2016ANNUAL REPORT

Providing Growth for the Future

A Year of Gratitude

Donald (Don) Baillie Green

December 20, 1929 - September 29, 2016

On September 29, 2016, the Foundation lost a cherished

friend. Don, along with his wife, Shirley, have served as

honorary Chairs for over a decade. For years, the Don and

Shirley Green Family Charitable Foundation have been

significant supporters of the Brockville General Hospital.

His smile was contagious and legendary.

His philanthropy and sense of giving a legacy.

A Message from the FoundationWe welcome the opportunity to share with you the impact your generosity has had on the patients of the Brockville General Hospital.

In 2016, donors throughout Leeds and Grenville gave over $1. 5 million dollars towards the support of programs and equipment needs, all of which stayed in our communities to help improve care for you, your friends and neighbours.

We also offer our special appreciation to the truly remarkable board members, and staff, at the Foundation. Each and every member of the team is committed to doing their best every day to ensure our donors receive outstanding service and support.

Our gratitude is endless.

Gratefully,

Scott MacCrimmon Joan SimonBoard, Chair Executive Director,Brockville and District Hospital Foundation Brockville and District Hospital Foundation

The Brockville and District Hospital Foundation2016/2017 Board of Directors

Seated (l-r) are: Ruth Lockett, Past Chair, Scott MacCrimmon, Chair, Heather Halladay, Vice-Chair.Back row (l-r) are Board Members: Heather Howard, Jim Cooper, Maureen Fraser, Mary Lynn O’Shaughnessy, Ainslie Coleman, Russ Gaskin, Sandra Devaney (BGVA Representative), and Dennis Hudson.Missing from the photograph are Board Members, Marilies Rettig and Chris Puddicombe.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSSEPTEMBER 2016 – SEPTEMBER 2017

Scott MacCrimmon, ChairHeather Halladay, Vice-Chair

Ruth Lockett, Past ChairAinslie Coleman

Jim CooperMaureen Fraser

Russ GaskinHeather HowardDennis Hudson

Mary Lynn O’ShaughnessyChris Puddicombe

Marilies Rettig

Ex-OfficioActing CEO, Jeanette Despatie (non-voting)

Appointed Sandra Devaney

(Brockville Volunteer Association Representative – voting member)

Russ has been with the Foundation since 2012 and his knowledge of investments and finance have been invaluable.

While Russ will continue to be a presence on our Friends of Palliative Care Golf Tournament Committee, we wish to sincerely thank him for his 5 years of service and commitment to the Foundation Board.

...A Fond Farewell

Russ Gaskin

The Foundation would like to thank Ray for his continuous hard work as Treasurer over the past decades. We express our sincere appreciation for his loyalty and professional work ethic. Ray's vast knowledge of health care has been a valuable attribute for the Board and we wish him continued success in his current endeavors.

Ray Morrison

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Open House

On Wednesday, October 5th, the first Open House was held in the Brockville General Hospital’s (BGH) Cardiovascular Unit. This event was held in conjunction with Shoppers Drug Marts “Growing Women’s Health Campaign” (Brockville & Prescott locations), with the aim of raising awareness of issues related to women’s heart health. 100% of the local dollars raised during this campaign will go to support the Brockville Cardiovascular Program (BCP) at BGH which receives no

government funding. The Open House event was open to the public and during the free two hour session the community could gather information from professionals in the areas of nutrition, stress, and exercise.

Pictured: (seated l-r) Sydney Hall, T.I.S.S. Co-op Student and Adonica Keddy, Dietitian, BGH. Standing (l-r) Heather Halladay, Vice-Chair, Brockville and District Hospital Foundation; Travis Coughlin, Kinesiologist BCP; Gail Robinson, Mental Health Educa-tion Lead, BGH; Helen Ostap, Registered Nurse, BCP; Betty Anne Blake and Susan Oxford, volunteers with the BCP.

For the second year in a row, the Shoppers Drug Mart’s “Growing Women’s Health” Campaign shone a light on cardio-vascular health for women, with an emphasis on raising awareness of the Brockville Cardiovascular Program (BCP) at the Brockville General Hospital (BGH). The BCP is a prevention and rehabilitation service that receives no government funding and is run entirely on community dona-tions. During the campaign, funds were raised in support of the BCP at both Brockville stores, as well as the Prescott location. Customers had the opportunity to support the service by purchasing personalized “Growing Women’s Health” icons, throughout the month long campaign. Shoppers also collaborated with the BCP to put on a very successful Open House. Total funds raised for the BCP on behalf of the three Shoppers locations, over $10,296...amazing heart health advocates!

Pictured here during the recent cheque presentation, (l-r) Mark Leslie, Pharmacist and owner of Shoppers Drug Mart Thousand Islands Mall location; Joan Simon, Executive Director of the Brockville and District Hospital Foundation (BDHF); Carolyn Burpee, Pharmacist and owner of Shoppers Drug Mart in downtown Brockville and Prescott and Heather Halladay, Vice Chair, (BDHF).

Shoppers Shines a Bright Light on Women’s Cardiovascular Health

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Scotiabank supports Brockville Cardiovascular Program

Brockville’s King Street Scotiabank branch presented a very generous $5,000 cheque to the Brockville and District Hospital Foundation as part of this summer’s Heart and Solstice event.

The funds raised at the Heart and Solstice event will support the Brockville Cardiovascular Program (BCP) located at the Brock-ville General Hospital. The sold-out event took place June 16, 2016 on Poole and Jeroy Islands on the beautiful St. Lawrence River.

The Brockville Cardiovascular Program has annual costs totaling $181,000, but does not receive government funding. Through the generosity of the local community, fundraisers such as Heart and Solstice allow the BCP to continue supporting patients in Leeds and Grenville. Since 2009, the Heart and Solstice event has raised nearly $200,000 for the BCP.

Pictured (L to R): Joanne Weikamp, Scotiabank; Dennis Hudson, Brockville & District Hospital Foundation Board Member, Jenni-fer Bedford, Scotiabank; Matthew Ferguson, Scotiabank; Shawna Caines, Scotiabank; Michelle Durant, Scotiabank; Brenda Hill, Branch Manager, Scotiabank.

Heart & Solstice

A bouquet of thanks

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Women making a difference $100 at a time

The 100 Women Who Care 1000 Islands Chapter supported the Brockville General Hospital’s (BGH) Cardiovascular Program (BCP) with additional dona-tions coming in after the cheque presentation a total of $9,100 was raised. Robyn Houle nominated and spoke to the importance of the BCP. Robyn (second from the left) spoke to her early heart disease issues which included 9 cardiac interventions and 2 bypasses the first when she was 34. That was back when the BCP did not exist and her passion spoke to how important it is to now have this ser-vice in our community so that if anyone should ever need it like she did it is there…like her Mom…who has had to use the service and for Robyn so glad it is there.

Pictured: (l-r) Mary Mansworth committee member; Robyn Houle, member; Travis Coughlin, Kinesiologist BCP; Sandra Devaney, member and Corinna Smith-Gatcke, Co-Chair.

Kayaking for Cardiac Rehab

Rick Trapp has a passion for the Brockville Cardiovascular Program (BCP) at the Brockville General Hospital (BGH). As a graduate of the program in 2014, Rick knows only too well the benefits this program has to each and every person that enters its doors. Three years ago he wanted to give back to this program, that gave life back to him, so began this kayaking fundraiser. For the last three years, Rick, and fellow kayakers have made the journey from Kingston to Ottawa. Funds are raised through pledges, and this year an astounding $10,750 doubling funds raised in 2015! The BCP receives no government funding and events, such as this, are to its on-going operation.

Pictured: (l-r) Rick Trapp; Jason Lafave, Kinesiologist with the BCP, Helen Ostap, Registered Nurse with the BCP; and Heather Halladay, Vice Chair of the Brockville and District Hospital Foundation.

We start each day with a grateful heart...

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Palliative Care History of Toyota’s Generosity Repeats Itself

At the Friends of Palliative Care Golf Tournament held Wednesday August 31st at the Brockville Country Club, 1000 Islands Toyota presented a brand-new Toyota Corolla to representatives of the Brockville & District Hospice Palliative Care Service at the Brockville General Hospital (BGH), Garden Street Site. In 2012, Toyota presented and covered a brand new 3 year leased Toyota, and decided to repeat the generosity in 2016! This vehicle assists the Palliative Care team in getting to home visits and is a gift overwhelmingly appreciated by the service. This tournament, raised an astounding $226,450.

Pictured: (l-r) Toyota owners JPic-tured here during the presentation (l-r): 1000 Islands Toyota owners, Rick Walker and son Jon, Sherry Anderson (BGH) Director of Pal-liative Care Services, Dr. Andy Thomas, Palliative Care Physi-cian, Shirley Coleman, Palliative Care Service Coordinator, and Jim Cooper, Co-Chair of the Friends of Palliative Care Golf Tournament.

The Simpson’s and Snelgrove’s take their participation to a whole new level by keeping track of the number of years the tournament has taken place.

Seen here showing off their t-shirts, (l – r): John Simpson, Joan Simpson, Bob Snelgrove and Judy Snelgrove.

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Palliative Care

Taking part in the cheque presentation, front row (l-r): Ginette Henderson, Wayne Blackwell, Heather Halladay and Bruce Wylie. Back row, (l-r): Shirley Coleman, Travis Wing, Maureen Lapinskas, Jane Baker and Sherry Anderson.

30-Hour Palliative Care TelethonThe 30 Hour Telethon Committee are joined by several members of the Brockville and District Hospice

Palliative Care Service Team to accept the Telethon’s 2016 contribution of $230,000! This annual event has raised a total of $3.3 million since 1984.

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Palliative Care

ATV Charity Poker Run

Saturday, August 27th marked the 9th Annual ATV Charity Poker Run hosted by the Kroot Family. For the third year in a row, proceeds from this ever popular event have gone to support the Brockville and District Hospice Palliative Care Service. This year saw a record number of participants with 280 ATV enthu-siasts registered to run the over 42 km of trails in North Augusta. Through registration fees, sales from 301 poker hands sold, and proceeds from the onsite Barbecue, an astounding $ 7909.30 raised.

Pictured here (l-r); Jenni Kirkland, Carolin Kroot, Emma Lavigne (event organizers), Ainslie Coleman, Brockville and District Hospital Foundation Board Member, and Carla Lavigne, event organizer.

Patterson’s Jamboree

The Brockville and District Hospital Foundation (BDHF) received a $1,000 donation from the Patterson family. The funds will support the Brockville and District Hospice Palliative Care Service.

For nearly a decade, the family has hosted a weekend music jamboree at their farm in Domville. Proceeds from the jamboree have supported a number of local organizations, including Palliative Care, which was the recipient of their fundraising efforts for the past three years. The jamboree has raised more than $15,000 over the last nine years.

Pictured seated (L to R): Audrey Patterson, and Shirley Coleman, Palliative Care Service Coordinator. Back row (L to R): Laurie Bell, Dwayne Patterson, Brenda Kelly, and Laurie Healey, Palliative Care Consult Nurse. Absent: Melanie Patterson, Wayne Crate, and Don Bell.

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Palliative Care

Tea to Remember Raises $1000 for Palliative Care

On December 6th, the 3rd Annual Tea to Remember was held at the Chartwell Wedgewood Retirement Residence, in support of the Brockville and District Hospice Palliative Care Service. The after-noon was an opportunity for those that have had a connection with the service, to come together as a community, and remember precious loved ones. Attendees enjoyed tea, delicious goodies and were entertained by the elegant sounds of Harpeggia. During the event there was an opportunity to make a donation to the service and receive a handcrafted Angel Ornament. In addition to the angels Lea and Phil Hamblett from Harpeggia donated a portion of their cd sales to the cause. The overwhelming generosity of the attendees reached a total of $1000 raised for the Brockville General Hospital’s Palliative Care Service.

Pictured here (l-r) Joan Simon Executive Director, Brockville and District Hospital Foundation (BDHF); Joyce Barnhardt, Chartwell Wedgewood Retirement Residence; Lee Ann Grattan (BDHF); and Lea Hamblett, Harpeggia.

Hendrix Donation in Memory of Jan Shuh

It seemed fitting that on May 26th, which would have been her birthday, Jan Shuh’s life and memory were honoured with a donation of $4,000 to the Brockville General Hospital’s (BGH) Palliative Care Service by fellow Hen-drix employees. Jan worked at Hendrix for over 10 years and was an integral part of the Hendrix family. Funds are raised annually through the CHEF initiative, Charities of Hendrix Employ-ees Fund and, based on a set of criteria, outlets then select a cause in their community of which to direct the funds. Activities to raise the funds include; hot lunches, pay day pool, and the 50/50 draws.

Pictured: front row (l-r), Jan’s husband Ted Shuh, Hendrix employee and dear friend of Jan’s, Florence Williams, and Jan’s sister, Betty Deir. Standing in the middle row (l-r) Shirley Coleman, Palliative Care Service Coordinator; Jamie James, Hendrix; Cheryl Rennick, Palliative Care Consult Nurse; Chrissy Cowan, Hendrix; and Lori Stewart, Hendrix. Pictured in the back row (l-r) Scott Anderson, Hendrix; Sarah Ryan, Hendrix; Heather Hall, Hendrix; Travis Wing, (BGH) Manager of Palliative Care Services; and Sherry Anderson, (BGH) Director of Palliative Care Services.

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Palliative Care

Our Youth Supporting Palliative Care

On April 6th, students from St. Lawrence College held a Pool Tournament fundraising event at Sam’s Brass Racks, all in support of the Palliative Care Service at the Brockville General Hospital, Garden Street Site. As a part of their business program, the students were to plan an event in regards to a charity of their choice, and Palliative Care was the lucky recipient of the funds raised. A total of $1,750 was raised through team registra-tions, a 50/50 draw, and a variety of pay as you play games while team participants were not busy at the tables. Fun was had by all of those in attendance, and a wonderful example of how our youth can make a difference in our community.

Pictured here during the cheque presentation are front row (l-r) Joan Simon, Brockville and District Hospital Foundation (BDHF) Executive Director, Shirley Coleman, Palliative Care Co-ordinator, Brittney Veley, St. Lawrence College Student (SLC), and Cheryl Rennick, Palliative Care consult nurse. In the back row (l-r) Bill Chafe, Professor, St. Lawrence College, Meredith Gorrell,(BDHF staff), Michael Anderson (SLC), Ryan Hart (SLC), Natalie Finucan (SLC), Shannon Marshall (SLC)

Order of St. Lazarus Supporting Palliative Care

The Order of St. Lazarus is a worldwide chari-table organization whose mission is to make a difference in the quality of life to those facing a life-threatening illness and their loved ones. The organization has had a great impact on the hospice Palliative Care movement in Canada, and their kindness and generosity has been felt close to home. The Ottawa Commandery of the Order of St. Lazarus recently presented the Brockville General Hospital’s Hospice Palliative Care Service a cheque for $5,000 to assist with recent room enhancements.

Pictured here are (l-r) Palliative Care Coordina-tor; Shirley Coleman, Director of Clinical Services, Sherry Anderson; Craig McQuinty, Director, Ottawa Commandery, Order of St. Lazarus; Joan Simon, Executive Director, Brockville and District Hospital Foundation and Richard Dumbrille, past Grand Prior 2010-2013.

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GananoqueGananoque Supports Brockville General Hospital

Pictured above from (l-r) are: 2nd Vice-President RCL Br. 92, Owen Fitzgerald, 1st Vice-President RCL Br. 92, Wes Rideout, Brockville and District Hospital Foundation Executive Director, Joan Simon, O.R. Nurse, Tiffany Tamblyn, Dr. Michael Fuoco, RCL Br. 92 Ladies Auxiliary Presi-dent, Gloria MacMillan and Ladies Auxiliary Vice-President, Lori Fletcher.

Uroflowmetry Equipment donated to Brockville General HospitalOn Wednesday, May 3rd, uroflowmetry equipment was donated to Brockville General Hospital’s Urology Department in part from a $10,000 grant received by the Town of Gananoque, and $5,000 from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 92.

From (l-r) are: Brockville and District Hos-pital Foundation Board Vice-Chair, Heather Halladay, Gananoque Mayor, Erika Demchuk, Dr. Michael Fuoco and O.R. Nurse, Diane Hampton.

Donation Makes the Difference

Pictured here (l-r) Jack Keyes, Gananoque resident and Dr. Mark Noss, Brockville General Hospital (BGH) urologist ob-serving a brand new “flexible ureter-reno videoscope”. This piece of equipment aids in the investigation of painful kidney stones with the most advanced technology available today. Thanks to a $15,000 donation made by Gananoque resident Jack Keyes, this piece of equipment is being used for procedures at the BGH. Jack has been an advocate for the hospital, its causes and securing equipment needs at the BGH. When asked what moved Jack to make the donation, he expressed his gratitude and thanks for the care he has received.

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Support from the Shriners

The Material Child Family Room at Brockville General Hospital (BGH) was made possible by the gracious donation of $10,450 by the Tunis Shriners #179, Ottawa and arranged by the Brockville and District Shrine Club.

Pictured from left are Manager of Re-habilitation, Palliative Care, Complex Critical Care and Maternal Child, Travis Wing; Ottawa Tunis Shriners #179 Director and Assistant Rabban Tunis Shriners Divan (Executive) and Brockville and District Shrine Club President, Gary Tristram; Maternal Child Nurse Ellen Gleason; Brockville and District Shrine Club Past-President Paul (Pal) Perkins; Maternal Child Nurse Lori Ann Noonan; Ottawa Tunis Shriners #179 Captain of Guard

(Executive) and Brockville and District Shrine Club Secretary, Rob Smith; Interim CEO, Wayne Blackwell; and Maternal Child Nurse Dallas Jackson.

The Brockville and District Hospital Foundation (BDHF) received a generous donation from the Brockville & District Shrine Club. The Shriners held a curling bonspiel to raise money for the Brockville and District Hospice Palliative Care Service. The event, attended by nearly 100 Shriners, raised $1,970. Since January, the Brockville & District Shrine Club has donated more than $12,000 to the Brockville General Hospital.

On hand for the cheque presentation (Front row L to R) Don Moore, Board Member, Brockville & District Shrine Club; Sherry Anderson, Director of Clinical Services, Brockville General Hospital; (Back row L to R) Howard Hanna, Shriner; Ken Baker, President, Brockville & District Shrine Club; Joan Simon, Executive Director, Brockville and District Hospital Foundation; Gary Murphy, Shriner; Paul Perkins, Past Presi-dent, Brockville & District Shrine Club; Rob Smith, Captain of the Guard, Tunis Temple, and Secretary, Brockville & District Shrine Club.

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Other “Giving” Events

Upper Canada Family Health Team Cares on Casual Fridays

Over the last 6 years, “Casual Fridays” have become a tradition for the Upper Canada Family Health Team. The twist, every Friday, $2 per week is donated by participating staff, all in support of the Brockville General Hospital’s Cardiovascular Program and/or the Palliative Care Service. When Program Manager, Bev Markell was asked about the success of the format, her response, “it’s so easy, so simple, and a seamless way to support such important causes in our own community”.

Pictured here during this year’s cheque presentation of $ 2,364 are front row (l-r): Bev Markell, Program Manager; Denise Fraser, RN; Lisa Livingston, MSW; Maureen Fraser, Brockville and District Hospital Foundation Board Member, Lindsay Hyde, OT; Deanna Powers, Administration; Nicole Kirby, RN; Lisa McMartin, BFHO

Administration and Emily Maskell, Administration. Back row (l-r) Amanda Haggart, Administration; Kelli McPherson, Administration; Louise Laforge, RPN; Lisa Stratton, HR Manager; Frances Reuvers, RPN and Mike Shupe, IT.

The Impact of a “Smile” Cookie

The Brockville and District Hospital Foundation (BDHF) and the Brockville General Hospital (BGH) know first-hand the impact of a smile cookie! Thanks to patrons purchasing smile cookies at the 5 Brockville Tim Hortons locations, as well as at both the BGH’s Charles and Garden St. sites during the campaign sales totaled $12,393! The proceeds of this fundraising effort have gone to purchase a new external pacemaker for the hospital’s ICU Department.

Seen here (seated l-r) Natasha Avis, Tim Hortons owner, and Linda Peever, senior director, clinical services, (BGH). Back row (l-r) Heather Lake, RN, ICU (BGH); Shane Joyce, Tim Hortons owner; Joan Simon, executive director (BDHF); Julia Myers, Tim Hortons operations manager; Trudy Primeau, Tim Hortons general manager, and Christine Bak, RN, ICU (BGH).

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Other “Giving” Events

Village Voyces

“Pink the Rink” for Breast Cancer

Bridlewood Manor Yard Sale

Hydro One Employees Promote Community Engagement

Bob Levey “Sings” the Praises of the Brockville Cardiovascular Program (BCP)

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Equipment Donations Nurses Alumnae Donation

Thanks to the generosity of the Brockville General Hos-pital’s (BGH) Nurses Alumnae, and their kind donation of $2,000, the BGH is now in possession of a brand new Pharmacy Refrigerator. This piece of equipment, and its state-of-the-art technology, helps to store temperature sensitive medications and vaccines.

Pictured here; (l-r) Patricia Young, BGH Nurses Alumnae, Linda Peever, BGH Director of Critical Care and Mental Health Services, and Diane Besley, BGH Nurses Alumnae.

Maternal Child Unit Equipment “Delivery”

Smiles all around for the recent delivery of new equipment to assist with the delivery process thanks to proceeds raised at last year’s Maternal Child Golf Tournament. On the wish list for the unit were Portable Doppler Ultrasounds, Portable Oximeters and Sleeper Chairs. Thanks to the funds raised two of each are now in use at the Maternal Child Unit at the Brockville General Hospital.

Pictured here displaying the new equipment seated (l-r) Jen Brouwer (RN) and Carole Hare (event organizer), standing (l-r) Barbara Ward (RN) Tom Hare and Trudy Gibson (event organizers) and Lori Ann Noonan (RN).

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Equipment Donations Thanks to the kind donation of the May Court Club, a state of the art medical training manne-quin “Chester Chest” has been purchased for the Brockville General Hospital (BGH) to assist in the training of new Registered Nurses (RN) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPN). This manne-quin replaces an older model, and assists in the training of central vascular lines, such as PICC lines that are often used during chemotherapy treatment. This purchase is an important step in continuing to meet the healthcare needs of our community.

Pictured here during a demonstration of the newest educational tool, are seated (l-r) May Court Past President, Margaret Lauridsen, and May Court President, Carol Healy. Standing (l-r) the Brockville and District Hospital Foundation’s (BDHF) Executive Director, Joan Simon; BGH, Interprofessional Educators, Jennifer MacNeil RN BN and Shelley Weapenicappo RN BScN.

When an infant or young child is in an emer-gency situation, the routine intravenous methods are often not accessible…..to the rescue, Intraosseous Infusion (IO).

Intraosseous infusion is the process of provid-ing life-saving medications and fluids directly into the bone marrow. Because of the gener-ous donation made by the May Court Club of Brockville, the Brockville General Hospital (BGH) has been able to purchase the essential (IO) training equipment for the nursing staff. Several nurses at BGH will be participating in an upcoming Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course and this newly acquired training equip-ment will be essential.

Pictured here surrounding the training equip-ment display are: (l-r) Jennifer MacDonald, Interprofessional Educator (BGH); Shelley Weapenicappo, Interprofessional Educator (BGH); Heather White, Vice-President, May Court Club of Brockville, and Joan Simon, Executive Director of the Brockville and District Hospital Foundation.

May Court Meeting the Needs of the Community

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Equipment Donations Donation Improves Patient Safety at Garden Street Site

The Brockville and District Hospital Foundation is updating the patient wandering system at the Brockville General Hospital’s (BGH) Garden Street Site thanks to a $14,000 donation from Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life.

The new prevention system ensures patients who are prone to wandering remain safely inside the hospital. Patients are fitted with a bracelet that triggers an alarm if they wander towards an elevator or an exit door. Once the alarm is triggered, a code must be entered into a keypad to disarm the system and activate the door or elevator. The system helps to maintain a safe environ-ment for the Hospital’s most vulnerable patients. It also provides peace of mind for patients, their families, and hospital staff.

The donation was made by Freedom 55 Financial’s Pat Lindsay, Director of Business Development, and Martin Gysbers, Financial Security Advisor, on behalf of Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life.

Pictured: Travis Wing, Manager of Complex Care, Rehab, Palliative Care and Maternity, Pat Lindsay, Director, Business Development, Freedom 55 Financial; Martin Gysbers, Financial Security Advisor, Freedom 55 Financial, Maureen Fraser, Board Member, Brockville and District Hospital Foundation; Cathy Boone, Registered Nurse.

Valuable Cough Assist Device Arrives at BGH

One of the guiding principles of Kawar-tha Credit Unions across the country is to support the well-being of the communities it serves through its Community Involve-ment Program. The Brockville and District Hospital Foundation (BDHF) is grateful to Brockville’s local branch for their sup-port with a $5000 donation towards the purchase of a new E70 Cough Assist Device for the Brockville General Hos-pital (BGH). Thanks to Kawartha Credit Union’s donation, this new device will as-sist patients with making their cough more effective and to help keep their airway clear, reducing the occurrence of respira-tory infections.

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Pictured here at the new Parkedale Avenue location are (l-r), BDHF Executive Director, Joan Simon, Kawartha Credit Union Assistant Branch Manager, Brooke Heisel and BDHF Co-Chair Heather Halladay.

Annual Appeal The Heart of our Community Shines for Annual Appeal

This year, the Brockville & District Hospital Foundation’s (BDHF) Annual Appeal focused on the cardiovascular program at the Brockville General Hospital (BGH). The Brockville Cardiovascular Program (BCP) established in 2009, is non-government funded and requires $181,000 to operate on an annual basis. A lofty goal of $150,000 was set. Not only was the goal reached, but surpassed because of the generosity of our heart health supporting community. The total tally…an astounding $189,605.94!

We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives. - JOHN F. KENNEDY

Pictured here, acknowledging this year’s fundraising efforts members of the BDHF board of directors (l-r) Heather How-ard, Mary Lynn O’Shaughnessy, Board Chair; Scott MacCrimmon, Maureen Fraser, Board Vice-Chair; Heather Halladay, Marilies Rettig, Brockville General Volunteer Association Representative, Sandra Devaney, Past Chair; Ruth Lockett, Jim Cooper and Dennis Hudson. Missing from the photo are board members Russ Gaskin and Chris Puddicombe.

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Volunteer Association’s $50K donation to Redevelopment

The Brockville General Volunteer Association is shown here presenting a generous cheque to the Brockville and District Hospital Founda-tion Executive in the amount of $50,000. These funds are designated to the Phase II Redevelop-ment Project. The BGVA has pledged $50,000 for a total of four years. The Foundation is most appreciative of their continued support.

Pictured front row (l-r): Heather Halladay, BHDF, Board Vice Chair, Scott MacCrimmon, BDHF, Board Chair, Karen Matte, BGVA, Board President. Back row (l-r): Ken Alexander, BGVA, Board Treasurer, Sandra Devaney, BGVA, Board Vice-President, Ruth Lockett, BDHF, Board Past Chair and Donna Shram, BGVA Volunteer.

The Brockville Cardiovascular Program has received a huge donation from the community. The Brockville General Volunteer Association has presented the program at Brockville General Hospital with a cheque for $20,000. The Brock-ville Cardiovascular Program requires $181,000 per year to function, relying solely on help from the community. Over the last seven years, the Volunteer Association has donated $185,000.

Volunteers comfort with their presence. One does not need to know all the right words to say

but the ability to just be present. - GINA DAVIS

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The next three years will be exciting years as we forge ahead with the Phase II Redevelopment Project. While we don’t know what role philanthropy will play in the new build, one thing is certain, the commitment of our donors.

We look forward to working with the community over the coming months as the Brockville General Hospital enters a new chapter of growth, and change.

In Our Future...

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We are continually humbled by the generousity of our donors and the community we serve,

in support of the Brockville District Hospital.

Your donation makes a difference!

To learn more about how you can support the hospital, please contact:

Brockville and District Hospital Foundation75 Charles Street, Brockville, ON K6V 1S8

www.bdhfoundation.com(613) 345-4478