
John Ellis
Tina Emerson
John Eszes
Jodi & Barry Fader
Abe Fast
Patricia Feddema
Susan Flaxman
Julie Fleet
Ken Ford
Lise Fortier
Deborah Frick
Tom Fuller
Pat & Kim Gardner
Kelly Giannoccaro
Giant Tiger
Janice Gilmore
Tina Goertzen
Jeff Goodman
Paul Goodwin
John C. & Loreen Gray
Paul Gray
GreenCentre Canada Queen's
University
Donald Greenwood
F.A.H. Greenwood
Yvonne Griffiths
Elaine Habel
Genevieve Habib
Sandy Hall
Penny Hallett
Fern Halliday
Bette Halstead
Jennifer and Ken Hansen
Lori Hayes
Vivian Heacock
Steve Hedden
Steve Henderson
Doris Herster
Jack and Grace Hildreth
Franklin & Viola Hirst
Alanna Hockton
Olia Holynsky
Deborah Homer
Linda Horvath
Rainer Hummell
Ingrid Huneault
Harry T Hunt
Sandy Hunter
C.H. Ironberg
Susan Janzen
Werner Janzen
Cindy Jenkins
Keith & Carolyn Jones
Joseph Tonnos & Associates
Stan Justesen
Courtney Karkoulas
Sherry Keast
William & Michelle Kennedy
Margaret Kerton
Jackie Kinnear
William Klapatiuk
Maria Klemen
Martin & Donna Koabel
Jim & Christina Koen
John Korkoran
Albert Kretz
Andrea Kriluck
KTH Investments
Bruce Labelle
Larry Labiuk
Helen Lacombe
Denis & Margaret Lafleur
Fiona & Gerry Lalonde
Josee Lambert
Andy Langendoen
Samuel & Vivian Learning
Michel Lecavalier
Henry Lehr
Robert & Sandra Lewies
Carol Literovich
George & Valerie Lodboa
Brenda Lee Luciw
Luther Manor Seniors in Action
Vicky MacDougal
Patricia Madigan
Jennie Majka
Nancy Mariani
Tina Marshall
Lois Martin
Steve Martin
Richard Martinelli
Catherine Marzetti
J. Mascio
Gary Matheson
Alojz Maticic
Karen Matthews
Tom & Pam McClintock
Jill McColman
Rick McDonnell
Marlene McGeen
Darlene McGowan
John & Margaret McGregor
Winnifred McKelvie
Carron McLaughlin
Gloria McNamara
Anne McQuarrie
Bradley Mercer
Laurie Merritt
Pat Metsala
Helen Mielko
Rosemary Moffat
Joan Morris
Kelly & Julie Morris
Bonnie Morrison
Ruth H. Morton
Suzanne Morton
Diane Moskal
Margaret Mulligan
Winnie Mullin
Bill Murakami
Lisa Murphy
Laura Murray
Brian Nanticoke
Halina Napieraj
Hayden Nelson
Lisa Nicholls
Kelley Nichols-Hills
Shirley Nielsen
Irene Oaker
Mary Oaks
Stan O'Neill
Ontario Masonry Contractors
Association
Liz Ostrander
Bob Palardy
Angelo & Laurie Pavan
John Pavanel
Cameron Pelletier
Jeanne Pender
Barbara Peterdy
Angela Petis
Anna Petrie
Cathy Pilon
Patricia Pokorny
Natalka Poliszczuk
Lynne Pollard
Margaret Powers
Debbie Raffaele
D. Ralph
David Raso
Linda Reavley
Lisa Reichheld
Astrid Reid
Linda Reid
John Reilly
Anne Riehl
Julie Roberto
Franklin Robinson
Debbie Rogers
Jennifer Rossi
Roto-Mills Inc
Eileen Rowe
Abraham Roza
Melissa Russell
Eleanor Ryczak
Paul & Marjie Rylett
Rosalind & William Ryman
Nancy Sacco
Marlene Sams
Mark & Carrie Sherk
Peter Shum
David Simpson
Bonnie Sipos
Craig & Margaret Slack
Cheryl Smith
Kim Smith
Bob Somerset
Steve Somerville
Speer Optical Ltd.,
Victoria Speirs
Brian & Greta Spielmacher
Donald & Beryl Stadler
Rolf & Andree Stecher
Penny & Joe Steinman
Erin Susin
Mary Jo & David Swindley
W.Paul & Ruth Symons
Raisa Taylor
The Howard Linwell Seniors Club
The Rusty Monks
David Thompson
Kathy Thompson
Tiffany Tice
Grace Tramer & R. McDougall
Gail Troke
Trish Troughton
Gwen Troup
Kelly Twerdy
Axel Ulrich
Ronald Unruh

Albertas & Erika Vaickus
Wilma Valstar
Rick Vanderkuip
Jake & Willy Vankoeveringe
Tim Varcoe
Mark & Ruth Vogt
Wendy Waines
Ameer &Robyn Wakil
Michael & Marie Wakil
Walker Industries Holdings
Larissa Wall
Wilf Wallace
Howard L. Walters
Cathie Warriner
Laurie Watkins
Lisa Weiler Haskins
Ashley Whaling
Bernhart & Katharina Wieler
Donald & Marjorie Williams
Dorothy Wilson
Helen Wilson
Lesley Wilson
Mark Wilson
Matthew Wilson
Richard Woodcock
Frank and Patricia Young
Jason Yurczsyzyn
Kimberly Zittel
THEIR MEMORY LIVES ON
Eric Adamson
Aldo Aiello
Shirley Alguire
John Atkinson
Grace D. Baggs
Walter Baker
John Bald
Marie Bauer
Margaret Beach
Barbara Bell
Philip Bender
Helen Bergmann
Christian Bernet
Roy Blay
Margaret Bowden
Robert Bowman
Dave Bratley
William Brown
John Bryant
Olga Carl
Dorothy Carullo
Lillian Chamberlain
Dilys Champion
Howard Chapman
Charles Chitty
Angiolina Colaneri
Violet Cook
Stan Cruttenden
Janina Data
Barbara Dawson
Brian Dell
Virginia Dempsey
Albina Drganc
Edward Duff
Frank Duff
Bertha Duke
Caroline Ebeyer
Gerald Eckhardt
John Elliott
Dick Esraelian
Anne Eykelhof
Helen Fair
Bruce Falls
Ron Gibson
Carlo Giovannone
Belle Gray
Timothy Hallett
Frank Hawes
Martin Hendriks
James Hering
Jean Hull
William Hutchison
Christopher Hyatt
Art Johnson
Lucille Johnston
Norman Jones
Gerrit Joosse
George Kalagian
Kathryn Kamada
Herbert King
Annie Kolochuk
Dorothea Korcok
Walter Kotyk
John Kuenzig
Marian Lake
Lawrence Lambert
Marjorie Leach
Estate of Alfred Lepoidevin
Joseph Lillo
Hugh MacIntosh
Jean MacKay
Harold Makinson
Mary Maney
Evelyn Marks
Zigrida Masitis
Florence Mathewson
David Matthews
Jacqueline Mazur
John McCarthy
Beverley McKenzie
Paul McKinnon
Charles Merrick
Nancy Milligan
Carson Moore
Velma Moore
James Murray
Maxine Myslowka
Violet Norris
Stella Opat
Eileen Oxenbridge
Lydia Paprosky
Shirley Paterson
Lorena Patterson
Ilme Pentre
Orlando Perella
Doris Petrie
George Polischuk
Eleanor Portugaise
Mary Proper
Onelia Raimondo
David Reece
E. Blake Richardson
Audrey Robinson
Margaret Rogers
Anton Roskar
Helen Rytzyck
Roger Savarie
Robert Schieck
Joyce Scott
Phyllis Silvester
Joachim Spaan
SCGH Foundation Hosts Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
"I have found that among its other benefits,
giving liberates the soul of the giver." ~ Maya Angelou
Year after year the SCGH Foundation is overwhelmed with the level
of commitment and dedication from our volunteers. Whether it is
helping with administrative tasks in the office, assisting at our many
events or selling H.E.L.P.P. lottery tickets in the lobby, our volunteers
have been a major component to the success of the SCGH Foundation
in raising funds to purchase urgently needed equipment.
Jean Spratt
Agnes Stafford
Gordon Stevens
Sylvia Tait
Diana Theal
Annette Thompson
William Thompson
Boris Tonkonoh
Hans Tonn
Madeline Tucker
Jim Urlocker
Gordon Vallee
Machteld VanGeest
Frank Verge
Albert Wardell
Eileen Watt
Charles Welch
Barbara Welsh
Henry Wiebe
Ruth Willms
Eric Wilson
Howard Wood
Edna Yorkston
In December 2009, it was our pleasure to host a dinner at Lina
Linguini's in celebration of our volunteers who tirelessly give their time
to support their local community hospital. We are very fortunate to
have many volunteers who understand the importance of our
fundraising initiatives and our commitment to bringing quality
healthcare to the Niagara Region.
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Smiles All Around
Tim Hortons Owners Support the
It’s Our Time Campaign
Local Tim Hortons owners from across the Niagara Region have pledged to
raise a generous $100,000 by 2010 for the new health-care complex by
donating proceeds from their "Smile Cookie" campaign. The new 970,000
square foot health-care complex will offer regional services that have never
been available in the Niagara Region including: Walker Family Cancer Centre;
Cardiac Catheterization Services at the Heart Investigation Unit; Longer Term
Mental Health Services and Expanded Dialysis Services.
From September 21st - 27th, 2009, Tim Hortons customers supported the It's
Our Time Campaign by purchasing a special smiling chocolate chip cookie. An
incredible $51,520 was raised from participating Tim Hortons locations across
Niagara including $18,340 from St. Catharines and Thorold locations and
$1,820 from Niagara-on-the-Lake.
A special thank you to the following participating locations:
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