FR fall 2011 _final.qxp - St. Catharines General Hospital Foundation
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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<br />
R E P R T<br />
JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED...<br />
A prescription for fine dining, friends, and fundraising!<br />
An evening of special friends, fantastic<br />
music and one-of-a-kind cuisine created a<br />
night to remember at the 12th Annual "Say<br />
Awe" Gala on February 12, <strong>2011</strong>.<br />
The SCGH <strong>Foundation</strong> was thrilled to have<br />
Alan Frew, lead singer of Glass Tiger, as our<br />
Master of Ceremonies. The 5-time Juno Award<br />
winner kept the evening on schedule and<br />
treated guests to a wonderful performance<br />
including hit songs 'Don't Forget Me' (When<br />
I'm Gone) and 'I Believe' (world-renowned hit<br />
anthem of the 2010 Olympics).<br />
Over 400 health care professionals,<br />
community leaders, and friends of the<br />
<strong>Foundation</strong> showed continued support of their<br />
local community hospital during the live<br />
auction. Guests battled with their bidding<br />
paddles over one-of-a-kind auction items<br />
including a $10,000 diamond ring from Kavar<br />
Jewellers and a Trip to the Montreal Grand<br />
Prix from Performance Mercedes-Benz.<br />
After enjoying a delicious six course meal<br />
complete with a divine vanilla gelato dessert,<br />
guests danced the night away to the sounds of<br />
Sandy Vine & the Midnights.<br />
Guests who followed their Doctor's Orders<br />
to attend the "Say Awe" Gala experienced<br />
side effects including: excessive smiling;<br />
feelings of extreme happiness; and the<br />
sudden urge to show support for a worthy<br />
cause.<br />
A Night to Remember<br />
The Honourable Robert Nicholson (P.C., Q.C., M.P., for Niagara Falls); Sandra<br />
Sabo (COO, SCGHF); and Alan Frew (Lead Singer, Glass Tiger) in attendance<br />
for the Gala Event of the Year.<br />
$140,000 RAISED!<br />
Generous support from guests, sponsors and volunteers<br />
enabled us to raise an incredible $140,000 net revenue.<br />
The following state-of-the-art equipment has been<br />
purchased for our community hospital:<br />
Clint Eastwood; Gordon Ramsey; and Bryan Adams<br />
were among the many celebrities who personalized<br />
scrubs for our exciting silent auction. The scrubs in most<br />
demand were no surprise, Justin Bieber! The SCGH<br />
<strong>Foundation</strong> is thankful to all our friends who provided<br />
one-of-a-kind items for our silent auction.<br />
Pictured left to right: Dr. Amit & Mrs. Bhavna Mehta;<br />
Dr. Raja Reddy; and Doug Hunt enjoy the cocktail<br />
reception complete with signature ice wine slushies;<br />
and a photo booth to create keepsake memories to last<br />
for years to come.<br />
Two (2) Vigileo Monitors (Intensive Care Unit)<br />
Six (6) Electric Beds (In-Patient Surgical)<br />
Three (3) Triple Infusion Pumps (Critical Care)<br />
All equipment purchased will be transferred to the<br />
new health care complex.<br />
Katie Prior and Kloey Wakil added an element of<br />
surprise to the cocktail reception as they served guests<br />
delicious h'ordeuvres from their revolving table skirts.<br />
Hosted by White Oaks Conference Resort & Spa, the<br />
"Say Awe" Gala radiated with medical themed décor,<br />
emitting a unique mix of elegance and amusement.<br />
2 3 4 5 6<br />
Run/Walk/Spin<br />
for the <strong>General</strong><br />
<strong>St</strong>ate-of-the-Art<br />
Equipment<br />
Golf Classic<br />
Third Party Events<br />
Community<br />
Groups Give Back<br />
Friends of the<br />
<strong>General</strong><br />
| FALL <strong>2011</strong> |
The SCGH <strong>Foundation</strong> Gets Niagara Moving!<br />
Niagarans came together this spring to get "Heart Healthy" for a great cause. Proceeds from the Annual Run/Walk and Spin for the <strong>General</strong><br />
events were used to purchase a much needed Biphasic Defibrillator for Cardiac Care at the <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> <strong>General</strong>. Defibrillators are used as a<br />
treatment for life-threatening cardiac events when the heart needs to be restarted by delivering a therapeutic dose of electrical energy to the heart.<br />
On Your Mark... Get Set... Go!<br />
Mike Cvetanovic jogs the last few feet with Julie McPherson;<br />
Paula & Avrielle Nelson; and Phyliss McPherson as they<br />
complete the 5k walk in loving memory of Orv Tuck.<br />
Over 255 participants hit the pavement for the<br />
Annual 5k Run/Walk for the <strong>General</strong>.<br />
Mother Nature blessed our over 225 participants with a dry day as they laced up for the 12th Annual Run/Walk for the <strong>General</strong> held<br />
on May 1st at Club Roma. Runners, walkers and their families were treated to a much deserved delicious barbeque lunch as the<br />
prizes for racers and fundraisers were announced.<br />
The 12th Annual event was a great success raising over $10,000 net revenue for Cardiac Care at the <strong>General</strong>! A special thank you to<br />
our top individual fundraiser Dr. Hyung Kim ($1,200) and our top fundraising team Papa Tuck's Team ($1,095) for their generosity. Don't<br />
miss out on the 13th Annual event taking place Sunday, May 6th, 2012.<br />
Spinning Their Way to a Healthy Heart<br />
Following the 1k Kids Fun Run, dozens of young<br />
athletes enjoyed the Turtle Bouncer & making<br />
Mother's Day crafts with Creative Moments.<br />
Even after a gruelling workout from fellow Niagara Health System staff<br />
member Sue Nenadovic…they’re still smiling! Pictured left to right: (back<br />
row):Jody Gowling; Sandra Sabo (COO, SCGHF); Rachel Bayley (Manager,<br />
Organizational Development); Nancy Dillon; (front) Anne Atkinson (VP,<br />
Patient Services); Claudia Danyluk (Lean Facilitator); Angela Zangari (Chief<br />
Financial Officer); Marilyn Bellows (Manager; Operations, Planning &<br />
Equipment); Sue Nenadovic (Regional Director, Materials Management) and<br />
Councillor Matt Harris.<br />
Our friends at the rEvolution<br />
Health & Wellness Centre<br />
generously hosted the Annual Spin<br />
for the <strong>General</strong> as part of their Spin-<br />
Doctor Grand Opening celebration<br />
on May 7, <strong>2011</strong>. Over 85 participants<br />
enjoyed a challenging day of spinning, nutritious smoothies from Cora's and a delicious<br />
lunch spread from Antipastos.<br />
A great big thank you to: JR Enns; Dr. Joanne Hubley; Russell Irvine; Sue Nenadovic and<br />
Vittoria Wikston who each donated their time and talents to lead our riders through a<br />
vigorous 45 minute workout. Participant, sponsor and volunteer efforts paid off as the Spin<br />
for the <strong>General</strong> raised over $7,000 net revenue!<br />
Pictured Above: Mayor Brian McMullen and co-owners Dr. Joanne Hubley and Russell Irvine were<br />
all smiles as the ribbon was cut at the Spin-Doctor Grand Opening.<br />
Treadwell Grants Wish to Speech Pathology<br />
On April 15, <strong>2011</strong> guests were treated to an evening of exquisite food, fine wines and exciting<br />
entertainment.The 3rd Annual Wish Dinner was a tremendous success thanks to Chef <strong>St</strong>ephen<br />
Treadwell and his team at Treadwell Farm-to-Table Cuisine. Since 2009, the annual Wish Dinner has raised<br />
an incredible $55,875 after expenses! We are thrilled to announce the purchase of a Portable Digital Imaging<br />
System (Videofluoroscopy) for the Speech-Language Pathology Department at the <strong>General</strong>.<br />
This Digital Imaging System is a live digital recording system that allows Speech-Language Pathologists to<br />
take high definition images of the swallowing mechanism and vocal chords at the patients bedside. For the<br />
first time at the <strong>General</strong>, Speech Pathology In-Patients will be assessed more promptly & conveniently at<br />
their bedside. This System will enable the department to assess critically ill patients who are unable to travel<br />
to the Radiology department.<br />
Guests enjoyed music from the very talented<br />
violinist - Grenville Pinto.<br />
Treadwell's commitment to improving health care in Niagara is evident through their continued support of<br />
the SCGH <strong>Foundation</strong>. We look forward to many more years of granting wishes!<br />
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The Special Care Nursery has a<br />
brand new Glider Rocker in the<br />
unit thanks to David Costiniuk from<br />
Shoppers Drug Mart, Ontario<br />
<strong>St</strong>reet.<br />
Clowning Around in<br />
Paediatrics<br />
Ronald McDonald stopped by the<br />
Paediatric Department at the <strong>St</strong>.<br />
<strong>Catharines</strong> <strong>General</strong> in March, <strong>2011</strong> to bring<br />
cheer and smiles to our young patients.<br />
Children were thrilled to receive loot bags<br />
from Ronald and his friends at the Welland<br />
Avenue McDonalds and gave plenty of<br />
smiles and high-fives in appreciation.<br />
Ronald McDonald stopped by to visit Andrew<br />
Guthrie and his parents Heather & Adam.<br />
Overwhelming Support for our Youngest Patients<br />
The <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong><br />
<strong>General</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong><br />
<strong>Foundation</strong> was the<br />
proud recipient of a<br />
grant from the Royal<br />
Canadian Legion<br />
Ontario Provincial<br />
Command Branches<br />
and Ladies Auxiliaries<br />
Charitable <strong>Foundation</strong>.<br />
This grant was used to<br />
purchase an urgently<br />
needed Electric Bed for the In-Patient Medical Department at the<br />
<strong>General</strong>. This bed will offer increased comfort and greater<br />
independence for our patients. The Royal Canadian Legion has been<br />
long time friends of the SCGH <strong>Foundation</strong> and we are truly grateful<br />
for their continued support.<br />
Neil O'Farrell (President, Branch 24); Barbara Earle (1st Vice President,<br />
Branch 24); and Henry Nikiczuk (Zone B-5 Commander) stopped by the<br />
<strong>General</strong> to learn more about the state-of-the-art Electric Bed.<br />
Retired Nurse, Barbara Macdonald,<br />
understands the importance of state-ofthe-art<br />
healthcare equipment. She wanted<br />
to ensure that our medical professionals<br />
have access to the equipment needed to<br />
diagnose, monitor and treat their patients<br />
and made a very generous gift to the<br />
<strong>Foundation</strong>.<br />
The Maternal Child Department was in great need of a Blood<br />
Warmer when their outdated unit was deemed "unfit to use."<br />
The <strong>Foundation</strong> was thrilled when Niagara Prosthetics &<br />
Orthotics Corporation came to the rescue and purchased the<br />
unit needed for the Operating Room.<br />
The Blood Warmer (pictured on the left) is used to assist<br />
Caesarean Section Deliveries on unstable patients. As well,<br />
whenever a patient is suffering from any type of trauma and they<br />
require blood or intravenous fluids, these fluids must be warm to<br />
ensure that the patient does not suffer from a drop in body<br />
temperature.<br />
The SCGH <strong>Foundation</strong> would like to thank our friends at the<br />
Rotary Club, <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> Lakeshore, for continuing to<br />
support the equipment needs of our local community hospital.<br />
They generously donated $2,500 this year to purchase a much<br />
needed newborn bassinette for the Labour & Delivery<br />
Department at the <strong>General</strong>.<br />
Royal Canadian Legion<br />
Awards Grant<br />
Retired Nurse Continues to Care<br />
This gift was used to purchase 16 special IV<br />
Pumps for Departments throughout the<br />
hospital (Emergency; Medical; Paediatrics;<br />
Labour & Delivery and Critical Care) as well<br />
as a Transport <strong>St</strong>retcher for the Operating<br />
Room. Thank you Barbara; your gift will<br />
impact many lives in our community.<br />
Pictured on the left: Miranda Meerveld (4th year RN <strong>St</strong>udent) is happy to show off one of the new<br />
IV Pumps purchased for the Medical Department at the <strong>General</strong>.<br />
Mental Health Department Receives Needed Funding<br />
Patients in the Mental Health Department at the <strong>General</strong> have been enjoying preparing delicious meals; participating<br />
in activities; making crafts; and taking part in music and art therapy each week thanks to a generous staff member<br />
at the <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> <strong>General</strong>. Jacqueline Bergsma (Supervisor, MDR) made a commitment to fund the Recreation<br />
Therapy program for an entire year in loving memory of her brother Paul Engelen. The Recreation Therapy program<br />
focuses on developing the skills, knowledge and behaviours that will encourage patients to enjoy their leisure optimally,<br />
develop coping and communication skills and to function independently in the community.<br />
<strong>St</strong>aff, patients and their families are truly grateful and overwhelmed with the generosity shown by Jacqueline. To learn<br />
more about ongoing needs in the Mental Health Department please contact the <strong>Foundation</strong> office at<br />
info@scghfoundation.com or 905-323-FUND (3863)<br />
Bears that Care<br />
For the fourth consecutive year,<br />
Niagara This Week held an<br />
advertising promotion whereby a<br />
stuffed animal was purchased for<br />
each advertisement sold. This<br />
resulted in a wonderful donation<br />
of 50 cuddly companions for our<br />
young patients in the Paediatric Departments throughout<br />
the Niagara Health System.<br />
Gino Marchionda (Rotarian) and Dr. Albert<br />
Scales (Chair) are pleased to accept a<br />
certificate from the <strong>Foundation</strong> in recognition<br />
of their continued support.<br />
Got a Sweet Tooth?<br />
The Schonewille Family<br />
Can Help!<br />
Abby & Aidan Schonewille kept friends,<br />
family and neighbours fully stocked on<br />
sweet lemonade and delicious homemade<br />
chocolate chip cookies at their annual<br />
fundraiser on Saturday, August 6th. The 3rd<br />
annual fundraising event was a tremendous<br />
success raising $451.70 for the Special<br />
Care Nursery at the <strong>General</strong>! Since 2008,<br />
these fundraising siblings continue to prove<br />
that giving starts at home by raising<br />
$753.70 for our youngest patients ~ we are<br />
truly thankful for their ongoing support.<br />
Abby & Aidan picked a gorgeous summer day<br />
for their fundraiser and worked for five hours<br />
selling their homemade treats.<br />
New Equipment<br />
Arrives!<br />
Anew<br />
transport<br />
stretcher is on<br />
its way to the<br />
Operating Room<br />
thanks to a<br />
generous donation<br />
from Helen <strong>St</strong>ark.<br />
Her kindness did not<br />
stop there, Ms. <strong>St</strong>ark<br />
also donated funds<br />
needed to purchase an Electric Bed for the<br />
Medical Department. These generous gifts<br />
will keep on giving as all equipment will be<br />
transferred to the new Health Care<br />
Complex upon opening in spring, 2013.<br />
Lions Club Supports Mental Health Education<br />
Adonation of $333 from the Garden City Lions Club enabled the Mental Health Department to purchase<br />
several Educational Documentary DVDs. These DVDs are used to educate newly diagnosed patients,<br />
as well as in group therapy for outpatients. Many of these DVDs include true stories of individuals who are<br />
recovering well and 'living with' versus 'suffering' with mental illness which are key in inspiring, lifting stigma,<br />
encouraging compliance with medication, self-help, lifestyle change and participation in talk therapies.<br />
Thank you Garden City Lions Club for supporting this important initiative.<br />
"I truly believe that the <strong>Foundation</strong>s of the NHS are the heart and need to keep strong.<br />
You guys do a great job for our community hospitals and your efforts are not unnoticed."<br />
~ Justin Kelly, Procurement Coordinator, Purchasing<br />
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Tour du Lac Takes Riding to Heart<br />
The "Take It To Heart" committee of cycling enthusiasts organized an<br />
exciting seven-day adventure around Lake Ontario to raise awareness<br />
and funds for the Heart Investigation Unit at the new Health Care<br />
Complex.<br />
On Sunday, July 17th, nine motivated cyclists began their challenging<br />
seven-day, 920km tour around Lake Ontario. Their trip was made<br />
challenging with the intense heat and humid conditions, but they were able<br />
to power through knowing they were supporting an important cause near<br />
and dear to many of their hearts.<br />
These dedicated cyclists were thrilled to announce their fundraising total<br />
of over $20,000 net revenue; making their family, friends and community<br />
very proud. Organizing committee members (The Rotary Club of <strong>St</strong>.<br />
<strong>Catharines</strong> South; The May Court Club of <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> and Performance<br />
Cars) are thrilled with the results and are looking forward to adding more<br />
cycling friends to their group in 2012.<br />
The event was designed to encourage cyclists of all levels to participate by<br />
providing the choices to cycle 30, 50 or 85k in the first day's ride out of <strong>St</strong>.<br />
<strong>Catharines</strong> and the <strong>final</strong> day's ride home. In the photo - the nine core cyclists are<br />
joined with an enthusiastic group of riders, in front of the new Health Care<br />
Complex, to help kick off their seven-day fundraising journey.<br />
Baked Goods Benefit Paediatric<br />
Department<br />
Members of the Club Castropignano Ladies Auxiliary decided to use<br />
their talents in making delicious homemade treats to benefit our<br />
young patients. On March 19th, the ladies held a successful bake sale<br />
fundraiser that resulted in a generous donation of $700.<br />
Pictured left to right: Ida Mancini (President, Club Castropignano Ladies<br />
Auxiliary), Courtney Day (Development Coordinator, SCGHF) and Grace Luciani<br />
(Vice President, Club Castropignano Ladies Auxiliary).<br />
ON THE MOVE<br />
STROLL FOR ORTHOPAEDICS<br />
Kids Helping Kids<br />
Local Schools Raise Funds for Paediatrics<br />
Young philanthropists from<br />
four local schools: Ferndale<br />
Public School; Glen Ridge<br />
Public School; Grapeview<br />
Public School; and <strong>St</strong>. Charles<br />
Catholic School spent their<br />
school year collecting coins to<br />
donate to the SCGH<br />
<strong>Foundation</strong>. They did a terrific<br />
job and collected $2,130!<br />
Combined with proceeds from<br />
previous years, the <strong>Foundation</strong> was able to purchase special Phototherapy Lights for<br />
the Paediatric Department. A very special thank you to: "Coins for Kids" Chair John<br />
Hunt and family; Boston Pizza; Seaway Farms; and Patrick Johnson (Draeger<br />
Medical) for your contributions. Since the program's inception in 1990, an incredible<br />
$80,003.27 has been raised for the Paediatric Department at the <strong>General</strong>!<br />
Congratulations to our top fundraisers - Glen Ridge Public School! Matija Soccio; Mrs. <strong>St</strong>acy<br />
Robillard (Teacher); Alex Cook; Allison Ledda; John Hunt (Chair, Coins for Kids); Emma Jenkins;<br />
Jade Eckert and Megan Andrews.<br />
A Grand Slam for Oncology<br />
In honour of her 63rd birthday, the 6th Annual<br />
Jeannette Giammarco Memorial Charity<br />
Tournament took place on May 20th - 22nd.<br />
Organized by Amy Giammarco, this event has been<br />
a successful fundraiser for the Oncology<br />
Department at the <strong>General</strong> as well as the McMaster<br />
Children's Cancer Ward and Welland Humane<br />
Society. This year, the memorial event raised<br />
$2,033 for a six year total of over $10,000 for the<br />
Oncology Department! These funds have allowed<br />
us to purchase an ice machine; a sleeper chair; and<br />
most recently, a chemo chair equipped with heat &<br />
massage. Thank you to the Giammarco family;<br />
event participants and sponsors, for your continued support.<br />
Pictured left to right: Amy Giammarco (seated), Lorraine Adams and Nancy Flight (Charge<br />
Nurse, Oncology) pose with the Chemo Chair equipped with heat & massage.<br />
Annual Golf Classic<br />
FORE a Great Cause!<br />
144 golfers braved the heat and humidity to enjoy the<br />
16th Annual Golf Classic at the <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> Golf &<br />
Country Club. Guests enjoyed 18-holes of golf; exciting<br />
prizes and live auction items; refreshing beverages and<br />
delicious food featuring dishes from around the world.<br />
We are thrilled to announce that with the generous<br />
support of participants, guests, volunteers and sponsors,<br />
$58,200 was raised after expenses at this year's<br />
tournament and will be directed toward the regional Digital<br />
Fluoroscopy Unit at the SCGH site. This Unit, used to<br />
obtain quick, accurate images and immediate diagnosis of strokes, cancers, crohn`s,<br />
colitis and the evaluation of veins, is the first of its kind with 3D image technology in<br />
Canada. With the tremendous support of Sundawn Integrated Services (title sponsor),<br />
we are thrilled to announce that $665,374 of the $1.2 million required has been raised<br />
for this state-of-the-art equipment.<br />
We would like to extend a special thank you to <strong>St</strong>an Parzygnat (President), Matt Harris<br />
(<strong>General</strong> Manager) and the team at Sundawn Integrated Services for their continued<br />
support and generosity. For the eighth consecutive year, Sundawn Integrated<br />
Services, a National leader in the heating and air conditioning service industry, has<br />
shown enormous support of the SCGHF by acting as title sponsor for the Golf Classic.<br />
Patients, family, friends and supporters of the Orthopaedic Department<br />
were "On the Move" Sunday, May 7th as they took part in the Annual<br />
<strong>St</strong>roll at Montebello Park. This morning social fundraiser honoured<br />
patients who have recently undergone orthopaedic surgery and celebrates<br />
their regained mobility. The 12th Annual event raised $9,028 after<br />
expenses! These funds will be used to purchase much needed equipment<br />
for the Orthopaedic Department at the <strong>General</strong>.<br />
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The SCGH <strong>Foundation</strong> "Board of Directors"<br />
team was all smiles as they posed proudly on<br />
the golf course. Pictured left to right: Len Hume<br />
(Member); John Veeneman (Past Executive<br />
Member); Rosemary Auld (President) and<br />
John Bullivant (Founding President).<br />
Pictured far right, <strong>St</strong>an Parzygnat (President,<br />
Sundawn Integrated Services) is ready to teeoff<br />
with his team: Jan Cook, Kathy Lerrette and<br />
Max Cananzi.<br />
Photographs courtesy of Joel Smith<br />
www.joelsmithphotography.ca
Sportsmen go 'WILD'<br />
for the SCGHF<br />
Over 600 people enjoyed a delicious dinner<br />
of wild game at the Niagara Hunting &<br />
Fishing Club's annual Dinner & Dance held in<br />
February <strong>2011</strong>. The SCGH <strong>Foundation</strong> is<br />
grateful to the Club for donating $2,000 from<br />
this annual event toward purchasing patient<br />
care equipment for the <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> <strong>General</strong>.<br />
Bruno D'Intino (President) and Enio Giancaterin<br />
(Secretary/Treasurer) from the Niagara Hunting &<br />
Fishing Club are delighted to present Sandra Sabo<br />
(COO, SCGHF) with a cheque for $2,000.<br />
Fundraising Over the<br />
Airwaves<br />
The Niagara Peninsula Amateur Radio Club<br />
(NPARC) has done it again! For the third<br />
year, the Radio Club has donated funds raised<br />
from their Annual Canada Day Radio-Thon<br />
toward urgently needed patient care equipment.<br />
The Radio-Thon was a success raising $450<br />
this year for a 3-year total of $1,411! A great big<br />
thank you to our friends at NPARC for your<br />
ongoing support.<br />
Pictured left to right: Sandra Sabo (COO, SCGHF),<br />
Dennis Surek (Secretary, Ve3xc); Peter Teminski<br />
(Coordinator, Va3wet) and Geddie Pawlowski (VP,<br />
V23cjx).<br />
Beading Toward a<br />
Healthier Future<br />
The Niagara Peninsula Dental Association Proudly<br />
Supports the Regional Cancer Centre<br />
The Niagara Peninsula Dental Association<br />
understands the importance of having a<br />
regional Cancer Centre here in Niagara. This<br />
group of Dentists, active and retired, have<br />
committed $25,000 toward patient services<br />
and equipment for the state-of-the-art Walker<br />
Family Cancer Centre. This generous gift from<br />
past and present members of the Niagara<br />
Peninsula Dental Association and their<br />
families will be recognized in a Patient Exam<br />
Room at the regional Walker Family Cancer<br />
Centre.<br />
Pictured left to right: Dr. Raviraj Sharma; Dr. Ivan Hrabowsky; Dr. Kevin Boyce; Dr. John Perri; Dr. David Bergen; Dr. Bruce<br />
Cornell (SCGHF Board Member); Dr. Neeraj Pershad; Dr. Rebecca Zabek-Clark; Dr. Mohamad Salame; Dr. Daryl Smith; and<br />
Dr. Jim Jeffs are proud to pose with a cheque for $25,000 for the It's Our Time Campaign.<br />
New Friends in Town<br />
Ned Insurance moved to <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> in May,<br />
<strong>2011</strong> and celebrated their grand opening with a<br />
charity BBQ in support of their local community<br />
hospital. Their generous donation of $2,500 was<br />
greatly appreciated and has been directed toward<br />
purchasing urgently needed patient care equipment<br />
for Cardiac Care. The SCGH <strong>Foundation</strong> is thankful<br />
to our new friends for their generosity.<br />
Pictured left to right: Tim Denis (Newstalk 610); Scott<br />
Gibson (Nurse Practitioner, Regional Cardiology<br />
Program); Sandra Sabo (COO, SCGHF); Mike Daniels<br />
(Partner, Ned Insurance); and City Councillors Len <strong>St</strong>ack<br />
and Matt Harris took part in the official ribbon cutting ceremony at their new office located at 346 Lake <strong>St</strong>reet.<br />
A Night of Fashion, Food & Fundraising<br />
Club Roma Ladies Auxiliary Fashion Show<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Denis <strong>St</strong>udents<br />
"Hopped" into the <strong>General</strong><br />
with Easter Smiles<br />
On April 12, <strong>2011</strong>, a sold out crowd of 600 enjoyed the 13th<br />
Annual Club Roma Ladies Auxiliary Fashion Show.<br />
Delicious food and high fashion were the highlights of the<br />
evening for this successful fundraising event. Since the<br />
inaugural event in 1998, the Club Roma Ladies Auxiliary has<br />
donated an incredible $51,000 to the Evangelista/Adams<br />
Centre for Breast Screening which has been directed toward<br />
purchasing the state-of-the-art Digital Mammography Unit<br />
installed in December 2009. Thank you Club Roma Ladies<br />
Auxiliary for your unwavering support of the<br />
Evangelista/Adams Centre for Breast Screening.<br />
Pictured left to right: Gina Nardangeli (President, Club Roma Ladies Auxiliary) Sandra Sabo (COO, SCGHF); Marisa<br />
Evangelista (Committee Member, Club Roma Ladies Auxiliary) and Dr. Janice Giesbrecht (Medical Director, NHS Oncology<br />
Program).<br />
Sick Kids for Sick Kids<br />
Sadie and Annie Dick were working overtime<br />
last summer to keep up with the demand for<br />
their original beaded bracelets. The SCGH<br />
<strong>Foundation</strong> was overwhelmed when the sisters<br />
delivered $1,679 to the office. Since they started<br />
selling their hand crafted bracelets in 2009,<br />
Sadie and Annie have raised an incredible<br />
$2,369 for the Walker Family Cancer Centre in<br />
loving memory of their Grandfather Robert Little.<br />
Pictured left to right: Sadie and Annie Dick pose<br />
proudly with their one-of-a-kind bracelets; certificate<br />
of appreciation and hard earned money.<br />
Children at the <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> <strong>General</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong><br />
received a very special delivery from students at <strong>St</strong>.<br />
Denis Separate School. The Paediatric Department<br />
received 15 special Easter baskets full of toys and<br />
games; and the Children's Mental Health Department<br />
received much needed Art Supplies. Thank you <strong>St</strong>udents<br />
at <strong>St</strong>. Denis Separate School for spreading joy to our<br />
young patients at the <strong>General</strong>!<br />
Pictured left to right: Linda Murphy (teacher); Heather Lavell<br />
(teacher); Kat Tan (grade 8); Aislinn Connolly (grade 7) and<br />
Alicia Covello (teacher).<br />
Michael Henley (local Comedian) wanted to give<br />
back to his community by raising funds to<br />
purchase an "entertainment package" for the<br />
Paediatric Department at the <strong>General</strong>. Together with a<br />
group of talented local artists, Michael organized a<br />
fundraising weekend of entertainment including Rock,<br />
Hip-Hop and Comedy. The event was a success and<br />
allowed the group to purchase: two 32" flat screen<br />
televisions; xbox kinect; blue ray disc player; and an<br />
assortment of dvd's and games.<br />
Committee members (L to R): Tim MacDonald; David<br />
Green; Hayley Hauptstein; Chuck Buckner; Mikey Henley;<br />
Mark Risto; Kristopher Collver (The "KaC" himself); <strong>St</strong>eve<br />
Conloy; Matt Alvarez; Heather Gallagher (Clinical Manager,<br />
Maternal/Child and Paediatrics); Monica Konefal (RN) and<br />
Cindi Sanders (seated, left).<br />
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Friends of The <strong>General</strong><br />
The <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> <strong>General</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> is pleased to acknowledge the following Friends of the <strong>General</strong> for their gifts of $200 or more between<br />
November 1, 2010 and March 31, <strong>2011</strong>. Tree of Lights donors were published in The <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> <strong>St</strong>andard. Thank you to all donors for their support.<br />
CHAIRMANS CLUB<br />
Algoma Central Corporation<br />
Beatties Basics<br />
Bodisense LTD. (Spa)<br />
Branscombe Family <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Claudia Nordin<br />
Dietrich & Helen Koop<br />
Edward Silver<br />
FBT Inc.<br />
George Darte Funeral Chapel Inc.<br />
Helen <strong>St</strong>ark<br />
John & Helene Hartl<br />
Lions Eye Care (Niagara) Inc.<br />
Michael & Claire Beckermann<br />
Mike Howe<br />
Dorothy Pennachetti<br />
Niagara Peninsula Dental Association<br />
PCL Constructors Canada Inc<br />
Petra Browning<br />
Plenary Group<br />
Robert Rawle<br />
Signature Living (<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong>)<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> <strong>General</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong> Auxiliary<br />
The Pen Centre<br />
William Cwethko<br />
DIRECTORS CLUB<br />
AGFA Inc.<br />
Agnes Wieler<br />
Alan (W.) Rigby<br />
Anthony & Rosa Bonifacio<br />
Bernard Rempel<br />
Bernhard Huber<br />
Bridget Lucciola<br />
Brock University<br />
Canadian Tire Financial Services<br />
Carroll <strong>Hospital</strong> Group<br />
Charles F. Fell Charitable Trust<br />
Complex Supply Inc.<br />
Credit Bureau Services Canada<br />
Douglas & Donna-Dale Jones<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Amit Mehta<br />
Dr. & Mrs. E. Raja Reddy<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Lorenzo Vigna<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Philip Hughes<br />
Dr. Anna Kobylecky<br />
Dr. Chris Dyck<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Peter & Jane Young<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Reza & Sheryl Rastegar<br />
Dr. Sushma Amin<br />
Dry Cleaners Against Cancer<br />
Durward Jones Barkwell & Company<br />
Elizabeth Degenkamp<br />
Felice & Anna Valvano<br />
Gary Waters Ltd.<br />
Grapeview Public School<br />
Grey Power Insurance Brokers Inc.<br />
Hank & Jo-Anne <strong>St</strong>rooband<br />
Henry & Eve Ramaker<br />
Hospira Healthcare Corporation<br />
Insurance Brokers Assoc. of<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> & District<br />
Jo-Ann Dick<br />
John Bear Buick GMC <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong><br />
John Rigby<br />
John Sabo<br />
JRC Holdings (Niagara) Inc.<br />
Len Hume<br />
London Arms Pub<br />
Lorene Katzman<br />
Lorraine Conlon<br />
Michelle Brennan<br />
Nancy Bailey-Brazeau<br />
Nokara Limited<br />
Norman Johnston<br />
Ontario Environmental & Safety Network Ltd.<br />
Performance Cars - Mercedes-Benz<br />
Peter Partington<br />
Philip & Karen Court<br />
Precise Parklink Inc.<br />
Ramaker's Imports Inc.<br />
RBC Royal Bank of Canada<br />
Results Continuum Incorporated<br />
Richard R.P. & June Court<br />
Rick & Mary <strong>St</strong>eele<br />
Ricoh Canada<br />
Robert Ruttan<br />
Roger Silverthorn<br />
Ronald F. Crabtree (Estate of)<br />
Rudy and Louise Thiessen<br />
Shaila Nadkarni-Bhide<br />
Shirley Estey<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> Professional Fire Fighters'<br />
Assoc.<br />
Sue Adams<br />
Sundawn Integrated Services<br />
Technology Initiatives Group Ltd.<br />
Telephone Magic Inc.<br />
The Burke Group<br />
Tim Hortons<br />
Tim J. Mackey<br />
Trevor & Christine Cooper<br />
TRILLIUM CLUB<br />
Adrian & Constance Buis<br />
Alan Holody<br />
Allan & Heather Rubin<br />
Andrej & <strong>St</strong>anka Ribarovic<br />
Andy & Carolyn Habjan<br />
Bernice McMullen<br />
Bill & Carole Criger<br />
Bonnie Sipos<br />
Brad Compton<br />
Brian & Rachel Delaney<br />
Canada Life Assurance Company<br />
Carol Potvin<br />
Cogeco Cable Inc.<br />
Dan & Saundra Patterson<br />
Daniel Trabucco<br />
Douglas H. Whitman<br />
Douglas Sips<br />
Dr. & Mrs. John & Ena Dobson<br />
Dr. Andrei Arvinte<br />
Dr. Christina Plaskos<br />
Dr. David Martin<br />
Dr. Janice Giesbrecht<br />
Dr. John Ciocca<br />
Dr. Santina M. Malaguti<br />
Dr. Shy Amlani & Dr. Amiya Amlani<br />
Dr. <strong>St</strong>ephen Tripodi<br />
Dr. Walter Peracchia<br />
Elizabeth Bedford-Jones<br />
F. Emilio & Anna Raimondo<br />
Frank & Ivy Parkhouse<br />
Frank & Linda <strong>St</strong>ewart<br />
Gerry MacLean<br />
Hardy & Deborah Siegmund<br />
Harvey Beam<br />
Herbert & Mona Morrison<br />
Ian Warnica<br />
Irina Siwa<br />
James A. Wright<br />
James R. (Rod) & Lori Bush<br />
Jane & Frank Vassallo<br />
Jean Harley<br />
Jeff Robichaud<br />
Jim & Sherry Keast<br />
JoAnn Clarkson<br />
John & Michele Zoccoli<br />
John Block<br />
Kevin & Trudy Anzik<br />
Leo & Marilyn McCready<br />
Losani Homes Ltd.<br />
Madeleine McMullen<br />
Mark & Carrie Sherk<br />
Mark Ravelle<br />
Michael & Donna Raimondo<br />
Michael A. Herfst & Arlene Tuls-Herfst<br />
Michael Rozsa<br />
Michelle & Greg Ryder<br />
Mike & Christine Watt<br />
Mike Cetnik<br />
Murray Walters<br />
Nancy Elliott<br />
Nina Mandeville<br />
Norris & Marilyn Walker<br />
Phyllis Schieck<br />
Raimondo & Assoc. Architects Inc.<br />
Richard Krysiak & Karen Tausendfreund<br />
Robert & Peggy Masnyk<br />
Robert Armstrong<br />
Robert Genge<br />
Sarah Phillips<br />
Shirley Speck<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> United Mennonite Church<br />
Suncor Energy <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Thomas Critelli<br />
Valoree Mackonka<br />
Vision Clinic<br />
DONORS<br />
A.C.W. of <strong>St</strong>. Columba Church<br />
Albert Kretz<br />
Anna Dyck<br />
Archie Reynolds<br />
Avril McKenna-Norton<br />
Barbara Taylor<br />
Barry & Margo McNaughton<br />
Bill & Trudy Jonker<br />
Brian & Paula Nelson<br />
Brian Kon<br />
Bridge Centre of Niagara Inc.<br />
Cos & Margery Spagnoletti<br />
David & Ruth Burtnik<br />
David Petis<br />
David Simpson<br />
Days Inn <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> Niagara<br />
Decor & More Inc.<br />
Domenic Tassillo<br />
Donald & Marjorie Williams<br />
Doric Club<br />
Dorothy Wilson<br />
Douglas Major<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Josefchak<br />
Dr. Mark Jany<br />
Ersilia & Lucy Marino<br />
Eugen & Elisabeth Schnierle<br />
Filles D'Isabelle, Cercle Notre Dame de la<br />
Paix<br />
Frank Des Tombe<br />
Fred Nishimura<br />
Gary Matheson<br />
George & Tillie Lopinski<br />
George & Valerie Lodboa<br />
George Williamson<br />
Gerald & Mary DeRochie<br />
Gord & Lesley <strong>St</strong>atham<br />
Halina Napieraj<br />
Harold & Dianne Warkentin<br />
Harvey & Theresa Bray<br />
Home Hardware<br />
Howard & Pat Crawford<br />
Jake & Susanna Neufeld<br />
Jake & Willy Vankoeveringe<br />
James Bradley<br />
James DeNardi<br />
Jernej Cernac<br />
John & Rosalene Sallmen<br />
John C. & Loreen Gray<br />
John Copp<br />
John Giesbrecht<br />
John Greco<br />
John Michael & Catherine Smith<br />
Joseph & Antoinette Sorbara<br />
Joyce Montgomery<br />
Karen Disher<br />
Karen Leuenberger<br />
Karl Bowley<br />
Lawson & Yvonne Baron<br />
Leighton & Susan Webber<br />
Linde Ramaker-Hildebrand<br />
Lloyd Riches<br />
Lola Philipson<br />
Louanne Leon<br />
Louise Fawcett<br />
Luigi & Anna Sorrento<br />
Lynn Lefebvre<br />
Malcolm & Elizabeth Gollert<br />
Margaret Heinrichs<br />
Margaret Sulman<br />
Mark Wilson<br />
Marlene Snook & Ronald Zwarych<br />
Martha Derksen<br />
Mary Oaks<br />
Mary Velicevic<br />
Matthew Wilson<br />
Mavis Parker<br />
Meridian Credit Union<br />
Michael & Joanna Kuchar<br />
Mobile Retailing Inc.<br />
Mona Campbell<br />
Neil & Johanna Miles<br />
Nick & Ginny Alfino<br />
Nick Vukmanic<br />
Norma Hintz<br />
Parasia Iwanec<br />
Patricia & Frank Overholt<br />
Patricia Meek<br />
Peter Albright<br />
Phyllis Rymer<br />
Quality Hotel Parkway Convention Centre<br />
Ray & Johan <strong>St</strong>eele<br />
Raymond & Lillian Marsden<br />
Retired Nurses Alumni<br />
Richard Careless<br />
Rick Janzen<br />
Robert & Sandra Lewies<br />
Ronald & Kathleen Giesbrecht<br />
Ronald Gage<br />
Ronald Irving<br />
Roy & Ingeborg Lofgren<br />
Shirley Drake<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Alfred's Church C.W.L.<br />
<strong>St</strong>an & Betty Justesen<br />
<strong>St</strong>ephen & Angelina Cook<br />
Susan Graham<br />
T. Harding Cambray<br />
Teresa Ferland<br />
Terry Leon<br />
The Niagara Korean Presbyterian Church<br />
Thomas & Margaret Cutler<br />
Vera Gandza<br />
Vilnis & Velta Bertholds<br />
Virginia Haines<br />
Vlahos Dentistry Professional Corp.<br />
Volvo Trucks North American Dealer Council<br />
W.H. Reimer & Sons Excavating Ltd.,<br />
Waldemar & Lana Gade<br />
Wayne & Avrielle Nelson<br />
Wide Range Transportation Group<br />
William & Rosalind Ryman<br />
THEIR MEMORY LIVES ON<br />
Pearl Adams<br />
Helen Aiken<br />
Nadia Andrusyszyn-Heto<br />
Thora Appelt<br />
John Walter (Jack) Argue<br />
William Babyk<br />
Rodger Bailey<br />
Helen Bain<br />
Klaus Barghoorn<br />
John (Jack) Barkwill<br />
Agnes Basel<br />
Elizabeth (Betty) Bates<br />
Hendrika Bezuyen<br />
Michael Bidochka<br />
Mary Bigelow<br />
Andrew Birmingham<br />
Mary Boldt<br />
Margaret Brake<br />
Lena Braun<br />
Maidie Bretherick<br />
<strong>St</strong>even Brodie<br />
Barbara Brown<br />
Verna Brown<br />
Teresa Bruni<br />
Tom Buckle<br />
Lloyd Buckley<br />
<strong>St</strong>ewart Buetow<br />
Karen Burch<br />
Henry Burgoyne<br />
Gladys Burnison<br />
Joyce Cairns<br />
George (Scotty) Campbell<br />
Beryl Cardas<br />
Concetta Casciato<br />
Maud Chevrier<br />
Walter Chorozy<br />
Kenneth E. Cole<br />
Tony Pio Collini<br />
Luciano Conte<br />
Pauline Coyne<br />
Doris Croy<br />
Linda Cuthbert<br />
Irena Cwalinski<br />
Maria D'Amelio<br />
Robert (Bob) Davis<br />
Robert DeVries<br />
Thomas DeYoung<br />
Hazel Dickie<br />
Dorothy Dixon<br />
Frances Dixon<br />
Helen Doner<br />
Mary Marguerite Dorland<br />
Myriam Dragicevic<br />
Rosemary Driscoll<br />
Mary Drogoski<br />
Robin (Robert) Dunn<br />
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Edwin Edward<br />
John Eke<br />
Donald Elliott<br />
John Elliott<br />
Henry Ens<br />
Giovannina Felice<br />
Sharon Fiocca<br />
Gwendoline Fournier<br />
Donald Fraser<br />
Dora Fuchs<br />
Isabell Gammon<br />
Margaret (Lois) Gander<br />
Wilfred Garrett<br />
Fiorindo Giancaterino<br />
Angelo Giancola<br />
Isabel Gibson<br />
William (Bill) Gillies<br />
Gerhard Gonschior<br />
Robert Gray<br />
Helen Greenlaw<br />
Derwyn Griffiths<br />
Rita Grobb<br />
Gerald Gruhl<br />
Hamer Guest<br />
Robert Hamilton<br />
Duncan Harper<br />
Arthur Hawkley<br />
George Hetherington<br />
John Heximer<br />
Charles Himann<br />
Kenneth Hiscott<br />
Harry Hodgins<br />
Roy Frederick Holman<br />
Mary Iannizzi<br />
Jack Irwin<br />
Austin Jelbert<br />
Pearl Johnson<br />
Leonard Kaplan<br />
Jenny (Jiovanna Violante)<br />
Karr<br />
Mildred Kay<br />
Carol Keenan - nee Wilson<br />
Peter Kiers<br />
Rudolph (Rudy) Kittel<br />
Gordon Klager<br />
Helen Klassen<br />
Iwan (John) Kobzan<br />
Konrad Koch<br />
Claudia Korolek<br />
Mary Krekorian<br />
Katie Kroeker<br />
Joseph Kukaryshen<br />
George Lalos<br />
Winifred Lane<br />
And the Winner is...<br />
Violet Langeard<br />
Frank Larocque<br />
Raymond Larose<br />
Antoinette Latham<br />
Gordon Lessard<br />
Jean Lewczynski<br />
John Walter Lewicki<br />
Frank Lewis<br />
Fred Lichacz<br />
Susan Lodboa<br />
Kenneth Ludlow<br />
Helen Ludwa<br />
Rose Luey<br />
Douglas MacGowan<br />
Evelyn MacKay<br />
Sylvia MacKenzie<br />
George Manning<br />
Yvonne Manoogian<br />
Janet Marino<br />
Catherine (Kay) Martin<br />
Harold Martin<br />
Murray Masecar<br />
Ernest Matheson<br />
Gladys (Babs) McGregor<br />
William (Bill) McIntosh<br />
Tom McIntyre<br />
Marie McNulty<br />
The 2nd Annual "Clutter Fights<br />
Cancer" event, hosted by Re/Max<br />
Garden City Realty Inc., was a great<br />
success. The regional Walker Family<br />
Cancer Centre was the recipient of<br />
$11,965 from raffle sale proceeds at<br />
the "Larger than Life" Yard Sale for the<br />
Cure.<br />
Fiore Memme<br />
Antonio (Tony) Menegazzo<br />
Phyllis Moase<br />
Robert Mossberger<br />
Kathryn Moyer<br />
Michael Mudrik<br />
<strong>St</strong>efan Muhlberger<br />
Marjorie Mulholland<br />
Linda Nairismagi<br />
Agostino Nardelli<br />
William Neil<br />
Lorna Nesbitt<br />
Peter O'Halloran<br />
John Onyskiw<br />
Albert Paget<br />
Isabel Paterson<br />
Janet Patterson<br />
Jacob Pauls<br />
Ursula Petermann<br />
Nicholas (Nick) Petroff<br />
William Phillips<br />
Dulcie Pink<br />
Maria Pirillo<br />
Ruby Porter<br />
Mary Poth<br />
Margaret Ralston<br />
Robert Reece<br />
Bernice Reid<br />
Roger Reid<br />
Kathleen Reinhart<br />
Paul Rempel<br />
Maurice Richardson<br />
Amy Riley<br />
Rose Roberts<br />
Jacob (Jack) Roscoe<br />
John Roseman<br />
John Rosetti<br />
Janet Ruel<br />
Gabriele Ruggi<br />
Frances Rundle<br />
Anne Russett<br />
Lena Scott<br />
Peter Servos<br />
Muriel Sherk<br />
Anah (Sally) Siegerman<br />
Dinah Singer<br />
Ludwik Siolkowsky<br />
William (Bill) Smith<br />
Eleanor Smyth<br />
Dorothy Soyko<br />
Orma Spiece<br />
Clarence <strong>St</strong>ephenson<br />
J. Oliver <strong>St</strong>evens<br />
Thomas <strong>St</strong>one<br />
Lois <strong>St</strong>oughton<br />
Sharon <strong>St</strong>ratton<br />
Elizabeth (Betty) <strong>St</strong>uart<br />
Donald Sutherland<br />
William Sutherland<br />
<strong>St</strong>ephanie Taylor<br />
Joyce Timlock<br />
Jaan Tomingas<br />
Frank Townsend<br />
Robert Turnbull<br />
Harold Usick<br />
Raphael (Ralph)<br />
Vansteeland<br />
Adriana Vink<br />
Emanuele (Manny)<br />
Vommero<br />
Margaret Wadge<br />
Grace L. White<br />
Peter White<br />
Linda Willms<br />
Daniel Wilson<br />
Florence Leonora Wiltshire<br />
Michael Wisniewski<br />
Kathleen Wood<br />
William Woods<br />
Frank Zaborowski<br />
Weronika Zielinski<br />
New Faces Join the SCGHF<br />
Board of Directors<br />
Re/Max has been a great supporter of<br />
the regional Cancer Centre and have<br />
chosen to have an Exam Room<br />
named in recognition of their generous<br />
$25,000 pledge commitment.<br />
All eyes were on Phyllis Gleeson (Committee Chair) and Jim Holiko (Committee Member)<br />
as they announced the winning raffle ticket numbers.<br />
The SCGHF is pleased to welcome three new faces to our Board of Directors team!<br />
Inspector James McCaffery (Niagara Regional Police); Dr. Robert Masnyk (Niagara<br />
Health System) and Kevin Wilson (Niagara Fallsview Casino) will be joining our team<br />
for the <strong>2011</strong> / 2012 term. These gentlemen bring a wealth of experience and knowledge<br />
to the team and we are looking forward to their involvement.<br />
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Grateful Patient Shares Her <strong>St</strong>ory<br />
To: <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> <strong>General</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Awhile ago, November 12th, I found myself in the Prompt Care (Ontario<br />
<strong>St</strong>.), where Dr. Chow was on duty. He confirmed my diagnosis of the<br />
Walk-in Clinic Doctor and made me aware of the seriousness of my health<br />
condition - Blood Infection. The next day I was transferred to the<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> <strong>General</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong>, where Dr. Richard Safranyos continued<br />
my treatment. I felt that his care and compassion was excellent.<br />
Since I do not have a family doctor, Dr. Safranyos organized in-home<br />
treatment for me. I know the progress in my health condition, I owe to those<br />
two doctors (Dr. Chow and Dr. Safranyos) and I am very grateful to them.<br />
Thank-you from the bottom of my heart! Here is enclosed a small donation<br />
to the <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> <strong>General</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong>, as my token of<br />
appreciation.<br />
Irina Siwa<br />
A Magical Event<br />
The <strong>Foundation</strong> was thrilled to hear that $20,000 was raised at the 24th Annual<br />
Magic n' Miracles show hosted by the <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> Professional Fire Fighters'<br />
Association in 2010. These funds allowed the <strong>Foundation</strong> to purchase a Crib<br />
<strong>St</strong>retcher and a Cardio Respiratory Monitor for the Department. Over the past 24<br />
years, an incredible $530,000 has been raised and directed toward the purchase of<br />
urgently needed equipment for Maternal Child Care at the <strong>General</strong>. Don't miss out<br />
on this wonderful holiday tradition; call 1-800-268-7371 to book your tickets for<br />
the 25th Annual Magic n' Miracles show taking place December 2, <strong>2011</strong>.<br />
Charity <strong>St</strong>ag & Doe Supports<br />
Regional Cancer Centre<br />
Representatives<br />
from<br />
Scotiabank, Scott Wark,<br />
Annemarie Palombo and<br />
Livia Weber, were pleased<br />
to present Sandra Sabo<br />
(COO, SCGHF) with a<br />
cheque for $10,050. They<br />
planned and executed an<br />
exciting <strong>St</strong>ag & Doe in<br />
March, <strong>2011</strong> which brings<br />
their fundraising total to an<br />
incredible $20,000 for the<br />
new regional Walker Family<br />
Cancer Centre.<br />
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