a cause for celebration - St. Catharines General Hospital Foundation

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
A CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION
The St. Catharines General Hospital Foundation Marks 25 Years of Fundraising Success!
The St. Catharines General Hospital Foundation (SCGHF) is
celebrating 25 years of fundraising success, effectively organizing
events and activities that apply to "the advancement of health
education, medical and health research and the improvement of patient
care for the St. Catharines General Hospital."
Over the years, the Foundation has launched many successful
campaigns including:
* Installing a Digital Fluoroscopy Unit in January, 2009
* Raisings funds required to open the self-referral Evangelista/Adams
Centre for Breast Screening
* Raising $7.2 million for state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment for the
"Breakthrough Health Care" Campaign including: Niagara's first MRI;
Dual Head Gamma Camera and a Cardiac Investigative Unit.
* Successfully raising $1.1 million for the new equipment needs for the
Emergency Department after patient visits increased from 47,000 to
67,000 annually. Following a very generous gift, the Department was renamed
the Robert E. Redmond Emergency Department.
* The "Heartbeat" Campaign raised $500,000 for the purchase of a new
Echo-Doppler machine and three new GE Vivid-7 Cardiovascular
Ultrasound Systems.
* Raising $800,000 to purchase Niagara's first Digital Mammography
Unit for the Evangelista/Adams Centre for Breast Screening.
With overwhelming support from the community, the SCGH Foundation has raised over $25 million in the past decade toward
purchasing capital patient equipment for the Niagara Health System.
"I don't think
there is a
fundraiser in
the peninsula
that even
comes close to
the
Foundation.
Big trees of
little acorns
grow, and this
is a big tree."
Mr. John
Bullivant,
SCGHF
Founding
President.
"Due to the lack of funding in our health care system today, our work is constantly challenged," says Sandra Sabo, Chief
Operating Officer for the SCGH Foundation. "Understanding how important the needs are for our patients and medical staff
allows our office to stay motivated and committed to the cause."
While the Foundation has maintained a successful track record of fundraising, there is still more work to be done. Our health
care facility serves more than 160,000 people each year, proving there is no question we need to continue raising our profile
through building relationships and exceeding our goals. The current capital equipment needs at the St. Catharines General and
Ontario Street sites total $4.5 million. All equipment purchased today will be transferred and used at the future state-of-the-art
health care centre currently under construction at First Street and Fourth Avenue in St. Catharines. Your support today will
support our needs tomorrow.
Sandra is passionate when she speaks of the dedicated volunteers who are always available to lend a helping hand: "In our world
of self-indulgence, the sacrifice our volunteers make is very rare. If it was an easy task, then everyone would be volunteering. I
congratulate our many volunteers who assist with the campaign initiatives, participate in our signature events, participate as
board members and organize third party events. Our volunteers, no matter how they spend their time with us, are part of
history in the making and they should be very proud."
"It has been an honour to serve on the Board of Directors and currently as President of the St. Catharines
General Hospital Foundation," states Ameer Wakil. "Being involved over the years with the Foundation Team,
volunteers and donors has been a real inspiration to my family and I. We are thankful for the overwhelming
generosity of our donors."
"Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something" ~ Author Unkown.
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You’ve Gotta
Have Heart
Still Growing Strong After 25 Years in the Community
Third Party
Events
A celebratory 25th Anniversary Donor Reception will take place Wednesday, September 29th,
2010 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at White Oaks Conference Resort & Spa.
Color My World
Ways of Giving
Equipment Arrives
Friends of the
General
| SPRING 2010 |

You’ve Gotta Have Heart
Raising Funds for Cardiac Care
The $30,052 raised at the 11th Annual Run/Walk and both Spin for the General Events allowed the Foundation to purchase
three (3) urgently needed E.C.G Machines for Cardiology at the St. Catharines & Ontario Street sites of the Niagara
Health System. The initial screening tool for heart disease, E.C.G machines record electrical activities of the heart.
Raising Funds and Staying Fit - the 11th Annual Run for the General
37 kids took part in the 1K
Kids Fun Run! Afterwards,
they made Mother’s Day
crafts with Creative Moments
and played on the Pizza Pizza
Inflatable Castle. Kids were
thrilled to each receive a
commemorative medal for
their participation.
Pictured on the Right: Abigail
Nelson and Adam Dawson
participate for the 2nd year in
the Fun Run.
Over 277 runners and walkers opened their hearts and laced
up their shoes to support Cardiac Care on Sunday, May 2nd
at Club Roma. Families and fitness enthusiasts gathered in the
early morning to warm-up and watch the clouds part, just in time
for the race to begin.
After an invigorating run, a delicious barbeque lunch was enjoyed
while the race results and pledge totals were announced. An incredible $13,502 net revenue
was raised. The top community team went to the Radiation Runners who raised an impressive
$2,827. The top corporate team, PCL Extreme Builders, dominated their category with a
grand total of $1,110. Dr. Hyung Kim raised an outstanding $1,620 and took the top spot in
the individual pledge category. Volunteers, runners and walkers can all be proud of their hard
work and outstanding achievements!
Spinners raise funds and their heart rate at the Spin for the General
The Club at White Oaks
rEvolution Health & Wellness Centre
E
nergy was high early
Saturday morning as
spinners geared up for
a heart healthy work
out. 55 spinners
participated in the 7th
Annual Spin for the
General hosted by the
Club at White Oaks and
raised an impressive net
revenue of $28,200.
Top pledgers, Bill & Debbie Heelis, gave the pledge total a generous boost
with their contribution of $20,000 directed toward the It's Our Time
Campaign.
Enthusiastic White Oaks instructors, Andre & Louise Blais, Michael
Delduca and Anita Pietrangelo, motivated spinners to push harder as they
thought of those with Cardiac related illnesses.
Their generously donated time, along with the
help of Rich Merlino, Cathy Mills and the staff
at White Oaks, made the event a huge success.
Pictured on the left: Brenda & Joanne Muratori;
Bruce & Brie-Anne Rosenberg; and John & Victor Muratori.
Admiring the success of the White Oaks
Spin, Russell Irvine and Joanne Hubley
brought their energy and philanthropy to
staff and members at the rEvolution Health
& Wellness Centre. In their inaugural event,
rEvolution spinners raised an incredible $8,350 net revenue with 60 participants.
Top pledger, Shelley Tapp generously contributed $1,775.
Spin instructors, Joanne Hubley, Anita Caslin, Alex Sheehan, Russell Irvine and
Vittoria Wikston, donated their time to lead five spirited sessions. For a special
treat, bikes were moved outdoors to enjoy the beautiful spring day. Sincere thanks
to everyone who
worked hard to
make both spins a
huge success!
Pictured on the
Right: Russell Irvine
encourages the last
group of the
morning to push
through the pain
during a one hour
class.
THANK YOU SUPPORTERS OF THE SPIN / RUN/ WALK FOR THE GENERAL
Contours MD
Kimberly-Clark
That’s Entertainment
Wal-Mart Canada
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On the Move-Stroll for Orthopaedics
Celebrating Regained Mobility
The On the Move committee held their 11th Annual Stroll at Montebello Park in St.
Catharines on Saturday May 1st, 2010. The morning social fundraiser honoured
patients who have recently undergone orthopaedic surgery and celebrates their regained
mobility. A number of family, friends, children and supporters enjoyed a stroll through
the park, music, displays, prizes and a delicious barbeque lunch. With a total net revenue
of $16,468, great strides were made for the Orthopaedic Department at the St.
Catharines General Hospital.
Seeds of Change
Each year in May, the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Program organizes
the "Seeds of Change" campaign where flower seeds are distributed throughout the
community to raise public awareness regarding sexual violence. This treatment program
is a regional service which provides immediate, confidential, and individualized
treatment to females or males who have recently been sexually assaulted or are victims
of intimate partner abuse.
Once again, Stokes Seeds
supported this program by
donating 1,000 flower seeds in
customized packets which were
distributed in our community.
A Home Run for Oncology
In loving memory of Jeannette Giammarco,
the 5th Annual Jeannette Giammarco
Memorial Charity Tournament took place on
May 21st - 23rd, her birthday. Event organizers
Amy Giammarco and Deborah McCracken
were thrilled to have 14 teams and over 250
fans throughout the weekend - their best
turnout!
They hit it out of the park this year raising
$1,869 for the Oncology Department at the
General. Due to the Giammarco family's
dedication to this cause, the Memorial
Tournament has raised $8,369 toward patient
care equipment over the past five years.
Additionally, $8,369 has been directed to the
McMaster Children's Cancer Ward and
numerous bags of dog & cat food have been
donated to the Welland Humane Society.
The annual baseball tournament is a wonderful
tribute to Jeannette; the Foundation is grateful
to the Giammarco family for their support.
Kole Anthony Lalande, pictured above, was a
huge help at the 5th Annual Tournament! He
sold tickets for the 50/50 draw and door prizes.
A Flair for Fashion
Asold out crowd of 600 enjoyed high fashion and delicious food at the 12th Annual
Club Roma Ladies Auxiliary fashion show that took place April 20th, 2010. Club
Roma has been donating a portion of proceeds toward the Evangelista/Adams Centre
for Breast Screening since the first fashion show in 1998. The Centre for Breast
Screening has screened 46,000 patients since its inception. With the $5,000 raised at
this year's event, a total of $46,000 has been donated to the Centre. Thank you Club
Roma Ladies Auxiliary for your unwavering support of the Evangelista/Adams Centre
for Breast Screening.
First Holy Communion
In lieu of favours, Steve and Angelina Cook made a donation in
honour of each family who attended their son AJ's First Holy
Communion. Funds were directed toward the It's Our Time
Campaign. The Foundation is grateful to the Cook family for their
continued support of the new state-of-the-art healthcare campus.
Brock Badgers Sport Pink
Brock Hosts Breast Cancer Games
In conjunction with their athletic council, Brock Athletics hosted the
"Brock Badgers Breast Cancer Games" benefiting the Digital
Mammography Unit for the Evangelista/Adams Centre for Breast
Screening. This stateof-the-art
unit has
been screening
patients since
December 1, 2009.
Students and fans
sporting pink gear
came out to cheer on
Brock athletes and
support the worthy
cause. $2,000 was
raised through
public ticket sales,
50/50 draws and
tee-shirt sales. Go
Badgers Go!
Pictured Above: Sandra Sabo (COO, SCGHF) gratefully accepts
the $2,000 cheque from Mike Walker (President of the Brock
Athletic Council; Team Captain - Baseball) and Chris Critelli
(Assistant Athletic Director - Brock Badgers)
A Western Success
The Mission and Outreach Committee of Knox Presbyterian Church,
St. Catharines held a Western Night dinner fundraiser for the It's Our
Time Campaign. The congregation and friends of Knox raised $1,000
and directed it toward the Regional Mental Health Centre. "The people
at Knox Church are happy to have a small role in this most worthwhile
community endeavor," said Catharine Kennedy, Convenor; Mission &
Outreach Committee. The Foundation is thankful for the support of Knox
Presbyterian Church.
A Christmas “Celebration”
The Foundation would like to thank the Niagara Celebration Church
for hosting their 2nd Annual Christmas Performance benefiting the
St. Catharines General Hospital. $1,500 was raised this year and will be
directed toward purchasing urgently needed patient care equipment for
the St. Catharines General and Ontario Street sites.
Kudos to Emergency Team
Letter from a Grateful Parent
Dear Sir/Madam:
Our 19-year-old son was brought by ambulance to your hospital around
10:30 p.m. on January 20th suffering from anaphylaxis.
He tells us that the Emergency Department saw him immediately and
that he was surrounded at all times by excellent care and kindness.
Although he arrived alone, they insisted that he leave accompanied by,
and stay in the care of, a responsible person for the remainder of the
night, which he did.
The thought of our sweet, strong, healthy, athletic son being so
vulnerable - and so quickly! - is beyond our comprehension, and we
cannot thank you enough for taking such wonderful care of him.
Please, please let your entire Emergency team, and especially Dr. Raphi
Setrak, know how appreciative we are for your quick, careful,
considerate help. Please accept our donation in honour of your
outstanding team.
With our gratitude, His Parents.
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Colour My World
"Art is not a part of life, it is not an addition to life, it is the essence of those pieces of
us that make us fulfilled. That give us hope." Hasan Davis
Under the leadership of Teresa Cecchini, the St. Julia's Parish Youth Group painted over 20 canvases for the
Mental Health Department at the General. The Youth Group, made up of students from grades 7-11
attending St. Peter's Elementary and Dennis Morris Secondary School, is committed to giving back to the
community. Thank you to each member of this group for committing your time and talents to brighten the
hallways and treatment rooms in the Mental Health Department.
The beautiful piece below was donated from
the Newberry family who wanted to brighten
up the walls of our hospital for visitors and
patients. This painting is being displayed in the
Surgical In-Patient Unit at the General.
Iona Johnston donated a beautiful painting
in loving memory of her late husband
Stanley. Currently on display at the General
on Moore 2 - Day Stay; this painting is a
lovely reminder of her dear husband who
passed away in 2008.
In honour of her brother in-law, artist Jerri
Andrews donated seven inspiring pieces of art
which are currently on display in the Palliative
Care Unit.
Local artist Ed Telenko came to the rescue when he
learned of our need for colorful, stimulating artwork
for our Mental Health Department. Ed donated five
bright and cheerful paintings that are on display in the
hallways, treatment rooms and patient rooms in our
Mental Health Department.
Pictured Above: Bruce Cornell (Board Member, SCGH
Foundation) and Ed Telenko (Artist)
Pictured on the Left: Meg Masters (left),
Anne Warren (right) and Bill Warren
experienced first hand the care, compassion
and understanding given from staff in the
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the General.
They donated a beautiful painting, which is
being displayed in the ICU, in loving
memory of their husband and father John E.
Warren. The plaque reads: In appreciation of
the kind, compassionate and expert staff of
the St. Catharines General Hospital ICU.
Ed Telenko
Treadwell Grants Wish
An incredible $23,375 net revenue was raised on Friday, March 26, 2010 at the 2nd
Annual "Wish" Dinner hosted by Treadwell Farm to Table Cuisine. Chef Stephen
Treadwell and his team outdid themselves once again! Funds will be directed toward the
purchase of Capital Patient Equipment for the St. Catharines General Hospital Site.
The sold out crowd of 130 guests were treated to a delectable five course tasting menu
perfectly paired with Niagara wines. As a special addition to the dinner this year, guests
enjoyed a private performance by the talented Michael Burgess.
The Board of Directors and Associates of the St. Catharines General Hospital Foundation
greatly appreciates the continued support of Chef Stephen Treadwell and his team. Over
the past two year, "Treadwell Farm to Table Cuisine" has raised an outstanding $43,375 for
urgently needed Capital Equipment.
Pictured Above, Left to Right: Chef Stephen Treadwell (Owner),
Michael Burgess, James Treadwell (Sommelier-Owner), Jason Williams
(Chef de Cuisine), Sue Treadwell and Robert Stanley (Director of Sales
& Marketing)
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Disney Magic
Bullying No More
Easter Gifts for Paediatrics
Students and staff from St. Denis
Separate School wanted to make sure
our patients in the Paediatric Department
were not missing out on Easter this year.
They delivered wonderful baskets full of
games and stuffed animals for the kids to
enjoy.
Pictured Left to Right: (Front) Dillon Defoy
(Grade 4) and Rebecca Rocco (Grade 4).
(Back) Heather Lavell, Anita Veenhof,
Katrina Degrechy (Grade 7) and Kim
Clifford.
Local Schools Show Support
Pictured Left to Right: Jeanette
Dempster (Clinical Manager;
Mental Health Program, St.
Catharines site), Sandra Sabo
(Chief Operating Officer; SCGH
Foundation), Rachel Cooper
(President; School Counsel) and
Julie Aylward (Teacher,
Wheatley School).
Wheatley School made a generous donation of $275 for the "Bullying No More"
group for Mental Health Children's Programs.
Budding Beaders
Y
oung crafters Sadie (left) and Annie (right) Dick
created beautiful bracelets made with colorful
glass beads. They sold over 100 bracelets and
donated an incredible $690 toward the future
Walker Family Cancer Centre.
Comforting Blankets from Project Linus
Students from Ferndale Public School (Project Linus) worked hard all
school year and delivered an incredible 70 blankets to our young
patients in the Paediatric Department. These blankets provide our patients
with comfort, security and warmth. Project Linus receives donations from
Fabricland, Parents and Teachers (through personal donations and funds
from dress down days) to fund their project. This dedicated young group
has set their goals high and hope to donate 100 blankets to Paediatrics next
year.
Pictured Left to Right: (front) Ashley, Brooke, Allison, Taylor, Heather
Gallagher (Clinical Manager for Maternal/Child Services & Paediatrics); (back)
Ms. Marcia Jones, Allison, Lily
Congratulations!
Thank you for Sharing
your Special Day with Us
Shelly Dunn and her son Jordan Dick brought a
touch of Disney magic to the General. Four
boxes of movies were donated to entertain and
brighten spirits of our young patients. Thank
you, Shelly & Jordan for thinking of Paediatrics.
Urgently Needed Patient Care Equipment has Arrived!
Royal Canadian Legion - Grant Awarded
The SCGH Foundation was pleased to be awarded a grant from The Royal Canadian Legion Ontario
Provincial Command Branches and Ladies Auxiliaries Charitable Foundation to be used toward patient
care equipment. The Foundation was able to purchase an urgently needed Electric Bed with weighing
capacity for the Chronic Kidney Disease Unit at the Ontario Street Site of the Niagara Health System. This
bed will not only offer great comfort to our patients, but will also benefit the healthcare provider, as
dialysis patients need to be weighed daily.
In honour of each of their guests, Amy Cook
and Danielle Gibson chose to commemorate
their wedding day with a donation to the St.
Catharines General Hospital Foundation in lieu
of wedding favours. We would like to wish Amy
and Danielle a happy and healthy life together.
The General's First Bariatric
Stretcher
Representatives from local Royal
Canadian Legions, pictured Left to
Right: Henry Nikitczuk (Deputy
Zone Commander, Zone B-5,
Branch 4); Tom Asley (Deputy
District B Commander, Branch
17); Bob Weir (Commander, Zone
B-2, Branch 131); Lloyd Cull
(President, Branch 24); and Len
Hume (SCGH Foundation Board of
Directors).
The Emergency Department at the General was
ecstatic with the arrival of their first Bariatric
Stretcher. This stretcher has a larger circumference
that enables our healthcare professionals to
accommodate Niagara's larger patients. The funds to
purchase this special stretcher were donated by The
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24. We are very
appreciative of the support the Foundation has
received in the past from the Royal Canadian Legion.
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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
December 1, 2009 and April 30, 2010. Tree of Lights donors were published in The St. Catharines Standard. Thank you to all donors for their support.
CHAIRMANS CLUB
Chown, Cairns LLP
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Deloitte & Touche LLP - Atlas Cold
Starage Holdings
Dry Cleaners Against Cancer
George Darte Funeral Chapel Inc.
William and Deb Heelis
Dr. & Mrs. Archie & Loretta Heide
Johnson Controls
Loran Developments Inc
MacGillivray Partners
Elizabeth Oliver Malone
McBoyco Limited
Anne Mirynech
Niagara Prosthetics & Orthotics Corp.
Sheryl & Reza Rastegar
Phylis Redmond
Royal Canadian Legion Ontario
Command
Monica Steele
Tim Hortons
TIW Steel Platework Inc.
Ukrainian Credit Union Limited
DIRECTORS CLUB
Shirley Brookson
Mel & Elfrieda Budarick
Linda Cavasin
Trevor & Christine Cooper
W. Frank & Beverley Cooper
Brian & Brenda Deaves
Elizabeth Degenkamp
Elli Dool
Dr. Chris Dyck
Shirley Estey
Bernhard Huber
Insurance Brokers Assoc. of St.
Catharines & District
Christine Jany
Maureen & Robert Josefchak
Knox Presbyterian Church
Jane Lammers
Elizabeth Loomis Taliano
Kathleen McKeown
McMaster University
Dr. & Mrs. James & Susan Miles
Nexcap Finance Corporation
Niagara Celebration Church
Niagara Health System
Nokara Limited
Melisa Parkins
Peter Partington
Performance Chrysler Dodge Jeep
Ramaker's Imports Inc.
John Rigby
Royal Bank Financial Group Foundation
Royal Canadian Legion, Br. #24
Tricia Ryan
Mark & Carrie Sherk
Shoppers Drug Mart
Sirignano Contracting
St. Catharines United Mennonite
Church
Hank and Jo-Anne Strooband
Sundawn Integrated Services
Tina Triano
Walker Industries Holdings
Graham Wilson
Brian & Janice Yungblut
TRILLIUM CLUB
Dr. Sushma Amin
Susan Armbrust
Robert Armstrong
Ed Bass
Adrian & Constance Buis
Karen Cerca
James Chess
Complex Supply Inc.
Amy Cook
Cooper Wealth Management
Lynne Corfield
Jo-Ann Dick
John Fisher
Rodney J. Forrester
David Gifford
Grace Mennonite Women
Grapeview Public School
Jean Harley
Matt & Shawna Harris
Independent Order of Foresters Court
Garden City #63
C.H. Ironberg
Brad Johnstone
JRC Holdings (Niagara) Inc.
Ethel Lowes
Gerry MacLean
Ernest & Ethel Matheson
Karen Matthews
Leo & Marilyn McCready
Elsie McGarvey
Clyde & Maureen McGeorge
Madeleine McMullen
Herb & Mona Morrison
Michelle Newberry
Margaret Newman
Patricia & Frank Overholt
Rankin Construction Inc.
Dr. & Mrs. Rastegar
Royal Canadian Legion (Polish) Br.418,
Zone B-5
Shoppers Drug Mart
Bonnie Sipos
Steve Stipsits
John & Susan Suk
Suncor Energy Foundation
Ukrainian Canadian Social Services
Dr. Lorenzo Vigna
Ian Warnica
Joseph Whatty
White Oaks Tennis World Inc.
DONORS
Avondale Dairy Bar
Lesley Bamford
Lawson & Yvonne Baron
Vilnis & Velta Bertholds
Henryk Bialy
Rita Boldt
Greg & Michelle Bosey
Harry Bradley
Glen & Nancy Brazeau
Jake Brown
Julio Bruno
David & Ruth Burtnik
Steven & Kellie Buttner
C.A.W. Niagara Area Retired Workers
Council
T. Harding Cambray
Ramona Cassell
John Ciocca
Ken Clancy
Nancy & J. Douglas Court
Richard R.P. & June Court
J. Warren & Dianne Craig
Howard & Pat Crawford
Credit Bureau Services Canada
John & Libby Crossingham
Bob Cullen
John Cullen
Robert & Carolyn Culliton
Mike & Anna Danyliw
Paul & Ellen Doyle
Shirley Drake
Ebbel Dykstra
F.B. Tool & Die Limited
Steve Fabian
Jaroslaw Fed
Al & Lynne Fedor
Sergio Ferreira
Brian Findlay
J.Y. & Alice Fleming
Werner Fuecks
Donna & Lawrence Fulton
Paul Gareau
Dr. Janice Giesbrecht
Ronald & Kathleen Giesbrecht
David Gittings
Malcolm & Elizabeth Gollert
Great Wolf Lodge
Engelbert Guggenmoos
Virginia Haines
John & Helene Hartl
Anne Hayes
Margaret Heinrichs
Jody Hendry
David Henry
Tom & Phyliss Hey
Helen Heyko
Gerald & Margarete Higenell
Norma Hintz
Franklin & Viola Hirst
Wybren Hoogland
Diane Howe
Len Hume
James Alan Jack
Dr. Mark Jany
Johnson Matthey Ltd. - Precision
Castings Division
Alistair Ker
Dr. Hyung Kim
Maria Klemen
Dr. Anna Kobylecky
Werner Koop
Richard & Joan Larocque
Ronald Lemick
Robert & Sandra Lewies
W. Dugal MacMillan
Carol Maidens
Ersilia & Lucy Marino
Raymond & Lillian Marsden
Wally & Michele Maruzzo
Fausta Mascia
Dr. Robert Masnyk & Ms. Peggy Masnyk
Barry Matheson
Alojz Maticic
John & Shirley McDowell
Bob & Evelyn McElhanney
Ivan & Monica McKay
Bernice McMullen
Barry & Margo McNaughton
Joan McPherson
Patricia Meek
Dr. & Mrs. Labh Mehta
Jack Martin & Mary Jane Miller
James Miller
Pearl Mitchell
Paul & Jane Montgomery
Willa Mordle
Eugene & Alberta Muratori
Shaila Nadkarni-Bhide
Halina Napieraj
Niagara Korean Presbyterian Church
Deanna Nishimura
Irene Oaker
Alice O'Connell
Dr. William J. Orr
Jenny & Stan Palka
Sarah Phillips
Rosie Pignotti
Barbara Poynton
Sharlene Price
Provincial Alliance Credit Union
Limited
Brian & Shelagh Prysiazny
Shelagh Prysiazny
Anne Prytula
Linde Ramaker-Hildebrand
Dr. Ram Rammohan
Madeline & John Reid
Kathleen Richards
Anne Riehl
Dr. Jeff Robichaud
Dr. Cecil Rorabeck
Phyllis Rymer
John & Rosalene Sallmen
Phyllis Schieck
Edna Schloton
Scotia Wealth Management
David Shapiro
Sibley & Associates Inc.
Keith Simmonds
Douglas Sips
Drew Smythe
Lois Spadafora
St. Alfred's of Rome C.W.L.
Robert & Barbara Stewart
Robin & Yvette Stewart
Stoney Ridge Estate Winery
Margaret Sulman
Denise & Kenneth Taylor
Richard Taylor
The Burke Group
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St.
George
Eberhard & Lena Van Bergen
Angus & Connie Verge
Ed. Vink
Alex Wall
Anna Wall
Murray Wallace
Leo Walsh
Murray Walters
Wheatley School
George Williamson
THEIR MEMORY LIVES ON
Mariano Acosta
Dr. Akilie
Kathleen Albers
Gina Amendola
Shirley Anderson
Tom Arbek
Donella Arsenault
Leslie Baker
David Barr
Anne Belton
William Beyer
Rosa Biagi
Lillian Blaik
Sylvia Bleyswyk
Gertrude Boadway
John Bott
Louie Breakspeare
Shirley Brown
Andrew Byers
Dennis Byford
Donald Campbell
Inez J. Campbell
Jean Campbell
Doris Capell
Joseph Caputo
Ronald Child
Catherine Clarkson
Giovanni Colangeli
Dennis Cole
Eileen Coleman
Sharon Coplen
Judith Corriveau
Violet Creswick
Harold Crooker
William Cummings
Mike Czaban
Phyllis G. Dean
Albano Degano
Tina Derksen
Marcelle Deslippes
Elnora Detenbeck
Victoria Devlin
Liberato DiFelice
William Dobson
Helen Dolynsky
Asta Eichenbaum
Matilda Epp
Kenneth James Fredette
Jean Gayman
Mary Gettler
Hanna Gibbons
Ron Gignac
William T. Gray
Hayo Heckman
Thomas Henry
Alan Hood
Myrtle Hood
Robert Hoover
Frances Horeczy
Percy Howse
Lawrence W. Hubbard
Lanson Walkden Hunt
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Luisa Innamorati
Amy Irvine
William Irwin
Matthew Jack
John Jackson
Ruth Johnson
Alma Johnston
Fred Johnston
Margaret Jones
David Jukes
Jack Karr
Bryan Kelland
Heather Kerr
John Krawczuk
Marie Kuniec
Laurence Lamb
Dorothy Larson
Irene Leadley
Mary Leahy
Andrew Leitch
Joanne Lewis
Richard Liberadzki
James William David Lidkea
Robert Little
Robert Locey
Harry Loeffen
Brian Lomas
Ralph Lott
Harriett MacIntyre
David MacKenzie
Antonio Maddalena
Dave Marshall
Rheta Martindale
Leonard McAlear
Ruby McCaldon
William McClay
Edna McClelland
Muriel McGhie
Joan McGuire
Evelyn McIntosh
Milton McIsaac
Lorna McKay
Gertrude McKendry
Marion McLean
Jack McNaughton
Gordon McQueen
Vey Mellish
June Moir
Harry Morris
Sonny Morrow
John Nemy
Horst Neuroth
Jacqueline Owen
William Ozirney
Lillian Pearce
Patricia Pennekamp
John Peterson
Dagmar Pint
Thomas Platts
Frank Pogoda
George Poulakakis
Sharon Proulx
Richard Reid
Robert W. Reid
Dorothea Rennie
Michelina Ricci
Ruby Ridge
Robert Ritchie
Gilles Robert
John Roberts
Shirley Robertson
Sophia Romeo
Gerald Rothwell
Phillip Rubin
Peter Rusk
Russ Rutherford
John Rutkay
Vincent Satkus
Robert Scott
Alfred Seifried
Felice Setacci
Donald Shaw
Stephen Sitarski
Robert Small
Hazel Smiley
Mary Smithies
John Sorko
Lula Staff
Elinor Steed
Carol Steinburg
Eugene Suszek
Amy Swanson
James Thistle
Helen Thorpe
Thomas Thorpe
Fred Tortorella
Vito Tota
Leona Tracey
Sophie Trojan
Gwendolyn Troup
James Turner
Fred Vickers
John Vinnai
Desiderio Vit
Joan Wales
Sandra Walmsley
Francizka Walorny
Mary Warkentin
John Warren
Joseph Welgan
Michael John Welsh
Jean Whitty
Martin Wiens
John Williams
Bruce Edward Williamson
Dorothy Williamson
Lydia Willms
Alfred Wormsbecher
Florence Wosley
Orville Woytowich
"
Dr. Shimizu is one of the great figures in
Canadian Medicine," says Jane Cornelius,
Clinical Manager of the Nephrology Program.
"His accomplishments are too plentiful to list, but
certainly one of his greatest achievements is the
creation of the Canadian Renal Failure Registry in
1972, which is still in use today."
After a distinguished career serving kidney disease
patients in Niagara and Hamilton, Dr. Shimizu
retired at the end of 2009. To honour his years of
service and excellence to Nephrology the Dr. Art
Shimizu Art was created.
"Dr. Shimizu would always take a moment to
teach and explain issues to patients, nurses and
Honouring a Pioneer in Nephrology
colleagues," says Jane. "The Nephrology Team
wanted to acknowledge his extraordinary
achievements and commitment to learning."
This recognition award will be given annually to a
medical student from the Niagara Campus of the
McMaster University Michael G. DeGroote School
of Medicine. Recipients will display a
commitment to excellence and an interest in
Nephrology.
The SCGH Foundation would like to wish Dr. Art
Shimizu a healthy and happy retirement.
Pictured on the Right: Dr. Shimizu is presented with
the Scholarship Award at his retirement reception.
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