Biking for BIG Bucks - 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 />
<strong>Biking</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>BIG</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong><br />
$278,800 raised <strong>for</strong> the new Walker Family Cancer Centre<br />
Why did you<br />
participate?<br />
“Everyone is affected by cancer so we<br />
believe in the cause. It was a great race -<br />
well organized, and it was nice having<br />
people cheer you on along the way.”<br />
~ Shari Reay<br />
“My wife just passed away - she was<br />
diagnosed with lung cancer last year and<br />
it spread to her brain. That’s why I<br />
participated this year. Be<strong>for</strong>e she died we<br />
had planned to fundraise <strong>for</strong> the new<br />
cancer building, so I am carrying on with<br />
this plan.” ~ Gino Marchionda<br />
(The Niagara Clean Team)<br />
“I work at the casino and saw it<br />
advertised and thought it was <strong>for</strong> a great<br />
cause. My husband was diagnosed with<br />
liver cancer in June 2007, and received a<br />
new liver in August 2008. I am here in<br />
celebration of his life.”<br />
~ Mary Jane Jarvis (Team Hot Wheels)<br />
Committee Members, <strong>Foundation</strong> <strong>St</strong>aff and Board Members gather together to celebrate. L - R: Kevin Zimic,<br />
Courtney Day, Kristina Manzi, Janet Tuck, Sandra Sabo, Len Hume, Amy Cook, Richard Krysiak, Bruce Cornell,<br />
Gord <strong>St</strong>atham, Richard Taylor and Sarah Phillips.<br />
History was made on Sunday, September, 20th,<br />
2009 as 235 cyclists took to the scenic roads of<br />
the Niagara Region to raise money <strong>for</strong> the<br />
Walker Family Cancer Centre.<br />
Cyclists arrived with many goals - some to honour<br />
the memory of a loved one who fought the battle of<br />
cancer, some to enjoy a day of cycling and some to<br />
face a personal challenge to cross the finish line.<br />
With the support and generosity of local businesses,<br />
community organizations, volunteers, family, friends<br />
and co-workers our goal was surpassed <strong>for</strong> our<br />
inaugural event. The Big Move Cancer Ride<br />
Committee is thrilled to announce that an<br />
overwhelming $278,800 and counting was raised<br />
after expenses <strong>for</strong> the Walker Family Cancer Centre.<br />
A sincere thank you to: cyclists; 100+ volunteers;<br />
sponsors; friends and our dedicated committee<br />
members who supported The Big Move Cancer Ride.<br />
We look <strong>for</strong>ward to seeing you next year on Sunday,<br />
September 12th, 2010.<br />
"I chose to ride and lead a team, because<br />
we have waited so long <strong>for</strong> a new state of<br />
the art <strong>Hospital</strong>. This resource is so<br />
important <strong>for</strong> the physical, social and<br />
economic health of our region. I have a<br />
close friend who just lost his battle with<br />
cancer, he was an inspiration and his<br />
memory makes all of us realize that<br />
cancer treatment facilities are needed,<br />
close to home." ~ John Suk<br />
(Team Nycomed Canada Inc.)<br />
Photographs courtesy of<br />
www.joelsmithphotography.ca<br />
The Great Wolf Lodge Team (The Wolf Pack) was our top<br />
fundraising team with a total of $51,428! Following close was the<br />
Walker Industries team who raised $36,415. John Suk was our top<br />
fundraising male at $12,530 and Mary Basciano was our top<br />
fundraising female at $9,603.<br />
Annual<br />
2<br />
Golf Classic<br />
3 4 5 6<br />
Canadian Smooth<br />
Jazz Concert Series<br />
<strong>BIG</strong> Move Cancer<br />
Ride Supporters<br />
Cones <strong>for</strong> Kids<br />
In Memory of<br />
Dr. Heime Geffen<br />
Niagara’s First MRI<br />
Breast Coil Arrives<br />
Friends of the<br />
<strong>General</strong><br />
| FALL 2009 |
A Swinging Success<br />
Sundawn Integrated Services leads the drive FORE Healthcare<br />
Gord Clare (NHS, Manager of Engineering<br />
Services) & <strong>St</strong>an Parzygnat (President of Sundawn<br />
Integrated Services)<br />
at 14th Annual Golf Classic!<br />
Even the few drops of rain couldn't dampen the spirits of the 168 participants of<br />
the 14th Annual Golf Classic that took place on Monday, July 6th at the <strong>St</strong>.<br />
<strong>Catharines</strong> Golf & Country Club. An outstanding $60,000 was raised after<br />
expenses and will be directed toward the purchase of the state-of-the-art Digital<br />
Fluoroscopy Unit that was installed in January and has screened approximately<br />
1,000 patients.<br />
Guests enjoyed a great day of golf, exciting prizes and delicious food with a new menu promoting foods<br />
from around the world while supporting our hospital. Cast members from Mirvish Productions' smash hit<br />
"The Sound of Music" and the Niagara Ice Dogs also enjoyed the day.<br />
We would like to extend a special thank you to<br />
<strong>St</strong>an Parzygnat, Matt Harris and the team at<br />
Sundawn Integrated Services <strong>for</strong> their continued<br />
support and generosity. Sundawn Integrated<br />
Services, a national leader in heating and air<br />
conditioning <strong>for</strong> over 50 years, showed<br />
enormous support <strong>for</strong> the <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> <strong>General</strong><br />
<strong>Hospital</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> when it accepted the role of<br />
Presenting Sponsor of the <strong>Foundation</strong>'s Annual<br />
Golf Classic <strong>for</strong> the sixth consecutive year. To date<br />
we have raised $ 562,174. of the 1.2 million<br />
needed <strong>for</strong> the Digital Fluoroscopy Unit.<br />
Thank you to our generous sponsors and<br />
volunteers; your support is integral in making the<br />
Annual Golf Classic a continued success. Cast members from Mirvish Productions’ “The Sound of<br />
Music.” L - R: Keith Dinicol, Ted Simonett, Andrea Wingelaar<br />
and Neil Foster with staff member Randy Alldread.<br />
It’s Our Time - Please Help Us Help You<br />
Every year 67,000 people from Niagara are <strong>for</strong>ced to<br />
travel outside the region <strong>for</strong> medical care. That's one in<br />
six people - and that's not acceptable. Our patients and<br />
their families shouldn't be burdened with the additional<br />
stress of commuting out of the region <strong>for</strong> treatment.<br />
The It's Our Time Campaign has raised $26.5 million<br />
toward our $40 million goal. Help us reach the finish<br />
line. We can't make this happen without you.<br />
www.scghfoundation.com or 905-323-FUND (3863)<br />
Canadian Smooth Jazz Concert<br />
Series has guests on their feet<br />
Special thank you to our host the Bosc Family of Chateau des Charmes Winery <strong>for</strong> providing another<br />
beautiful setting to enjoy the delightful sounds of Matt Dusk and North of Soul this past summer.<br />
Through the partnership with Mary & Doug Kirk of Wave 94.7 FM, the program has garnered $47,000<br />
toward the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the SCG site.<br />
Matt Dusk and Sandra Sabo (SCGH <strong>Foundation</strong>) are<br />
all smiles after the success of the Canadian Smooth<br />
Jazz Concert Series.<br />
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Above: Guests danced as Matt Dusk per<strong>for</strong>med songs from his new album Back in Town.<br />
Left: Andrew Leader, lead singer <strong>for</strong> North of Soul.
Supporters of the <strong>BIG</strong> Move Cancer Ride<br />
The Wolf Pack Cleaned Up<br />
<strong>for</strong> a Great Cause<br />
Keith Simmonds, Great Wolf Lodge <strong>General</strong> Manager stated:<br />
"The association of Great Wolf Lodge committed to the <strong>BIG</strong> Move Cancer Ride<br />
because they wanted to make a difference <strong>for</strong> the community where they live<br />
and work. The team of 18 riders registered <strong>for</strong> both the 50 and 100K ride.<br />
Following the ef<strong>for</strong>ts of washing 824 vehicles, an incredible $42,800 was raised<br />
<strong>for</strong> the <strong>BIG</strong> Move Cancer Ride! We are proud to be working with the <strong>St</strong>.<br />
<strong>Catharines</strong> <strong>General</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> <strong>for</strong> the "It's Our Time" Campaign in<br />
support of the Walker Family Cancer Centre."<br />
Spinning <strong>for</strong> Pledges<br />
The “Donny & Ameer Spin” took place on Friday, September 18th in<br />
support of the <strong>BIG</strong> Move Cancer Ride. Donny, (<strong>St</strong>aff) and Ameer Wakil<br />
(COO) at White Oaks Conference Resort & Spa gathered together with<br />
fellow colleagues and members to raise money <strong>for</strong> the new Walker Family<br />
Cancer Centre.<br />
The one hour spin class was a great success and raised over $1,400!<br />
Congratulations to Ameer <strong>for</strong> completing his first Spin class and to Donny<br />
who participates in a class annually. A special thank you to Louise and<br />
Andre Blais who led our training sessions every Thursday prior to the ride.<br />
Volunteers and Great Wolf Lodge <strong>St</strong>aff worked together and were able to<br />
wash over 824 cars!<br />
Sailors Support the <strong>BIG</strong> Move<br />
Local Sailors from Upper Lakes<br />
Shipping supported Kim<br />
Kobayashi in the 100K ride. Kim<br />
encouraged a friendly competition<br />
by offering the Ship with the largest<br />
pledge amount a free pizza lunch!<br />
Front & Centre: Donald McMillan, Louise Blais and Ameer Wakil<br />
(President, SCGH <strong>Foundation</strong>) pose with White Oaks Members & <strong>St</strong>aff<br />
after completing the 1 hour spin class.<br />
Special Congratulations<br />
Pictured on the left: Kim Kobayashi<br />
and Captain Jeff Pink were proud to<br />
support the <strong>BIG</strong> Move Cancer Ride.<br />
T.V. <strong>for</strong> Patients<br />
and Families<br />
Thank you Bill & Kathleen Rorke <strong>for</strong> your generous donation of a<br />
television <strong>for</strong> the Out-Patient Oncology Waiting Room.<br />
Kids Helping Kids<br />
Once again, the young philanthropists from our local school system<br />
never let us down. Participating schools this past year: Ferndale, Glen<br />
Ridge, Power Glen, <strong>St</strong>. Theresa and Westmount raised $2,200. Since the<br />
programs inception in 1990, a grand total of $77,800 has been raised.<br />
Special thanks to chair John Hunt and family, Boston Pizza, Avondale Dairy<br />
Bar and Seaway Farms <strong>for</strong> their support of this program.<br />
Congratulations to Westmount, our top fundraising school!<br />
Pictured with John Hunt, centre back, (Chair, Coins <strong>for</strong> Kids<br />
Program) and Dr. Brar, right, (SCGH).<br />
The <strong>BIG</strong> Move Cancer Ride committee would like to extend special<br />
congratulations to Lynne Corfield and Nick Pelych. Lynne, a dedicated<br />
member of "Team Sandra - Heroes Unit <strong>for</strong> Jacob" eagerly attended the first<br />
training session. During the training session, Lynne had an accident which<br />
resulted in a broken collar bone. She did not give up! Lynne showed her<br />
support by walking the 50k route. We wish her the best of luck with her<br />
recovery. Nick Pelych also chose a different mode of transportation by inline<br />
skating the 50k route. Congratulations to both of you.<br />
1st Annual Vintners<br />
Golf Classic<br />
Following the impressive success of the 2nd annual Niagara Wine Auction, the<br />
committee hosted the inaugural golf tournament. The sun shone as 144 wine<br />
connoisseur’s tee-d off at the Grand Niagara Golf Resort.<br />
Thank you to sponsors, volunteers, participants and the tournament committee<br />
<strong>for</strong> raising a grand total of $87,275 toward the Digital Mammography Unit <strong>for</strong><br />
the Evangelista/Adams Breast Screening Centre.<br />
Pictured L - R:<br />
John Veeneman (SCGH<br />
<strong>Foundation</strong> Board<br />
Member), Bruce Walker<br />
(Executive Vice President,<br />
Vincor Canada),Sandra<br />
Sabo (COO, SCGH<br />
<strong>Foundation</strong>), Richard<br />
Taylor (SCGH <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Board Member) and John<br />
Peller (CEO & President<br />
of Andrew Peller Ltd.)<br />
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Cones <strong>for</strong> Kids<br />
Helping Kids,<br />
One Scoop at a Time<br />
Sorority Sisters Unite to<br />
Support Oncology<br />
Thank you to the supporters of the Black & Gold Valentine’s Day<br />
dinner this past February in support of the Gamma Epsilon<br />
Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.<br />
Your ef<strong>for</strong>ts and those of Nancy Grodesky - volunteer of the<br />
Canadian Cancer Society with Marie Gallagher, co-chair,<br />
successfuly raised the funds needed to purchase a Chemotherapy<br />
Chair <strong>for</strong> our Outpatient Oncology Department.<br />
What’s the Scoop? Avondale Dairy Bar <strong>St</strong>aff and Volunteers had a busy weekend<br />
serving thousands of ice cream lovers<br />
The first Cones <strong>for</strong> Kids held<br />
in 1992 was such a success<br />
that owners of the Avondale<br />
Dairy Bar, Ray & Debbie, along<br />
with their staff hosted the 2nd<br />
fundraiser on the weekend of<br />
August 14th - 16th.<br />
Dozens of volunteers gathered<br />
to make over 750 waffle cones,<br />
200 peach sundaes and many<br />
milk shakes, all <strong>for</strong> the Paediatric<br />
Department.<br />
Families enjoyed making ice cream themed crafts<br />
with Dena from Creative Moments.<br />
A huge thank you to our volunteers, including local politicians and Board Members<br />
who assisted in raising $3,000 <strong>for</strong> our young patients.<br />
L to R: Mary Flight (SCGH Nurse), Marie Gallagher, Gayle<br />
Devall, Cathy Bullen, Patricia Day and Nancy Grodesky<br />
2nd Annual Radio-A-Thon<br />
On July 1, 2009 the Niagara Peninsula Amateur Radio Club Inc.<br />
held its 2nd Annual Radio-A-Thon <strong>for</strong> Charity. The club chose the<br />
<strong>Foundation</strong> as their recipients this year and raised $226 to be directed<br />
toward urgently needed patient care equipment.<br />
Thank you <strong>for</strong> your generous support and good luck next year.<br />
Shane Chipman (SCGHF Board Member), Jean Bullivant (Volunteer), Sandra Sabo<br />
(COO SCGHF), John Bullivant (Past SCGHF Board President) and Gord <strong>St</strong>atham<br />
(SCGHF Board Member)<br />
Friends, family and colleagues gathered together on Sunday, September<br />
6th to celebrate the memory of a beloved doctor; Dr. Heime Geffen.<br />
Through his 30 years of service, Dr. Geffen held numerous positions<br />
including: <strong>General</strong> Practitioner, Chief of Family Medicine at the <strong>St</strong>.<br />
<strong>Catharines</strong> <strong>General</strong> and Hotel Dieu <strong>Hospital</strong>s, Medical Advisor to many<br />
programs, Chief of Medical <strong>St</strong>aff <strong>for</strong> the Niagara Health System, and<br />
President of the Lincoln County Academy of Medicine. He was a source<br />
of extraordinary care, compassion, support and advice.<br />
Thank you to everyone who made generous donations in memory of Dr.<br />
Geffen; these donations allowed us to purchase an urgently needed<br />
Transport Patient <strong>St</strong>retcher <strong>for</strong> the Palliative Care Unit.<br />
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Amateur Radio Announcers: Peter J Teminski<br />
(va3wet), John Boswell (va3boz), Dale Sackfie<br />
(ve31vw) and Kristina Manzi, SCGH <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Memorial <strong>for</strong> Dr. Heime Geffen<br />
He was an inspiration to his family, patients, colleagues & friends<br />
Martin Geffen, Terri Barnett, Ann Geffen, Vivienne Kurland & Sandra Sabo
Niagara’s First MRI Breast Coil Arrives at the <strong>General</strong><br />
A Family’s Dream Comes True<br />
Sarah Walters, loving wife and devoted mother and<br />
grandmother, quietly passed away on Sunday, March 4th, 2007<br />
while anxiously awaiting an appointment <strong>for</strong> a specific breast<br />
screening MRI procedure in Hamilton. While the <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong><br />
<strong>General</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong> has an MRI, it did not have the coil required to<br />
do the specific breast screening that Sarah needed at that time. To<br />
honour her memory and reduce wait times, the Walters family<br />
established a memorial fund in Sarah's name to raise the required<br />
funds to purchase Niagara's first MRI Breast Coil.<br />
Due to the Walters family's dedication to this cause and the<br />
support of our community, $ 132,000 has been raised. The Breast<br />
Coil has been screening patients since July, 2009. Dr. Amit Mehta,<br />
Chief of Diagnostic Imaging was quoted: "It's going to make a<br />
dramatic impact on the health care of all Niagarans."<br />
It is with sincere gratitude that we thank the Walters family. Sarah's<br />
memory will live on and lives will be saved because of your<br />
dedication.<br />
Morgan’s 2nd Machine<br />
Our office was notified that the special care nursery was in<br />
urgent need of a special piece of equipment to transfer our<br />
babies with special needs. Thanks to the Mattern Family, in<br />
honour of Morgan who was born at the SCGH 12 years ago, the<br />
equipment is now a reality. Morgan stated “this is the best<br />
birthday present ever!”<br />
Murray Walters and <strong>Foundation</strong> <strong>St</strong>aff enjoyed<br />
working together to secure this vital piece of<br />
equipment. Family members were proud to<br />
celebrate this fantastic accomplishment.<br />
L to R: Barry Walters, Jackie Walters, Vicki<br />
Walters, Bram Walters, Ann Walters, Ryan &<br />
Shana Gelbart, Murray Walters, Sam Walters,<br />
Marianne Walters, Auby and Elliot Walters.<br />
Absent from photo: Sandy Walters.<br />
Battling Against Cancer<br />
The 2nd Annual Battle <strong>for</strong> a Cure raised $3,460 <strong>for</strong> the <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> <strong>General</strong><br />
<strong>Hospital</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> in support of the Walker Family Cancer Centre.<br />
Congratulations to the five Muay Thai Niagara Athletes who participated:<br />
John Caughlin, Josh Tedesco, Jay Wells, James Coomber and Daryl Ireland.<br />
Thank you to event organizers Roger Lumyoung and Insa Wolf; sponsors and<br />
volunteers <strong>for</strong> your outstanding ef<strong>for</strong>ts in raising money and awareness <strong>for</strong><br />
cancer research. After two successful events, Muay Thai Niagara has raised over<br />
$8,000 - Thank You!<br />
L to R: Morgan Mattern, Sandra Sabo (COO, SCGH<br />
<strong>Foundation</strong>), Sylvia and Bernhard Mattern.<br />
Family & Friends Give Back<br />
Agreat wife, mother, friend and nurse who always cared very deeply<br />
about her patients received the same respect from her loved ones.<br />
All donations recently received in memory of Elizabeth Fisher, R.N.<br />
were directed toward the purchase of a pain pump <strong>for</strong> in-patient<br />
oncology / palliative patients.<br />
L to R: Craig Fisher, Michael Fisher, Sue Adams (Regional<br />
Manager of Palliative Care), Judy Antonio (NHS) and John Fisher.<br />
Muay Thai Niagara Athletes per<strong>for</strong>m a demonstration with Kru Roger.<br />
Ontario Power Generation<br />
Kick-Off Fundraising Endeavour<br />
Our friends at Ontario Power Generation (OPG) have generously committed<br />
to raising $4,000 <strong>for</strong> a Portable Vital Signs Monitor <strong>for</strong> the Intensive Care<br />
Unit (ICU). They kicked off their fundraising ef<strong>for</strong>ts in September with a staff<br />
BBQ. <strong>St</strong>aff had a wonderful day and participated in many activities including a<br />
competition <strong>for</strong> building the<br />
best scarecrow!<br />
<strong>St</strong>aff at Ontario Power<br />
Generation will continue their<br />
fundraising ef<strong>for</strong>ts over the<br />
next few months. On behalf of<br />
the SCGH <strong>Foundation</strong>, we<br />
would like to extend our<br />
sincere thanks to OPG <strong>for</strong><br />
committing to purchase this<br />
vital piece of equipment.<br />
L - R: Gord <strong>St</strong>atham (SCGH <strong>Foundation</strong> Board Member), Sandra Sabo (COO,<br />
SCGH <strong>Foundation</strong>), Dave Heath (Manager, OPG Niagara Plant Group) and<br />
John Veeneman (SCGH <strong>Foundation</strong> Board Member)<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> <strong>for</strong> their<br />
gifts of $200 or more between May 1, 2009 and July 31, 2009. Thank you to all donors <strong>for</strong> their support.<br />
CHAIRMANS CLUB<br />
Club Roma Ladies Auxiliary<br />
Davies Ward Phillips &<br />
Vineberg LLP<br />
Fallsview Casino Resort<br />
Sharon Kamm<br />
Pinder's Lock & Security<br />
Michael & Kim Riva<br />
Royal Crown Records Inc.<br />
Royal Lepage Niagara Real Estate<br />
DIRECTORS CLUB<br />
Roy & Ann Atamanuk<br />
Dennis Bailey<br />
Canadian Tire Financial Services<br />
Susan Chapman<br />
Thomas & Lisette Critelli<br />
Karen <strong>St</strong>earne & David J. Fast<br />
Fraternal Order of Eagles<br />
# 3155 - Ladies Auxiliary<br />
Mildred Gilmour<br />
Jonathan Goodman<br />
Niagara Hunting & Fishing Club<br />
Orchestrations Creative Project<br />
Annemarie & Thomas Palombo<br />
Dr. John Perri<br />
Ramaker's Imports Inc.<br />
Virgil Businessmen's Association<br />
Dr. Voruganti<br />
TRILLIUM<br />
A.C.W. of <strong>St</strong>. Columba Church<br />
John & Carole Allan<br />
Susan Armbrust<br />
Adrian & Constance Buis<br />
Cooper Wealth Management<br />
Michael Cvetanovic<br />
Dan Nel Coach Lines Limited<br />
Danny Lagrotteria Medicine<br />
Professional Corp<br />
Andre & Donna Douen<br />
Dave Gregory<br />
Grey Power Insurance Brokers<br />
Jane Lammers<br />
League of Ukrainian Women in<br />
Canada<br />
Donald Logan<br />
Janice MacKay<br />
Olga Mazurek<br />
Bernice McMullen<br />
Jacqueline Owen<br />
Henry & Eve Ramaker<br />
Robert Simpson<br />
Eric Smetana<br />
Carol Smith<br />
Charlene Smith<br />
<strong>St</strong>. David's Heritage Inc.<br />
<strong>St</strong>evensville Kinettes Service Club<br />
John & Susan Suk<br />
Watering Can<br />
White Oaks Tennis World Inc.<br />
DONORS<br />
Lorraine Adams<br />
Aim Trimark Investments Inc.<br />
Moses Albino<br />
Aramark Canada Ltd.<br />
Frank Ardizzone<br />
Lawson & Yvonne Baron<br />
Helena Beaulieu<br />
Neil Bell<br />
John & Colleen Boucock<br />
John Bryant<br />
Bruce Butler<br />
T. Harding Cambray<br />
Chantel Chaisson<br />
Jim & Sophie Chess<br />
Beth & Jay Christensen<br />
Sandra Collings<br />
Graham Coulthard<br />
Sonya Couture<br />
Paul Crotty<br />
DBC Sound Inc.<br />
Marcel & Sandra Denis<br />
Ductmate Canada Limited<br />
Debby Duncan<br />
Tracy & Eric Ellwood<br />
David Foster<br />
Deanna Fournier<br />
Chesley & Betty Fulton<br />
Donna & Lawrence Fulton<br />
Ann Geffen<br />
Jill Genno<br />
Ashley Gillingham<br />
Glen Ridge Public School<br />
Ms. Godin<br />
Glen & Lori Gordon<br />
John Gordon<br />
F.A.H. Greenwood<br />
Michele Hache<br />
Keith & Denise Hibbett<br />
Lillian Howe<br />
C.H. Ironberg<br />
<strong>St</strong>ephania Jarema<br />
Richard &Debbie Johnston<br />
Bob Kiaii<br />
Dr. Hyung Kim<br />
Mr. Joe Knott<br />
Frank Krahn<br />
Siwai Lai<br />
Landmark Sport Group Inc.<br />
Guy Lessard<br />
Joe Lewis<br />
Lawrence Lighter<br />
Gary Matheson<br />
Heather McCormick<br />
Nancy McIntyre<br />
Barry & Margo McNaughton<br />
Dean Meier<br />
Cosmo Menechella<br />
Sally E. Mitchell<br />
Modern Niagara Toronto Inc.<br />
Moira & Brian Montague<br />
Joyce Montgomery<br />
Niacon Limited Construction<br />
Company<br />
David Olsen<br />
William J. & Maureen S. Orr<br />
Rose Owen<br />
Mavis Parker<br />
PEDCO Foot Care Clinic Inc.<br />
Linda Pennycook<br />
Derek Perks<br />
Mary Pizzo<br />
Professional Carpet Systems<br />
Bryant & Marjorie Prosser<br />
Ben Ralston<br />
Dr. & Mrs. E. Raja Reddy<br />
Sonja Regier<br />
Mr. Rickers<br />
Grant Ridley<br />
Anne Riehl<br />
Carl Rocha<br />
Amanda Rogers<br />
Rosalind & William Ryman<br />
Catherine & Warren Saunders<br />
Sayers & Associates Ltd.<br />
Maria Schumylo<br />
Bonnie Sipos<br />
Anne Marie Sovari<br />
Donald <strong>St</strong>ewart<br />
Roberta <strong>St</strong>yran<br />
Nicholas Szewczyk<br />
Darcy & Paul Teeple<br />
Georgina & Al Thomson<br />
Walter & Irma Walden<br />
Walker Industries Holdings<br />
Murray Walters<br />
Westmount School<br />
Betty Jean Wickenden-Allison<br />
Gisela Wieszt<br />
Marc Wilson<br />
James A. Wright<br />
THEIR MEMORY LIVES ON<br />
Joyce Agate<br />
Vera Atkinson<br />
Brian Baker<br />
Bryon Ball<br />
Janet Bennett<br />
Helen Bielicki<br />
Barbara Boskill<br />
Jacqueline Bowie<br />
Marianne Bowman<br />
<strong>St</strong>anley Brickell<br />
Eugena Brigante<br />
Alexander Brown<br />
George Buller<br />
Beulah Burtenshaw<br />
Barbara Burton<br />
Bob Cameron<br />
Charles Campbell<br />
Patrick Campion<br />
Vic Carr<br />
Leonard Colli<br />
Jean Cook<br />
Gerald Costen<br />
Ronald Crabtree<br />
Garry Curnock<br />
Silvio Domanico<br />
Edwin Dundas<br />
Maxine Faulkner<br />
Ian Fox<br />
Grace Freshwater<br />
Mel Friesen<br />
Ernest Fysh<br />
Edla Glass<br />
Peter Gosen<br />
Bob Grimm<br />
Harvey Hainer<br />
<strong>St</strong>ewart Hall<br />
Lloyd Hancock<br />
Fraser Hingley<br />
Muriel Hoba<br />
Victoria Holowchuk<br />
William Honey<br />
Kyle Iddenden<br />
Charles Johnson<br />
Don Johnston<br />
Laurence Kelly<br />
George Kempson<br />
James Kennedy<br />
Peter Kobryn<br />
Frank Kowell<br />
William Lambert<br />
<strong>St</strong>ella Lazaruk<br />
Jack Lennard<br />
Bert Lowe<br />
Alice MacGregor<br />
Caterina Madau<br />
Sydney Magder<br />
Michael Marchyn<br />
Kathleen McMenamin<br />
Eldon McNiven<br />
Dan Mercier<br />
Mildred Morrison<br />
Gladys Moulding<br />
Margaret Opiola<br />
Allan Plato<br />
Charles Prentice<br />
Mary E. Putnam<br />
John Rau<br />
Gertrude Reid<br />
Irene Rigby<br />
Dave Roberts<br />
Mary J. Roscoe<br />
Dorothy Rose<br />
Michael Somogyvari<br />
Glenn <strong>St</strong>eele<br />
John <strong>St</strong>even<br />
Isabella Sweet<br />
Retta Thomson<br />
James Upson<br />
Annemarie Van Riesen<br />
Petra Vanschouwen<br />
Donald Venn<br />
Walter Waloshuk<br />
Leo Wardell<br />
Donald Wilson<br />
Maria Wisniewski<br />
Ivy Wood<br />
James Wright<br />
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Portstock Festival<br />
A Rocking Success<br />
In Memory of the late Mike Wilson<br />
When Life Gives You Lemons...<br />
Young philanthropists Hanna<br />
Hollingworth, Abigail & Aiden<br />
Schonewille decided on a hot day in<br />
July they would ask their friends and<br />
neighbours to support our Paediatric<br />
Department.<br />
Thanks to their ef<strong>for</strong>ts, $102 was<br />
raised <strong>for</strong> our young patients.<br />
The Clifton David Band rocked the stage on Saturday night<br />
An outstanding $14,000 was raised at the 2nd Annual Portstock<br />
Festival <strong>for</strong> the future Walker Family Cancer Centre. Event<br />
organizers Dianne Warkentin and Mike Howe were delighted that<br />
700 rock fans gathered together on Henley Island in memory of her<br />
brother and his friend Mike Wilson.<br />
This year’s feature was an amalgamation of blues, rock, funk, soul and<br />
world music, per<strong>for</strong>med by Australian singer/songwriter “Harper”. A<br />
local Port Dalhousie born and raised Rhys Jenkins was invited to join<br />
Toronto’s Clifton David Band <strong>for</strong> a few songs as they rocked the joint<br />
with songs from Jimmy Hendricks<br />
and Led Zeppelin. Thank you to<br />
sponsors, committee members &<br />
volunteers <strong>for</strong> all your hard work.<br />
<strong>St</strong>eve Dumont, pictured on the<br />
left, agreed to cut off his 12” long<br />
hair <strong>for</strong> donations towards the<br />
Walker Family Cancer Centre.<br />
Individuals who donated were<br />
then invited on stage to cut off a<br />
loch of hair. Congratulations<br />
<strong>St</strong>eve <strong>for</strong> raising $2,500.<br />
Aiden & Abigail Schonewille are all smiles<br />
after making their generous donation<br />
An Evening of Magic<br />
In Memory of Glenn <strong>St</strong>eele<br />
Mónica Gomis-<strong>St</strong>eele understands first hand the fear, confusion and heartache of<br />
having cancer touch your life.<br />
Her best friend, soul mate and husband Glenn <strong>St</strong>eele passed away after courageously<br />
battling Multiple Myeloma - a type of blood cancer. Glenn required treatment from a<br />
Plasmapheresis machine that was only available in Hamilton; and travelling outside the<br />
city <strong>for</strong> treatment added additional burden to Glenn's suffering. Realizing the need <strong>for</strong><br />
a Plasmapheresis machine in Niagara, it has become Monica's quest to ensure that<br />
Niagara residents will not have to travel <strong>for</strong> treatment. This was "Glenn's Wish".<br />
With help from Kathy Iftody, Mónica organized a magical fundraiser that took place on<br />
August 28th and 29th. Danny Zzzz, Magician & Illusionist, donated proceeds from two<br />
of his Magic Hypnosis Shows in Niagara Falls to support the cause.<br />
Nearly $31,000 has been raised to cover the cost of the Plasmapheresis machine since<br />
July 9th! Thank you <strong>for</strong> your dedication toward improving health care in Niagara. Extra<br />
funds are still needed to achieve this goal, which will make an immense difference in<br />
the lives of many people in our Niagara Peninsula! A Community Bank Account has been<br />
established at the Bank of Montreal called "Glenn's Wish" (0033-8098-180) which will<br />
channel the funds to the <strong>Foundation</strong> toward the purchase of a Plasmapheresis Machine.<br />
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THE ST. CATHARINES GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION’S<br />
UPCOMING EVENTS<br />
Tree of Lights<br />
Celebration<br />
<strong>St</strong>ay tuned <strong>for</strong> dates of the following events:<br />
Spin <strong>for</strong> the <strong>General</strong> - March, 2010 - To Be Announced<br />
Run <strong>for</strong> the <strong>General</strong> - May 2nd, 2010<br />
Annual Golf Classic - July 12th, 2010<br />
18th Annual Thorold Celebration<br />
November 12th, 2009 Firehall, Towpath <strong>St</strong>.<br />
24th Annual <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> Celebration<br />
November 18th, 2009 Market Square<br />
The <strong>BIG</strong> Move Cancer Ride - September 12, 2010<br />
Have your picture taken with<br />
Father Christmas, enjoy<br />
delicious hot chocolate and<br />
cookies, make crafts and<br />
listen to the wonderful<br />
sounds of Christmas Carols.<br />
Don't miss this free community event that is fun<br />
<strong>for</strong> the whole family!<br />
Questions? Contact The SCGH <strong>Foundation</strong> at 905.323.FUND (3863)<br />
August 11, 2009<br />
Dear Ms. Sabo,<br />
A Letter from<br />
Concerned Citizens<br />
The <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> Association of Concerned Citizens Inc. has been a community<br />
driven organization addressing residents concerns with respect to student<br />
housing issues in the City of <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> and City of Thorold. Our mandate was<br />
struck in January 2000 and our Mission <strong>St</strong>atement has been to "promote the<br />
creation and maintenance of a peaceful, safe and enjoyable residential<br />
environment <strong>for</strong> the residents of the City of <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> and Thorold". We have<br />
endeavoured to live up to this.<br />
As of June 30th, 2009, the members of S.A.C.C did direct the Dissolution of <strong>St</strong>.<br />
<strong>Catharines</strong> Association of Concerned Citizens Inc. As founding Executive member<br />
and President, I have been directed to present you a cheque from the<br />
membership in the amount of $891.71, to be used in equal shares <strong>for</strong> the<br />
Oncology Department and Dialysis Department. We felt that these two health<br />
issues have greatly affected dear<br />
family members and treasured<br />
friends and it is our desire to<br />
contribute some relief with our<br />
modest donation.<br />
On behalf of the Executive<br />
Committee, Helen Friend - Vice<br />
President, Barry Douglas - Treasurer<br />
and myself, we wish you continued<br />
success in your fundraising ef<strong>for</strong>ts.<br />
L to R: Carolyn Toth (President), Helen Friend<br />
Yours respectfully,<br />
(Vice President), Barry Douglas (Treasurer)<br />
Carolyn F. Toth, President<br />
WALKING THE<br />
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environment and reducing our impact in any way we can. This is what our guests want and need, and we are<br />
proud to be at the <strong>for</strong>efront of this vitally important initiative. However, to make certain we weren’t just blowing<br />
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