Biking for BIG Bucks - St. Catharines General Hospital Foundation

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Biking for BIG Bucks
$278,800 raised for the new Walker Family Cancer Centre
Why did you
participate?
“Everyone is affected by cancer so we
believe in the cause. It was a great race -
well organized, and it was nice having
people cheer you on along the way.”
~ Shari Reay
“My wife just passed away - she was
diagnosed with lung cancer last year and
it spread to her brain. That’s why I
participated this year. Before she died we
had planned to fundraise for the new
cancer building, so I am carrying on with
this plan.” ~ Gino Marchionda
(The Niagara Clean Team)
“I work at the casino and saw it
advertised and thought it was for a great
cause. My husband was diagnosed with
liver cancer in June 2007, and received a
new liver in August 2008. I am here in
celebration of his life.”
~ Mary Jane Jarvis (Team Hot Wheels)
Committee Members, Foundation Staff and Board Members gather together to celebrate. L - R: Kevin Zimic,
Courtney Day, Kristina Manzi, Janet Tuck, Sandra Sabo, Len Hume, Amy Cook, Richard Krysiak, Bruce Cornell,
Gord Statham, Richard Taylor and Sarah Phillips.
History was made on Sunday, September, 20th,
2009 as 235 cyclists took to the scenic roads of
the Niagara Region to raise money for the
Walker Family Cancer Centre.
Cyclists arrived with many goals - some to honour
the memory of a loved one who fought the battle of
cancer, some to enjoy a day of cycling and some to
face a personal challenge to cross the finish line.
With the support and generosity of local businesses,
community organizations, volunteers, family, friends
and co-workers our goal was surpassed for our
inaugural event. The Big Move Cancer Ride
Committee is thrilled to announce that an
overwhelming $278,800 and counting was raised
after expenses for the Walker Family Cancer Centre.
A sincere thank you to: cyclists; 100+ volunteers;
sponsors; friends and our dedicated committee
members who supported The Big Move Cancer Ride.
We look forward to seeing you next year on Sunday,
September 12th, 2010.
"I chose to ride and lead a team, because
we have waited so long for a new state of
the art Hospital. This resource is so
important for the physical, social and
economic health of our region. I have a
close friend who just lost his battle with
cancer, he was an inspiration and his
memory makes all of us realize that
cancer treatment facilities are needed,
close to home." ~ John Suk
(Team Nycomed Canada Inc.)
Photographs courtesy of
www.joelsmithphotography.ca
The Great Wolf Lodge Team (The Wolf Pack) was our top
fundraising team with a total of $51,428! Following close was the
Walker Industries team who raised $36,415. John Suk was our top
fundraising male at $12,530 and Mary Basciano was our top
fundraising female at $9,603.
Annual
2
Golf Classic
3 4 5 6
Canadian Smooth
Jazz Concert Series
BIG Move Cancer
Ride Supporters
Cones for Kids
In Memory of
Dr. Heime Geffen
Niagara’s First MRI
Breast Coil Arrives
Friends of the
General
| FALL 2009 |

A Swinging Success
Sundawn Integrated Services leads the drive FORE Healthcare
Gord Clare (NHS, Manager of Engineering
Services) & Stan Parzygnat (President of Sundawn
Integrated Services)
at 14th Annual Golf Classic!
Even the few drops of rain couldn't dampen the spirits of the 168 participants of
the 14th Annual Golf Classic that took place on Monday, July 6th at the St.
Catharines Golf & Country Club. An outstanding $60,000 was raised after
expenses and will be directed toward the purchase of the state-of-the-art Digital
Fluoroscopy Unit that was installed in January and has screened approximately
1,000 patients.
Guests enjoyed a great day of golf, exciting prizes and delicious food with a new menu promoting foods
from around the world while supporting our hospital. Cast members from Mirvish Productions' smash hit
"The Sound of Music" and the Niagara Ice Dogs also enjoyed the day.
We would like to extend a special thank you to
Stan Parzygnat, Matt Harris and the team at
Sundawn Integrated Services for their continued
support and generosity. Sundawn Integrated
Services, a national leader in heating and air
conditioning for over 50 years, showed
enormous support for the St. Catharines General
Hospital Foundation when it accepted the role of
Presenting Sponsor of the Foundation's Annual
Golf Classic for the sixth consecutive year. To date
we have raised $ 562,174. of the 1.2 million
needed for the Digital Fluoroscopy Unit.
Thank you to our generous sponsors and
volunteers; your support is integral in making the
Annual Golf Classic a continued success. Cast members from Mirvish Productions’ “The Sound of
Music.” L - R: Keith Dinicol, Ted Simonett, Andrea Wingelaar
and Neil Foster with staff member Randy Alldread.
It’s Our Time - Please Help Us Help You
Every year 67,000 people from Niagara are forced to
travel outside the region for medical care. That's one in
six people - and that's not acceptable. Our patients and
their families shouldn't be burdened with the additional
stress of commuting out of the region for treatment.
The It's Our Time Campaign has raised $26.5 million
toward our $40 million goal. Help us reach the finish
line. We can't make this happen without you.
www.scghfoundation.com or 905-323-FUND (3863)
Canadian Smooth Jazz Concert
Series has guests on their feet
Special thank you to our host the Bosc Family of Chateau des Charmes Winery for providing another
beautiful setting to enjoy the delightful sounds of Matt Dusk and North of Soul this past summer.
Through the partnership with Mary & Doug Kirk of Wave 94.7 FM, the program has garnered $47,000
toward the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the SCG site.
Matt Dusk and Sandra Sabo (SCGH Foundation) are
all smiles after the success of the Canadian Smooth
Jazz Concert Series.
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Above: Guests danced as Matt Dusk performed songs from his new album Back in Town.
Left: Andrew Leader, lead singer for North of Soul.

Supporters of the BIG Move Cancer Ride
The Wolf Pack Cleaned Up
for a Great Cause
Keith Simmonds, Great Wolf Lodge General Manager stated:
"The association of Great Wolf Lodge committed to the BIG Move Cancer Ride
because they wanted to make a difference for the community where they live
and work. The team of 18 riders registered for both the 50 and 100K ride.
Following the efforts of washing 824 vehicles, an incredible $42,800 was raised
for the BIG Move Cancer Ride! We are proud to be working with the St.
Catharines General Hospital Foundation for the "It's Our Time" Campaign in
support of the Walker Family Cancer Centre."
Spinning for Pledges
The “Donny & Ameer Spin” took place on Friday, September 18th in
support of the BIG Move Cancer Ride. Donny, (Staff) and Ameer Wakil
(COO) at White Oaks Conference Resort & Spa gathered together with
fellow colleagues and members to raise money for the new Walker Family
Cancer Centre.
The one hour spin class was a great success and raised over $1,400!
Congratulations to Ameer for completing his first Spin class and to Donny
who participates in a class annually. A special thank you to Louise and
Andre Blais who led our training sessions every Thursday prior to the ride.
Volunteers and Great Wolf Lodge Staff worked together and were able to
wash over 824 cars!
Sailors Support the BIG Move
Local Sailors from Upper Lakes
Shipping supported Kim
Kobayashi in the 100K ride. Kim
encouraged a friendly competition
by offering the Ship with the largest
pledge amount a free pizza lunch!
Front & Centre: Donald McMillan, Louise Blais and Ameer Wakil
(President, SCGH Foundation) pose with White Oaks Members & Staff
after completing the 1 hour spin class.
Special Congratulations
Pictured on the left: Kim Kobayashi
and Captain Jeff Pink were proud to
support the BIG Move Cancer Ride.
T.V. for Patients
and Families
Thank you Bill & Kathleen Rorke for your generous donation of a
television for the Out-Patient Oncology Waiting Room.
Kids Helping Kids
Once again, the young philanthropists from our local school system
never let us down. Participating schools this past year: Ferndale, Glen
Ridge, Power Glen, St. Theresa and Westmount raised $2,200. Since the
programs inception in 1990, a grand total of $77,800 has been raised.
Special thanks to chair John Hunt and family, Boston Pizza, Avondale Dairy
Bar and Seaway Farms for their support of this program.
Congratulations to Westmount, our top fundraising school!
Pictured with John Hunt, centre back, (Chair, Coins for Kids
Program) and Dr. Brar, right, (SCGH).
The BIG Move Cancer Ride committee would like to extend special
congratulations to Lynne Corfield and Nick Pelych. Lynne, a dedicated
member of "Team Sandra - Heroes Unit for Jacob" eagerly attended the first
training session. During the training session, Lynne had an accident which
resulted in a broken collar bone. She did not give up! Lynne showed her
support by walking the 50k route. We wish her the best of luck with her
recovery. Nick Pelych also chose a different mode of transportation by inline
skating the 50k route. Congratulations to both of you.
1st Annual Vintners
Golf Classic
Following the impressive success of the 2nd annual Niagara Wine Auction, the
committee hosted the inaugural golf tournament. The sun shone as 144 wine
connoisseur’s tee-d off at the Grand Niagara Golf Resort.
Thank you to sponsors, volunteers, participants and the tournament committee
for raising a grand total of $87,275 toward the Digital Mammography Unit for
the Evangelista/Adams Breast Screening Centre.
Pictured L - R:
John Veeneman (SCGH
Foundation Board
Member), Bruce Walker
(Executive Vice President,
Vincor Canada),Sandra
Sabo (COO, SCGH
Foundation), Richard
Taylor (SCGH Foundation
Board Member) and John
Peller (CEO & President
of Andrew Peller Ltd.)
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Cones for Kids
Helping Kids,
One Scoop at a Time
Sorority Sisters Unite to
Support Oncology
Thank you to the supporters of the Black & Gold Valentine’s Day
dinner this past February in support of the Gamma Epsilon
Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.
Your efforts and those of Nancy Grodesky - volunteer of the
Canadian Cancer Society with Marie Gallagher, co-chair,
successfuly raised the funds needed to purchase a Chemotherapy
Chair for our Outpatient Oncology Department.
What’s the Scoop? Avondale Dairy Bar Staff and Volunteers had a busy weekend
serving thousands of ice cream lovers
The first Cones for Kids held
in 1992 was such a success
that owners of the Avondale
Dairy Bar, Ray & Debbie, along
with their staff hosted the 2nd
fundraiser on the weekend of
August 14th - 16th.
Dozens of volunteers gathered
to make over 750 waffle cones,
200 peach sundaes and many
milk shakes, all for the Paediatric
Department.
Families enjoyed making ice cream themed crafts
with Dena from Creative Moments.
A huge thank you to our volunteers, including local politicians and Board Members
who assisted in raising $3,000 for our young patients.
L to R: Mary Flight (SCGH Nurse), Marie Gallagher, Gayle
Devall, Cathy Bullen, Patricia Day and Nancy Grodesky
2nd Annual Radio-A-Thon
On July 1, 2009 the Niagara Peninsula Amateur Radio Club Inc.
held its 2nd Annual Radio-A-Thon for Charity. The club chose the
Foundation as their recipients this year and raised $226 to be directed
toward urgently needed patient care equipment.
Thank you for your generous support and good luck next year.
Shane Chipman (SCGHF Board Member), Jean Bullivant (Volunteer), Sandra Sabo
(COO SCGHF), John Bullivant (Past SCGHF Board President) and Gord Statham
(SCGHF Board Member)
Friends, family and colleagues gathered together on Sunday, September
6th to celebrate the memory of a beloved doctor; Dr. Heime Geffen.
Through his 30 years of service, Dr. Geffen held numerous positions
including: General Practitioner, Chief of Family Medicine at the St.
Catharines General and Hotel Dieu Hospitals, Medical Advisor to many
programs, Chief of Medical Staff for the Niagara Health System, and
President of the Lincoln County Academy of Medicine. He was a source
of extraordinary care, compassion, support and advice.
Thank you to everyone who made generous donations in memory of Dr.
Geffen; these donations allowed us to purchase an urgently needed
Transport Patient Stretcher for the Palliative Care Unit.
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Amateur Radio Announcers: Peter J Teminski
(va3wet), John Boswell (va3boz), Dale Sackfie
(ve31vw) and Kristina Manzi, SCGH Foundation
Memorial for Dr. Heime Geffen
He was an inspiration to his family, patients, colleagues & friends
Martin Geffen, Terri Barnett, Ann Geffen, Vivienne Kurland & Sandra Sabo

Niagara’s First MRI Breast Coil Arrives at the General
A Family’s Dream Comes True
Sarah Walters, loving wife and devoted mother and
grandmother, quietly passed away on Sunday, March 4th, 2007
while anxiously awaiting an appointment for a specific breast
screening MRI procedure in Hamilton. While the St. Catharines
General Hospital has an MRI, it did not have the coil required to
do the specific breast screening that Sarah needed at that time. To
honour her memory and reduce wait times, the Walters family
established a memorial fund in Sarah's name to raise the required
funds to purchase Niagara's first MRI Breast Coil.
Due to the Walters family's dedication to this cause and the
support of our community, $ 132,000 has been raised. The Breast
Coil has been screening patients since July, 2009. Dr. Amit Mehta,
Chief of Diagnostic Imaging was quoted: "It's going to make a
dramatic impact on the health care of all Niagarans."
It is with sincere gratitude that we thank the Walters family. Sarah's
memory will live on and lives will be saved because of your
dedication.
Morgan’s 2nd Machine
Our office was notified that the special care nursery was in
urgent need of a special piece of equipment to transfer our
babies with special needs. Thanks to the Mattern Family, in
honour of Morgan who was born at the SCGH 12 years ago, the
equipment is now a reality. Morgan stated “this is the best
birthday present ever!”
Murray Walters and Foundation Staff enjoyed
working together to secure this vital piece of
equipment. Family members were proud to
celebrate this fantastic accomplishment.
L to R: Barry Walters, Jackie Walters, Vicki
Walters, Bram Walters, Ann Walters, Ryan &
Shana Gelbart, Murray Walters, Sam Walters,
Marianne Walters, Auby and Elliot Walters.
Absent from photo: Sandy Walters.
Battling Against Cancer
The 2nd Annual Battle for a Cure raised $3,460 for the St. Catharines General
Hospital Foundation in support of the Walker Family Cancer Centre.
Congratulations to the five Muay Thai Niagara Athletes who participated:
John Caughlin, Josh Tedesco, Jay Wells, James Coomber and Daryl Ireland.
Thank you to event organizers Roger Lumyoung and Insa Wolf; sponsors and
volunteers for your outstanding efforts in raising money and awareness for
cancer research. After two successful events, Muay Thai Niagara has raised over
$8,000 - Thank You!
L to R: Morgan Mattern, Sandra Sabo (COO, SCGH
Foundation), Sylvia and Bernhard Mattern.
Family & Friends Give Back
Agreat wife, mother, friend and nurse who always cared very deeply
about her patients received the same respect from her loved ones.
All donations recently received in memory of Elizabeth Fisher, R.N.
were directed toward the purchase of a pain pump for in-patient
oncology / palliative patients.
L to R: Craig Fisher, Michael Fisher, Sue Adams (Regional
Manager of Palliative Care), Judy Antonio (NHS) and John Fisher.
Muay Thai Niagara Athletes perform a demonstration with Kru Roger.
Ontario Power Generation
Kick-Off Fundraising Endeavour
Our friends at Ontario Power Generation (OPG) have generously committed
to raising $4,000 for a Portable Vital Signs Monitor for the Intensive Care
Unit (ICU). They kicked off their fundraising efforts in September with a staff
BBQ. Staff had a wonderful day and participated in many activities including a
competition for building the
best scarecrow!
Staff at Ontario Power
Generation will continue their
fundraising efforts over the
next few months. On behalf of
the SCGH Foundation, we
would like to extend our
sincere thanks to OPG for
committing to purchase this
vital piece of equipment.
L - R: Gord Statham (SCGH Foundation Board Member), Sandra Sabo (COO,
SCGH Foundation), Dave Heath (Manager, OPG Niagara Plant Group) and
John Veeneman (SCGH Foundation Board Member)
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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 May 1, 2009 and July 31, 2009. Thank you to all donors for their support.
CHAIRMANS CLUB
Club Roma Ladies Auxiliary
Davies Ward Phillips &
Vineberg LLP
Fallsview Casino Resort
Sharon Kamm
Pinder's Lock & Security
Michael & Kim Riva
Royal Crown Records Inc.
Royal Lepage Niagara Real Estate
DIRECTORS CLUB
Roy & Ann Atamanuk
Dennis Bailey
Canadian Tire Financial Services
Susan Chapman
Thomas & Lisette Critelli
Karen Stearne & David J. Fast
Fraternal Order of Eagles
# 3155 - Ladies Auxiliary
Mildred Gilmour
Jonathan Goodman
Niagara Hunting & Fishing Club
Orchestrations Creative Project
Annemarie & Thomas Palombo
Dr. John Perri
Ramaker's Imports Inc.
Virgil Businessmen's Association
Dr. Voruganti
TRILLIUM
A.C.W. of St. Columba Church
John & Carole Allan
Susan Armbrust
Adrian & Constance Buis
Cooper Wealth Management
Michael Cvetanovic
Dan Nel Coach Lines Limited
Danny Lagrotteria Medicine
Professional Corp
Andre & Donna Douen
Dave Gregory
Grey Power Insurance Brokers
Jane Lammers
League of Ukrainian Women in
Canada
Donald Logan
Janice MacKay
Olga Mazurek
Bernice McMullen
Jacqueline Owen
Henry & Eve Ramaker
Robert Simpson
Eric Smetana
Carol Smith
Charlene Smith
St. David's Heritage Inc.
Stevensville Kinettes Service Club
John & Susan Suk
Watering Can
White Oaks Tennis World Inc.
DONORS
Lorraine Adams
Aim Trimark Investments Inc.
Moses Albino
Aramark Canada Ltd.
Frank Ardizzone
Lawson & Yvonne Baron
Helena Beaulieu
Neil Bell
John & Colleen Boucock
John Bryant
Bruce Butler
T. Harding Cambray
Chantel Chaisson
Jim & Sophie Chess
Beth & Jay Christensen
Sandra Collings
Graham Coulthard
Sonya Couture
Paul Crotty
DBC Sound Inc.
Marcel & Sandra Denis
Ductmate Canada Limited
Debby Duncan
Tracy & Eric Ellwood
David Foster
Deanna Fournier
Chesley & Betty Fulton
Donna & Lawrence Fulton
Ann Geffen
Jill Genno
Ashley Gillingham
Glen Ridge Public School
Ms. Godin
Glen & Lori Gordon
John Gordon
F.A.H. Greenwood
Michele Hache
Keith & Denise Hibbett
Lillian Howe
C.H. Ironberg
Stephania Jarema
Richard &Debbie Johnston
Bob Kiaii
Dr. Hyung Kim
Mr. Joe Knott
Frank Krahn
Siwai Lai
Landmark Sport Group Inc.
Guy Lessard
Joe Lewis
Lawrence Lighter
Gary Matheson
Heather McCormick
Nancy McIntyre
Barry & Margo McNaughton
Dean Meier
Cosmo Menechella
Sally E. Mitchell
Modern Niagara Toronto Inc.
Moira & Brian Montague
Joyce Montgomery
Niacon Limited Construction
Company
David Olsen
William J. & Maureen S. Orr
Rose Owen
Mavis Parker
PEDCO Foot Care Clinic Inc.
Linda Pennycook
Derek Perks
Mary Pizzo
Professional Carpet Systems
Bryant & Marjorie Prosser
Ben Ralston
Dr. & Mrs. E. Raja Reddy
Sonja Regier
Mr. Rickers
Grant Ridley
Anne Riehl
Carl Rocha
Amanda Rogers
Rosalind & William Ryman
Catherine & Warren Saunders
Sayers & Associates Ltd.
Maria Schumylo
Bonnie Sipos
Anne Marie Sovari
Donald Stewart
Roberta Styran
Nicholas Szewczyk
Darcy & Paul Teeple
Georgina & Al Thomson
Walter & Irma Walden
Walker Industries Holdings
Murray Walters
Westmount School
Betty Jean Wickenden-Allison
Gisela Wieszt
Marc Wilson
James A. Wright
THEIR MEMORY LIVES ON
Joyce Agate
Vera Atkinson
Brian Baker
Bryon Ball
Janet Bennett
Helen Bielicki
Barbara Boskill
Jacqueline Bowie
Marianne Bowman
Stanley Brickell
Eugena Brigante
Alexander Brown
George Buller
Beulah Burtenshaw
Barbara Burton
Bob Cameron
Charles Campbell
Patrick Campion
Vic Carr
Leonard Colli
Jean Cook
Gerald Costen
Ronald Crabtree
Garry Curnock
Silvio Domanico
Edwin Dundas
Maxine Faulkner
Ian Fox
Grace Freshwater
Mel Friesen
Ernest Fysh
Edla Glass
Peter Gosen
Bob Grimm
Harvey Hainer
Stewart Hall
Lloyd Hancock
Fraser Hingley
Muriel Hoba
Victoria Holowchuk
William Honey
Kyle Iddenden
Charles Johnson
Don Johnston
Laurence Kelly
George Kempson
James Kennedy
Peter Kobryn
Frank Kowell
William Lambert
Stella Lazaruk
Jack Lennard
Bert Lowe
Alice MacGregor
Caterina Madau
Sydney Magder
Michael Marchyn
Kathleen McMenamin
Eldon McNiven
Dan Mercier
Mildred Morrison
Gladys Moulding
Margaret Opiola
Allan Plato
Charles Prentice
Mary E. Putnam
John Rau
Gertrude Reid
Irene Rigby
Dave Roberts
Mary J. Roscoe
Dorothy Rose
Michael Somogyvari
Glenn Steele
John Steven
Isabella Sweet
Retta Thomson
James Upson
Annemarie Van Riesen
Petra Vanschouwen
Donald Venn
Walter Waloshuk
Leo Wardell
Donald Wilson
Maria Wisniewski
Ivy Wood
James Wright
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Portstock Festival
A Rocking Success
In Memory of the late Mike Wilson
When Life Gives You Lemons...
Young philanthropists Hanna
Hollingworth, Abigail & Aiden
Schonewille decided on a hot day in
July they would ask their friends and
neighbours to support our Paediatric
Department.
Thanks to their efforts, $102 was
raised for our young patients.
The Clifton David Band rocked the stage on Saturday night
An outstanding $14,000 was raised at the 2nd Annual Portstock
Festival for the future Walker Family Cancer Centre. Event
organizers Dianne Warkentin and Mike Howe were delighted that
700 rock fans gathered together on Henley Island in memory of her
brother and his friend Mike Wilson.
This year’s feature was an amalgamation of blues, rock, funk, soul and
world music, performed by Australian singer/songwriter “Harper”. A
local Port Dalhousie born and raised Rhys Jenkins was invited to join
Toronto’s Clifton David Band for a few songs as they rocked the joint
with songs from Jimmy Hendricks
and Led Zeppelin. Thank you to
sponsors, committee members &
volunteers for all your hard work.
Steve Dumont, pictured on the
left, agreed to cut off his 12” long
hair for donations towards the
Walker Family Cancer Centre.
Individuals who donated were
then invited on stage to cut off a
loch of hair. Congratulations
Steve for raising $2,500.
Aiden & Abigail Schonewille are all smiles
after making their generous donation
An Evening of Magic
In Memory of Glenn Steele
Mónica Gomis-Steele understands first hand the fear, confusion and heartache of
having cancer touch your life.
Her best friend, soul mate and husband Glenn Steele passed away after courageously
battling Multiple Myeloma - a type of blood cancer. Glenn required treatment from a
Plasmapheresis machine that was only available in Hamilton; and travelling outside the
city for treatment added additional burden to Glenn's suffering. Realizing the need for
a Plasmapheresis machine in Niagara, it has become Monica's quest to ensure that
Niagara residents will not have to travel for treatment. This was "Glenn's Wish".
With help from Kathy Iftody, Mónica organized a magical fundraiser that took place on
August 28th and 29th. Danny Zzzz, Magician & Illusionist, donated proceeds from two
of his Magic Hypnosis Shows in Niagara Falls to support the cause.
Nearly $31,000 has been raised to cover the cost of the Plasmapheresis machine since
July 9th! Thank you for your dedication toward improving health care in Niagara. Extra
funds are still needed to achieve this goal, which will make an immense difference in
the lives of many people in our Niagara Peninsula! A Community Bank Account has been
established at the Bank of Montreal called "Glenn's Wish" (0033-8098-180) which will
channel the funds to the Foundation toward the purchase of a Plasmapheresis Machine.
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THE ST. CATHARINES GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION’S
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tree of Lights
Celebration
Stay tuned for dates of the following events:
Spin for the General - March, 2010 - To Be Announced
Run for the General - May 2nd, 2010
Annual Golf Classic - July 12th, 2010
18th Annual Thorold Celebration
November 12th, 2009 Firehall, Towpath St.
24th Annual St. Catharines Celebration
November 18th, 2009 Market Square
The BIG Move Cancer Ride - September 12, 2010
Have your picture taken with
Father Christmas, enjoy
delicious hot chocolate and
cookies, make crafts and
listen to the wonderful
sounds of Christmas Carols.
Don't miss this free community event that is fun
for the whole family!
Questions? Contact The SCGH Foundation at 905.323.FUND (3863)
August 11, 2009
Dear Ms. Sabo,
A Letter from
Concerned Citizens
The St. Catharines Association of Concerned Citizens Inc. has been a community
driven organization addressing residents concerns with respect to student
housing issues in the City of St. Catharines and City of Thorold. Our mandate was
struck in January 2000 and our Mission Statement has been to "promote the
creation and maintenance of a peaceful, safe and enjoyable residential
environment for the residents of the City of St. Catharines and Thorold". We have
endeavoured to live up to this.
As of June 30th, 2009, the members of S.A.C.C did direct the Dissolution of St.
Catharines Association of Concerned Citizens Inc. As founding Executive member
and President, I have been directed to present you a cheque from the
membership in the amount of $891.71, to be used in equal shares for the
Oncology Department and Dialysis Department. We felt that these two health
issues have greatly affected dear
family members and treasured
friends and it is our desire to
contribute some relief with our
modest donation.
On behalf of the Executive
Committee, Helen Friend - Vice
President, Barry Douglas - Treasurer
and myself, we wish you continued
success in your fundraising efforts.
L to R: Carolyn Toth (President), Helen Friend
Yours respectfully,
(Vice President), Barry Douglas (Treasurer)
Carolyn F. Toth, President
WALKING THE
AND TALKING THE TALK White Oaks Conference Resort & Spa is committed to preserving the
environment and reducing our impact in any way we can. This is what our guests want and need, and we are
proud to be at the forefront of this vitally important initiative. However, to make certain we weren’t just blowing
(green) smoke, we put ourselves to the ultimate test...
TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF (OR FOUR) One of only twelve properties in Canada (AND THE
ONLY IN NIAGARA) to receive this designation, White Oaks has earned the prestigious Four Leaf rating from the
Audubon Green Leaf TM Program. To receive a Four Leaf ranking on the first attempt is unprecedented, but... not
content to rest on our laurels, we are set on getting that fifth leaf.
REDUCING OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT With critical buy-in from senior management and team
members, every aspect of our service is challenged to reduce its’ effect on the environment. If you’re interested in
decreasing your footprint the next time you stage a corporate event, discover how White Oaks Conference
Resort & Spa can help you tread a little lighter.
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