For Immediate Release
May 8, 2017
Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare recognizes the dedication of its valued volunteers

WHAT:
To thank its volunteers for their precious time, energy and passion, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare (HDGH) will hold its Annual Volunteer Appreciated Luncheon this Wednesday at the Ambassador Golf Club. 

The formal award portion of the afternoon event, will begin at 12:00 pm and will include a cheque presentation to HDGH from the Volunteer Association and recognize hours of service of its volunteers
 
Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare's 455 volunteers range from the ages of 15 to 94 and have contributed 58,843 hours of service in 1 year. This year's celebration will include a special recognition of Jean McPhail, age 94, who will be retiring from many dedicated years as HDGH volunteer. 

Volunteers are Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare give their time generously to programs such as the Coffee Bar, Gift Shop and welcoming service. 


Event Highlights:
  • Presentation of the Ronald J. Truant Award
  • Cheque presentation to Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healtcare from The Volunteer Association
  • Hours of Service Recognition
  • Jean McPhail retirement recognition 
WHO:
  • Janice Kaffer, HDGH, President & CEO
  • Bill Marra, VP External Affairs, ED Changing Lives Together Foundation
  • Paulette Jagatic, Manager of Volunteer Services to emcee the event
  • Shari Cunningham, Board Chair Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare
  • Members of Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare's Executive Leadership Team
WHEN:
Tuesday, May 9 , 2017 from 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm, (Awards begin at 1:30 pm) 
WHERE:
Ambassador Gold Club, 1025 Sprucewood Ave., Windsor, ON   N9J 3Z1

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Media Contact:
Bill Marra, VP External Affairs, ED of the Changing Lives Together Foundation-  (519) 919-0033
About Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare

Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare is a premium healthcare centre offering Rehabilitation Services; Specialized Mental Health & Addictions; Complex Medical and Palliative Care; and Children and Youth Mental Health Services. HDGH has a unique blended model of specialized inpatient beds; outpatient residential beds; as well as outpatient and community services. 

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