Tree of Memories raises over $31,000 for Comfort in Care
™ Program
Thanks to everyone who donated and came out for our annual Tree of Memories Carol Service on December 20, 2015! We encourage you to drop by our wall of memories outside of St. Clare's Mercy Hospital to view the over 2,000 tributes made this year.
Holiday Gift Cards Purchased for Mental Health and Addictions Program
The Health Care Foundation has given over $25,000 in gift cards to Eastern Health's Mental Health and Addictions Program! The gift cards are distributed to clients in need to help reduce the financial stress of the Holiday Season and to help them by something special for themselves or a loved one. Funding is also given to inpatient units to purchase Christmas presents for patients!
Congratulations to our Christmas 50/50 winner, Fred Stead, who won $2,908.50! Also, thank you to everyone who bought a ticket in support of ourComfort in Care™Program!
Our Family has Grown - Meet our Newest Team Members
Carmella Butland joined our team in October as a
Development Officer for Major and Planned Giving! She has been working for 13 years in the non-for-profit sector, and brings a great deal of enthusiasm and wisdom to the foundation! You can reach Carmella at 709.777.0901 or by email at carmella.butland@healthcarefoundation.ca.
Stephen White joined our team in September as our new Planned Giving Manager! He brings with him 14 years of leadership in community capacity building and development and is looking forward to helping our donors consider their legacy. You can reach Steve at 709.777.1511 or by email at
stephen.white@healthcarefoundation.ca.
Gifts in Action
Decking the Halls with Cheer at St. John's Long-Term Care
Staff and residents at the St. John’s Long-Term Care Facility are simply having a wonderful Christmas time thanks to the generosity of the Health Care Foundation’s donors! The Health Care Foundation donated $25,000 to the facility for the purchase of Christmas decorations that will bring residents and their families plenty of cheer during the holiday season.
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General Hospital Auxiliary Commits $216,000 Toward Revitalization of Waiting Areas
Thank you to the General Hospital Auxiliary for committing $216,000 toward the revitalization of hospital waiting areas at the Health Sciences Centre. Learn more.
Temple Family Raises Over $6,000 for New Dialysis Chair
A huge thanks to the Temple family and friends for pledging just over $6,000 for the Health Care Foundation’s Dialysis Dash. With the support of their two granddaughters, Taylor Temple and Harmonie Delisle, Herbert and Lulu Temple have been able to purchase a new chair for the St. Clare’s Dialysis unit. Learn more.
Nalcor Energy Donates $4,000 to the Agnes Cowan Hostel
Big thanks to Nalcor Energy for donating $4,000 from its eighth Annual Charity Softball Tournament to the Health Care Foundation for the Agnes Cowan Hostel! Learn more.
Hounsell and Snow Family Donate over $1,200 to Comfort in Care
Thank you to the Hounsell and Snow Family for their generous donation of $1,219 to our Comfort in Care™ Program in honour of their wife, mother and grandmother, Diana Hounsell. This donation has allowed the purchase of a sleeper chair for the 4NA unit at the Health Sciences Centre. Learn more.
Give the gift of health this Holiday Season with a donation to the
Don't miss
Bust a Move for Health on March 5, 2015! Jo
in us for a day filled with fitness, fun and fundraising. This year proceeds will support the Health Care Foundation's Comfort and Care™ Program and the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation's Patient and Family Support Fund! One lucky participant will also win an amazing trip for two to St. Lucia or $10,000!
