First-time Partnership for Dream Home Lottery

Volume 8 Issue 2 • Saturday, September 20, 2008
First-time Partnership
for Dream Home Lottery 2009
Bluewater Health Foundation and Breast Cancer Society of Canada
A new and inventive way
of funding has materialized
and for the first time ever,
the Breast Cancer Society of
Canada (BCSC) is partnering with Bluewater Health
Foundation in support of
the Foundation’s biggest
fundraiser, Dream Home
Lottery, 2009.
The Breast Cancer Society has generously committed to match dollar-for-dollar all profit raised in this
year’s Dream Home Lottery. In other words, the
value of every $100 ticket
sold after expenses are
paid will actually be $200.
The Foundation has a goal
to raise $275,000 which
means a matching gift from
the Breast Cancer Society
of Canada of $275,000 for
a total of funds raised of
$550,000.
“This is a tremendous
gift”, stated Jack Pasternak,
President, of Bluewater
Health Foundation. “On
behalf of the patients and
staff of Bluewater Health
and the Foundation I thank
BCSC for this important
gift and the unique way in
which you have chosen to
give it. It is our duty to invest in health care for the
next generation and the
Breast Cancer society of
Canada is living that mission”.
“This gift is two-fold”,
stated Liz Kenny, Executive
Director, Bluewater Health
Foundation. “It helps us to
provide our hospital with
state-of-the–art diagnostic
equipment and it gives us
$250,000 for mammography equipment and the
breast assessment unit.
It’s Your Choice,
the Dream Home or
$300,000 Cash!
Pictured above from left are: Jo Ann Shephard, RN, Ontario Breast Screening Program, Bluewater Health; Sherry Johnston, Executive Director, Breast Cancer Society of Canada; Paddy Roach, President, Board of Directors, Breast Cancer
Society of Canada; Sheila Chappell, Vice President, Board of Directors, Bluewater Health Foundation.
leverage to maximize the
profit from our 2009 lottery.”
Each year the money
raised from the Dream
Home Lottery is used to
purchase prioritized diagnostic or medical equipment for departments in
the hospital. The funding
this year will be used in the
Diagnostic Imaging Department, specifically to help in
the purchase of two Digital
Mammography Stations.
“As a national organi-
zation across Canada, our
goal is to help in the fight
against breast cancer in
any way that we can, and
we are pleased locally to
partner with the Bluewater Health Foundation in
their Dream Home Lottery. With our matching the proceeds dollar-for-dollar, it is
our hope that all the tickets
will be sold. The society has
been pushing for a number
of years to have breast assessment units in hospitals
to provide women with a
well-defined process from
start to finish, from the
first suspicion of a problem
through to treatment. The
new Digital Mammography
Equipment will aid greatly
in these endeavors”, stated
Paddy Roach, President,
Breast Cancer Society of
Canada and Board Chair.
“The Breast Cancer Society is proud to carry on the
legacy that began in 1991
by the friends and family of
Pamela Greenaway-Kohlmeier and to strengthen
our roots where we live and
work. Our commitment to
match the proceeds from
the Dream Home Lottery
will help to ensure that our
local community has the
latest technology in breast
cancer detection”, added
Sherry Johnston, Executive
Director, Breast Cancer Society of Canada.
This gift will complement past gifts from BCSC
to the hospital foundation.
Previous to the announcement of this gift, they gave
It’s another first this year,
the winner of the grand
prize in the 2009 Dream
Home Lottery will have the
option of $300,000 cash or
the dream home. The Bluewater Health Foundation’s
volunteer lottery committee is offering the cash as a
third option; you can move
in, sell the home or take the
cash! All winnings, regardless of which option you
choose, are income tax free.
Dream Home 2009 is currently under construction
in Heritage Park Estates, a
subdivision located at the
corner of Modeland and
Confederation. It will have
an approximate value of
$375,000.
The Early Bird Draw is
January 28, 2009, when
300 prizes of a $100 lottery
ticket are awarded. The final draw date is February
28, 2009, where the dream
home winning ticket is
chosen and 173 cash prizes
are given out. Tickets at
$100 each are available at
all hospital sites, area banks
and credit unions as well
as other businesses around
town. Open houses run
from November 29, 2008,
to February 22, 2009, every
Saturday and Sunday from
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
by Nadine Wark
Digital Mammography Equipment…what’s it all about?
In late September, Bluewater Health’s Diagnostic
Imaging Department will
welcome new digital equipment. We are very excited
to be able to offer this state
of the art technology to the
women of Sarnia-Lambton. Installation at the Mitton
Site is planned for late September and the other good
news is that these units will
be relocated with the department in the new hospital. “We are extremely
pleased with the community support for this project and are thrilled that the
Breast Cancer Society has
come forward to partner
with us,” said Marilyn Williams, Director of Medical
Imaging.
This advanced equipment offers many new features and benefits:
• Patients will receive approximately half the
dose of radiation to their
breasts
• More options will be
available to visualize
dense breast tissue found
in some women
• An average mammogram
takes approximately 15
minutes and with the new
digital units, the time will
reduce to around 7 minutes.
• A film digitizer will
change the patient’s previous film mammogram
into digital format for
easier comparison to the
current digital images
• Quick retrieval and no
need for film storage
space or a film processor
• The images will be accessible to all physicians on
the computer archiving
system
An additional tool is
the computer-aided detection (CAD), which provides a second look at the
mammogram, which may
direct the Radiologist to
re-evaluate a region of the
breast. Data can easily be
enhanced, magnified, or
brightness and contrast can
be changed, similar to that
done with a digital camera,
resulting in fewer callbacks
for repeat testing. Earlier
detection of cancers will be
possible. One staff member
commented that it was like
changing from black and
white television to high
definition!
Adelle Richards of Sarnia
can speak first-hand about
what this new equipment
will mean to women. She
had breast cancer not only
once, but twice and due
to early detection, did not
need complete mastecto-
Pictured above from left are: Peggy Mackie, Senior Medical Radiation Technologist,
Mammography Department, Bluewater Health; Adelle Richards, Breast Cancer Survivor;
Marilyn Williams, Director, Diagnostic Imaging, Bluewater Health.
mies, however, did endure
two lumpectomies and
many radiation treatments
and drug therapies. “I cannot stress enough the importance of women checking their breasts regularly
themselves and also getting regular mammograms
(Adelle found the first lump
herself). I believe that all
women deserve access to
the best equipment and
treatments available. For
a woman, like myself, who
has dense breast tissue, the
new units will aid greatly in
early detection. Also, it will
be nice to eliminate the old
film system and have everything computerized.”
When the word ‘survivor’ is mentioned, she says,
“Actually, I prefer the word
‘fighter’ rather than survivor, as the battle continues
not only for me personally,
but for women worldwide.
It becomes a part of you. I
see my role as continuing
the battle, by learning more
and as a spokesperson, educating and helping others”.
Adelle explains, “I have
been getting yearly mammograms since the age of
25 due to a family history
of cancer and will continue
to do so. The new Digital
Mammography at Bluewater Health is another line of
defense.”
Peggy Mackie, Sr. Medical Radiation Technologist
in the unit adds, ”I think
the look and feel of the new
units will make an uncomfortable experience more
pleasant for women. The
benefit to our patients is a
big plus and our mammography technologists are eager to learn and use the latest technology. The digital
machines are very impressive.”
“As a volunteer in Mammography, my observation is that the department
works as a cohesive group,
offering compassion and
understanding with each
patient coming for their
exam, and the team effort
is easily recognizable.
I
have often heard it said,
“that wasn’t so bad”, “this
is really a pleasant place”
and “those girls know what
they are doing”. The new
digital equipment will aid
the technologists in having
added
confidence,
pride and expertise in the
job they do and the service
they
provide.”—Nadine
Wark, volunteer
Volume 8 Issue 2 • Saturday, September 20, 2008 • Page As the New Building Rises - Spirits Soar
We have seen the shell
of our new hospital building grow over the summer
months as much of the
foundation and structural
concrete has been poured
and steel erection continues
– we’re progressing towards
completion in 2011!
“I am pleased to hear
from many people how impressed they are with the
development of the project
to date,” said Tracy Gazarek, Project Manager, Facilities Planning and Development. “In speaking with
our construction team, a
relatively pleasant summer
has helped us stay on-time
in all areas of construction.”
With the project now
25% complete and 150
workers on-site daily, interior renovations are also
progressing well and visible
signs of progress are everywhere. Work is ongoing in
the morgue, 3rd Floor inpatient unit, kitchen, and information technology and
services areas.
Georgina Rogers, a patient on the Continuing
Care Unit and who looks
over the construction every day from the 4th Floor
Lounge, says that she’s
proud to be a part of such
an important piece of Sarnia-Lambton’s history.
“I’m amazed by how fast
it’s progressing,” she said.
“It’s fascinating to see every
one at work. I think back
to when it was a parking
lot, and now it’s going to
be a hospital. Many other
patients watch the construction and we feel connected to what’s being built
there.”
Bluewater Health
Foundation
President • Jack Pasternak
Vice-President • Sheila Chappell
Past President • Phil Brown
Secretary-Treasurer • Gord Bristo
Board of Directors
Greg Bond • John DeGroot
Evelyn Dixon • Sylvia Foreman
Barry Hogan Jr. • David Joy
Len MacLachlan • Dorothy McKellar
Gail Mitton • Jamie Pole
Executive Director • Liz Kenny
(519) 464-4438
Executive Assistant • Theresa Pettit
(519) 464-4408
Donor Liaison • Lisa Waite
(519) 464-4429
Foundation and Special Events Coordinator
Johanne Tomkins (519) 464-4405
Planned Giving • Liz Kenny
Coordinator, Business Centre • Theresa Pettit
(519) 346-4704
Senior Development Officer
Karen Holmes (519) 464-4439
Development Officer
Maria Muscedere (519) 346-4706
Email: hospital@bluewaterhealth.ca
Web Site: bluewaterhealthfoundation.ca
Charitable Business #86939 4163 RR0001
Pulse is produced by Bluewater Health Foundation with support from the Community Relations
Department of Bluewater Health.
Questions or information regarding this publication can be forwarded to:
Editor ~ Karen Holmes
Co-Editor ~ Maria Muscedere
(519) 464-4439
New Website Will be Patient-Focused
Bluewater Health’s newly redeveloped website will go live this fall!
The enhancements, we believe,
ensure it is a patient-focused, userfriendly, quality communication tool
for the community we serve and our
hospital team.
“This is an important component
in our evolution as an organization,
in our efforts to continue to provide
accurate and timely health care information,” said Meaghan LawrenceKreeft, Communications Specialist,
Community Relations.
“Our communication strategies are continually
changing in order to meet the needs
of our stakeholders, and the new web-
site will make it faster and easier for
you to find information about Bluewater Health.”
Take a closer look and see what’s
new:
• Enhanced information for patients
and visitors – preparing for your
visit, your stay with us, and going
home
• Do you want to be part of our team?
Check out the job board, or be a
volunteer
• Construction news – watch the webcam and follow our progress, or
see if there are closures that may effect you
• Enhanced information about our
Foundations
• Email subscriptions to online publications
• Events and activities calendar
• Send a free e-card to a family member or loved one in hospital
• Story telling – read about innovations in care and service at Bluewater Health
• Enhanced information about our
program and services
• Take a web poll – your opinion matters
Visit www.bluewaterhealth.ca and
explore! A world of information
about your community hospital is
just a click away.
Newborn Registration Service Easy as A-B-C
Have you registered your baby
yet? Use Service Ontario’s 3-in-1 online service now at Bluewater Health
– Norman Site - the easiest way to register your newborn baby’s birth and
fastest way to apply for a birth certificate and Social Insurance Number all
at the same time.
With the assistance of our Maternity Unit staff, parents can use this
convenient and secure service as a
one-stop shop for three important
registrations:
• Register the birth of your baby
• Apply for your child’s birth certificate
• Apply for your child’s Social Insurance Number
After the birth of your baby, you
will receive information about the
Newborn Registration Service. If you
have questions, please ask your health
care provider.
Payment for online registrations
(birth certificate only) is accepted by
credit card (Visa and MasterCard).
You Can “Buy Low and Give High”
by giving shares
In 2006, Revenue Canada
gave Canadians a new incentive to give generously
to charitable causes with
the announcement of the
elimination of capital gains
tax on gifts of publicly traded securities (stock, bonds,
mutual funds).
Making your gift to Bluewater Health Foundation
in the form of appreciated securities allows you
to reduce the cost of your
gift both in terms of your
cash outlay, and through
tax savings. Here’s how it
works: Let’s assume that
you are considering a gift of
shares worth $10,000, and
that the original purchase
price was $2,000. Let’s as-
sume you are in the top tax
bracket (46.4%).
Your gift of securities is
valued as of the day the securities reach our account.
It is quick and easy to
transfer your gift to Bluewater Health Foundation. For
information or assistance
in arranging your donation,
please contact Karen Holmes, Senior Development
Officer, Bluewater Health
Foundation, at: 519-4644439, or by email at:
kholmes@bluewaterhealth.ca
Gift of Shares
Sale of Shares and
Gift Cash Proceeds
$10,000
$10,000
Original Purchase Price
$2,000
$2,000
Capital Gain
$8,000
$8,000
$0
$4,000
Donation Tax Credit @ 46.4%
$4,640
$4,640
Tax on Capital Gain @ 46.4%
$0
$1,856
$4,640 – 0 = $4,640
$4,640 - $1,856 = $2,784
Fair Market Value of Shares
Taxable Capital Gain @ 50%
Net Tax Savings
Volume 8 Issue 2 • Saturday, September 20, 2008 • Page “Why I volunteer …….”
Bluewater Health Foundation Board Members
It was
great to
see
the
building
of
our
new stateof-the-art
community hospital underway. I wanted to do what
I could to help raise the
funds required to ensure
that our hospital would be
equipped with the latest hitech equipment available. I
am honoured to serve Bluewater Health Foundation
and will continue to do my
part.
Greg Bond
Tr u s t w o r t h y,
efficient
and service orie n t e d
institutions, like hospitals, are vital to the growth, attractiveness and happiness of any
community. Practically, the
way to achieve these goals
is to raise money for state
of the art equipment and
the life long professional
growth of all the staff. We,
in Sarnia Lambton, have a
history of moving forward
together. I look forward to
sharing this passion for excellence with you.
Gord Bristo
Secretary Treasurer
Bluewater Health
has served
our family
well.
In
both happy and sad
times, the staff provided
sympathetic, professional
care along with helpful information. In many areas,
they work in very difficult
physical surroundings. As
the new building rises, the
greatly improved working
conditions will allow them
to do even more for our
community residents and
visitors. I am pleased to be a
member of the Foundation
that played a key role bringing this project to fruition.
Phil Brown
Past President
S i x
years ago,
my mother passed
away at
the Mitton Site. This prompted
me to get involved with
Bluewater Health Foundation in the campaign for
the new hospital. I stay involved because of the desire
to ensure that our patients,
staff and physicians can
have the best equipment,
technology and education
that we can provide. I am
constantly amazed with the
generosity and support of
this community.
Sheila Chappell
Vice President
O u r
quest to
be
the
best community
hospital
in
Ontario is hard work. In order to achieve and exceed
that goal, we need highly
talented staff, the finest facilities, and state of the art
equipment. I am proud to
assist and support Bluewater Health Foundation as it
raises money to provide the
equipment and training to
excell. Simply put, I believe
a strong vibrant hospital
translates into a strong vibrant community.
John DeGroot
M
y
children
and
I
have used
the Emergency Department
and have received excellent
care since moving to Lambton County. As a nurse I
became interested in seeing
Bluewater Health achieve
its mission statement and
“be the best community
hospital in Ontario.”
I
started as a volunteer on
the community committee, then the hospital board
prior to the Foundation.
Health care is very important to me and I have seen
many changes working in
the medical field over 36
years. That is why I believe
we can achieve great things
with Bluewater Health because of all the great people
working in the hospital.
Evelyn Dixon
“It may
be a cliche, but
volunteering at
the hospital is really all about making time
to understand and respond
to the needs of an important part of our community. All of us bring different
concerns and knowledge to
the table, hoping we can
help address the significant
challenges health care faces
today. Frequently, we come
away impressed and awed
at the level of devotion we
see in hospital care, and
that reinforces our belief in
the system.......a reward in
itself.”
Sylvia Foreman
Hospital Liaison
Bluewater Health
Offers Employees Access to
State of the Art Reference System
All Bluewater Health employees now have access to
an online reference system
produced by one of the
world’s leaders in nursing
information. The hospital
recently acquired Mosby
Nursing Skills from Elsevier.
The state of the art reference system will help nurses refresh their knowledge
or learn entirely new skills
and procedures. It also includes supplementary material such as patient handouts.
“As part of our efforts
to be the best community
hospital in Ontario, we’re
committed to increasing
learning opportunities for
all of our staff,” said Lynn
McEwen, Director, Profes-
sional Practice. “This will
be a tremendous resource.”
Bluewater Health Foundation is proud to have purchased the Mosby System.
We thank the community
for your continued support,
without which, this type of
purchase would not be possible.
With
a young,
growing
f a m i l y,
health
care
is
very important to my family and
to our community. I hope
that by volunteering with
Bluewater Health Foundation, I can help play a small
role in making our community hospital the best
community hospital for everyone in Sarnia Lambton.
Everyone who volunteers
at Bluewater Health plays
a vital role in making our
hospital what it is. Hospitals are a place that we
hope we never need to use,
but when we need to use
it, we are glad that we have
such a wonderful facility
and staff!
Barry M. Hogan
Many
of us take
for granted
the
hospital
services
available
to us. As the general population average age grows
older, the frequency of visits and the expense of use
increases and puts increasing financial pressure on
federal, provincial, municipal governments and the
community at large. Being
part of the Health Foundation Board has helped me
understand the need for private fundraising to finance
the medical equipment and
infrastructure which will
enhance and improve the
hospital services for the
individual when they are
required to rely on the hospital in a time of need. The
community hospital is central to the quality of life we
enjoy here in Sarnia.
David Joy
T h e
community
of
Lambton
County
has been
good to
my family and me. It’s been
enhanced by the volunteerism of generations before
me. Good healthcare is essential to the health of our
community. I feel that it is
now my turn to lend a helping hand for the benefit of
future generations, and I
am honoured to do so.
Len MacLachlan
Every
community needs
to have a
local hospital that
is
well
equipped and well staffed. I
am honoured to serve Bluewater Health Foundation as
it assists in providing equipment and training for our
Bluewater Health professionals on a daily basis. I shall
continue to do my part as
long as my part in needed.
Dorothy McKellar
Auxiliaries Liaison
Giving
back
to
our community
means a
lot to me.
It is wonderful that our generous
community has raised the
funds to build a new hospital. Now Bluewater Health
Foundation will continue
to fundraise to provide our
health care professionals
with the best equipment
necessary to deliver quality care to our community.
Being part of Bluewater
Health Foundation’s fund-
raising efforts and helping
them establish ongoing
sources of revenue, which
will support our hospital,
is a rewarding way for me
to give back to the community.
Gail Mitton
Sarnia
has been
my home
for many
years. My
wife and
I
raised
our family in Sarnia and
we greatly benefited from
the compassion and expertise provided by Bluewater
Health. The Foundation was
thus a natural choice for me
when deciding to broaden
my volunteering activities
since it provides on-going fundraising support for
Bluewater Health, which is
central to the continuing
welfare and health of our
community. As President, I
appeal to all to continue to
support our Foundation.
Dr. Jack Pasternak
President
When
one reads
the history of Sarnia Lambton, you
find endless stories of past volunteer
efforts that helped build this
great area that we enjoy today. During my childhood, I
watched as my parents devoted much of their free time to
community service. As I now
follow their footsteps, it is
easy to see that the footsteps
become a path, great people
join you walking along that
path, and together as a volunteer team you can all reach
the destination ahead.
Jamie Pole
Volume 8 Issue 2 • Saturday, September 20, 2008 • Page “Why I volunteer …….”
Bluewater Health Board Members
Upon
my retirement,
I
wanted to
give back
to
the
community. I have been involved
in a number of community
organizations one of which
was the District Health
Council in the 90’s. I enjoyed this committee and I
felt I would like to be further
involved in health care. I
was pleased to be appointed
to the Board and look forward to helping improve
hospital care in this area.
Bryan Bouck
I love
the fact
that I am
able
to
contribute
my
time and
help to support our community’s health care needs.
There are times in our lives
that our hospital becomes
a major focal point, especially when we have sick
children, aging parents or
traumatic health issues. We
all depend on our hospital
being there, for some it’s
each day, for others we are
comfortable that it is just
waiting in the background.
I’m very proud of the contribution I can make by volunteering my time to the
Bluewater Health Board. It
is very rewarding to work
with so many people who
are truly interested in providing caring and safe
health care in our community hospital.
David H Campbell
A topquality
local hospital
is
the cornerstone
of the local health care system and a
key element of a great community. I volunteer as ViceChair of Bluewater Health
because I believe that
strong local governance is
the best way to influence
the decisions, which will
make our hospital the best
it can be. I believe that I
can make a positive difference and make the community where my wife and
I are raising our family a
better place.
Bruce Davies
Vice Chair
I have
always
believed
that serving
the
community
is
part of being a good citizen.
Bluewater Health is important to this community and
the people of Sarnia-Lambton. It is a major contributor to the quality of life that
the people of Sarnia-Lambton enjoy. Serving on the
Board of Directors is a very
direct way for me to contribute to Bluewater Health
and so to my community.
Jim Elliott
Chair
“It may be a cliche, but
volunteering at the hospital is really all about mak-
ing time
to understand and
respond
to
the
needs of
an important part of our community. All of us bring different
concerns and knowledge to
the table, hoping we can
help address the significant
challenges health care faces
today. Frequently, we come
away impressed and awed
at the level of devotion we
see in hospital care, and
that reinforces our belief in
the system.......a reward in
itself.”
Sylvia Foreman
As
a
c o m munity
hospital,
Bluewater
Health
has provided members of my family with all levels of care
when required. It is a pleasure to serve as a member
of the Board of Directors
- to give back, in some measure, the support Bluewater
Health offers to the community and my family.
Lorri Kerrigan
Volunteering at
Bluewater Heath
is not as
m u c h
about giving back to the community
as it is participating and
enhancing the community
Your Opinion
Matters to
Bluewater Health
This is an exciting time
in our organization’s history.
Together, we are turning
a new page and creating a
dynamic future. While we
revitalize Bluewater Health
from the inside, our focus
continues to be on providing quality patient care to
the community we serve.
Part of this important
work is the development of
a new strategic plan.
The strategic planning
process is an important
exercise that becomes the
roadmap for our future
– think of it as an analysis
of where we’ve come from,
and the process to decide
where we want to go and
how to get there. This work
will guide operational planning and decision-making
for the next three to five
years.
While consultants are assisting us in this process,
much of the work is being
done internally, which is
critical to our plan’s success. The four-phased approach has involved extensive stakeholder and
community consultation
– including participation
from the Board of Direc-
tors, staff, doctors and our
community partners.
The feedback we received
from our community and
staff has been refreshing
and insightful – your opinion matters and we thank
you for sharing it with us.
Your willingness to be involved makes a difference
in moving our organization forward to a brighter
future!
Stay tuned for more information as we set the direction for Bluewater Health,
together.
which I live in. Being a
board member allows me to
be involved in issues I care
passionately about and donate my professional skills
to an essential service. The
heath care system impacts
everyone at some point in
their life and to serve on a
hospital board is a contribution to something meaningful and worthwhile.
Don McGugan
After
retiring
from education I
wanted
to continue to do
something stimulating and
worthwhile. As a member
of the Board of Bluewater
Health I have an opportunity to contribute to my
community, to feel a sense
of accomplishment and
personal satisfaction and
to put my talents and experience to work for a good
cause. Exceptional health
care is a very high priority
for residents of Lambton
County and it is rewarding
to be part of a dedicated
and robust team.
Bob McKinley
I value
the
opportunity
to
join
the many
talented
volunteers at Bluewater Health to assist in the continuing
development of this excellent hospital. I believe that
a well-functioning, vibrant
hospital system is essential for all individuals and
families in our community.
As a new hospital Board
member, I look forward to
dealing with the many interesting challenges and
complex issues before us, as
we work together to ensure
that all residents of SarniaLambton receive the best
possible health care.
Richard Newton-Smith
T h e
p a s t
number
of years
has been
a significant time
of transition in health care.
Locally, those changes are
compounded by the need
for upgraded facilities in our
area. I have volunteered to
better understand the issues and to be able to provide my perspective within
the community. Bluewater Health provides a vital
service to the community
and I wanted to be part of
ensuring that service stays
close to home.
Kathryn Poole
Volunteering
contributes
to
a strong
a n d
healthy
community. Having been
raised in Sarnia I have benefited from the countless
hours provided by coaches,
volunteers, and certainly
the services provided by
our vitally important community hospital. Now that
my wife and I are raising a
family of our own, and I am
working as a professional
in Sarnia-Lambton, it is my
turn to give back. I am honoured to serve on the Bluewater Health Board.
Brent Steeves
Treasurer
I understand that
strong
health
care is vital to the
health
of a community. Whether
to care for an ill child, parent, loved one or ourselves,
we all inevitably place our
trust at one time or another
in the hands of our health
care system and its professionals. This rings true regardless of socio-economic
background, and for that
reason our health care system is revered and must be
preserved. Like many other things in life however,
trust must be earned as we
generally only place it in
those who hold an unwavering commitment to their
purpose. The opportunity
to work with professionals committed to the continuation and preservation
of quality health care in
Lambton County – and the
opportunity to strike new
friendships - is the reason I
cherish my role with Bluewater Health.
Stephane Thiffeault
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Volume 8 Issue 2 • Saturday, September 20, 2008 • Page Charles Kennedy Charitable
Foundation Donates
October 18, 2008
$135 per person
(includes $50 charitable tax receipt)
Holiday Inn, Sarnia/ Point Edward
Black Tie Optional • Live and Silent Auction
Proceeds to purchase infant warmers for
Bluewater Health Maternal/Infant/Child Program
SOLD OUT
fore health!
The Charles Kennedy
Charitable Foundation was
established in 1981 as a
means for Ethel & Charles
Kennedy to give back to the
community. Charles, the
founder, wanted to provide
a legacy that would help to
fund scholarships, and hospitals located in Lambton
County. “He did not live
long enough to appreciate
the impact his forethought
had on our community,”
says Doug Kennedy. The
Charles Kennedy Charitable Foundation has been
supporting the local hospital for more than a quarter of a century. Bob Sokol,
Foundation Board member
has been with the Charles
Kennedy Charitable Foundation since its inception.
The Charles Kennedy
Charitable Foundation donated $24,000 to Bluewater
Health Foundation. Every
year the Foundation Board
contributes a percentage
of interest from the fund
to the hospital, while further money is dedicated
Pictured above from left, are: Doug Kennedy, President,
The Charles Kennedy Charitable Foundation; Liz Kenny,
Executive Director, Bluewater Health Foundation; and
Lacey Drew, Treasurer, The Charles Kennedy Charitable
Foundation presenting a cheque for $24,000 to Bluewater
Health Foundation.
to local scholarships. This
year the board will choose
a piece of equipment from
a prioritized list of essential
medical and highly specialized equipment for our new
hospital. “It’s a pleasure
for me to be a part of the
Charles Kennedy Charitable Foundation,” said Lacey
Drew. Lacey is currently the
branch manager of HSBC
Finance Canada, as well as,
volunteering her time for
the Charles Kennedy Charitable Foundation.
Collage of Giving
Recently,
Bluewater
Health Children’s Auxiliary
presented the Maternal/Infant/Child Program with a
photo collage. It consists of
many pictures of donations
made during 2007. The
collage highlights all the
hard work and contribution the Children’s Auxiliary does to make the young
patients’ stay in the hospital as pleasant as possible
and purchase equipment
needed for the department.
Many of the photos include an Auxiliary member
who is no longer with us
- Audrey Lidstone. In remembering Audrey, a pastpresident of the auxiliary,
we remember her strong
feelings and obligation in
supporting the auxiliary.
An auxiliary membership
is very rewarding and provides an opportunity to en-
Pictured above from left, are: Penny Kilmer, Ward Clerk,
Maternal/Infant/Child Program; Cathy Butler, RN, Maternal/Infant/Child Program and Mimi Aelterman, Children’s
Auxiliary.
joy good fellowship, a sense
of accomplishment and a
chance to learn something
new. If you are interested
in joining the Children’s
Auxiliary, please contact Ellen van Dinther, President,
at 519-491-7975.
Golf Fore Health Raises Money for Equipment
Winners of this year’s tournament were:
LBM Consulting
On June 18 more than
140 golfers took to the
greens during the annual
Bluewater Health Foundation-Golf Fore Health Tournament.
“Our generous
sponsors have enabled us
to host another successful
tournament to raise funds
for equipment in our new
community hospital,” says
Johanne Tomkins, Special
Events Coordinator. Special
thanks to Lambton Financial Credit Union Limited
for this year’s title sponsorship. The event netted
nearly $26,000, which will
be used to purchase critical care beds for 4E Critical
Care Unit. “The hospital
has many needs and we are
lucky to have such a supportive community who
recognizes these needs and
continues to give year after
year,” says Sheila Chappell,
Co-Chair, Special Events
Committee. Overall first
place winner of the event
Pictured from left, are: Gerry Kenny, Jack Larmond, Len
MacLachlan and Heath McCormick, from LBM Consulting
Team.
was: Len MacLachlan, Gerry Kenny, Jack Larmond,
and Heath McCormack of
LBM Consulting team. All
golfers received various gift
items and participated in a
live auction. On behalf of
Bluewater Health Foundation, thank you to all the
sponsors and golfers at this
year’s tournament. Your
support for patient care and
comfort, and the purchase
of highly prioritized medical equipment is greatly appreciated.
We would also like to
thank St. Clair Parkway Golf
Course and staff for hosting this year’s event. Next
year’s Golf Fore Health will
be held at the Sarnia Golf &
Curling Club June 2009.
Volume 8 Issue 2 • Saturday, September 20, 2008 • Page FAST FACTS
2009 Dream Home
200 Ron Bolt Street, Heritage Park Estates (off Confederation Street just east of Modeland Road in Sarnia)
Proceeds to Bluewater Health, Digital Mammography
equipment. Breast Cancer Society of Canada is proud to
match the net proceeds of the 2009 Dream Home Lottery.
About The House
• Builder: Frank Iacobelli of Iacobelli Construction Ltd.
• Value: Approximately $375,000 including donated
product from suppliers.
• Lot size: 61.54 / 72.70 feet in width x 115.01 feet in
depth.
• Square footage: 1980 square feet plus partially finished
basement
• Style: Three-bedroom bungalow
• Decorator: Lori Bambury from Brush Strokes Interiors is
the decorator affiliated this years builder and has developed the theme of the décor Furnace: High efficiency
natural gas furnace
Women Entrepreneurs Partner to Benefit
Mammography Suite, Bluewater Health
Terri O’Brien, owner
of Feather Your Nest, has
joined the fight against
breast
cancer again.
During
t h e
Tickets
• Number of tickets: 7,300 printed with 7,000 to be sold.
300 tickets will be given away at the Earlybird Draw on
Wednesday, January 28, 2009.
• Ticket price: $100 each
• Method of payment: Cash, cheque (payable to the
Dream Home Lottery), Visa, MasterCard or Debit (in
the hospital Foundation Office at the Norman site).
Tickets can be ordered by phone at (519) 464-4428 with
a credit card.
•Locations:
- Bluewater Health: Switchboard, CEE Site; Patient Registration, Mitton Site; Foundation Office, Norman Site
- Area banks and credit unions, Shoppers Drug Mart,
the offices of Gamble Insurance, Breast Cancer Society
of Canada, Bill Bush Flowers, Brush Strokes Interiors,
Garbo’s, Kay’s Petals & Plants, Randy’s Home Hardware
and Team Outfitters.
- Open houses.
past 10 years in business,
Terri’s store, Feather Your
Nest, has hosted, as well
as taken part, in numerous events targeted towards raising funds in
the support of the Pamela
Kohlmeier Mammography Suite, at Bluewater
Health. To mark the
tenth anniversary
of her store,
Terri has set a
goal to raise
$15,000 in
2008
to
help fund
the purchase of
digital
equipment for
the Mammography
Suite.
Terri’s
motivation
comes from losing friends
to breast cancer. Seeing
the courage that they and
their children had has inspired Terri to help. “No
woman no matter how
old or how young should
know the pain of losing
their mom to breast cancer. That’s my reason for
getting involved,” says
Terri.
Thus, Feather Your Nest
has partnered with talented Canadian jewellery designer, Anne Sportun from
Experimental
Jewellery
Works, Toronto, to raise
$15,000 by year-end to
benefit the Pamela Kohlmeier
Mammography
Suite at Bluewater Health.
The first fundraising event
in this goal is a raffle for a
beautiful diamond ring.
The Anne Sportun diamond pebble ring resembles the timeworn shape
of a river stone. The 18kbrushed gold band features a gold disc, delicately paved with 33 x 0.01ct
diamonds. The disc molds
to the hand in the most
intimate way.” The fire
and sparkle of this piece
is truly dazzling”, says
Terri.” the design is ageless. Any woman would
enjoy wearing this ring.”
The ring has a retail value
of $2,250.
Raffle tickets are $20.00
each and available at:
Feather Your Nest,138
Front St N, Coffee Lodge,
400 Exmouth St, and Bluewater Health Foundation
Office(ground floor).
Bluewater Health Mammography staff
Angela Petrocco and Peggy Mackie
Silent Auction
• Eligibility: Open to anyone over the age of 18
• Location: Basement of the Dream Home
• Dates: Saturday, January 31, 2009 to Sunday, February
22, 2009
• Process: To obtain a bid number, fill in the form at
the Dream Home. Place your bid by writing your bid
number on the appropriate sheet with the corresponding item, and provide a valid credit card number.
• Profits: Bluewater Health Foundation receives the profits from bids that are above the reserve bid price. For
example, if the reserve bid is $1000 and the closing bid
is $1500, the Foundation will receive $500 from that
item.
• Notification of Successful Bid: Successful bidders will
be notified beginning Monday, February 23, 2009.
Total Prize Board: $450,000 • 7000 Tickets to Be Sold • 474 Prizes
2009 Grand Prize
Dream Home Valued at $375,000 or
$300,000 Cash
2009 PRIZEBOARD
Dream Home Gala
• Date: Saturday, February 28, 2008
• Time: 7:30 pm
• Location: Dante Club Hall, 1330 London Road, Sarnia
• Draw Tickets: $30
• Locations:
- Bluewater Health: Foundation Office, Norman Site
- Open houses
• Cocktail reception: Refreshments available and live entertainment
• Prize Draw: Prize draws will begin at 7:30 pm, and end
with the Dream Home draw at approximately 11:00
pm. Ticket holders are eligible for all 474 prizes.
• Acceptance of Prizes: Prizes must be accepted as awarded, as per the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation.
Built by:
200 Ron Bolt Street, Sarnia ON
in Heritage Park Estates
Open Houses:
November 29, 2008 to February 22, 2009
Every Saturday & Sunday — 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Proceeds will be used to
purchase Digital
Mammography equipment
at Bluewater Health.
Winning the Home or taking the Cash!
Taking the Dream Home
• Income Tax: In the Province of Ontario, all lottery winnings are tax-free.
• Selling the home: There are no restrictions to selling
the home.
• Transfer of Title: The winner will officially gain title to
the home on or before March 28, 2009.
• Furnishings: If items from the home have been sold as
part of the silent auction, retailers (in most cases) will
be able to order the same or similar items for you to
purchase.
Taking the Cash
Breast Cancer
Society of Canada
is proud to match
the net proceeds
of the 2009 Dream
Home Lottery
1
2
10
10
50
100
- $5,000
Cash Prize
- $2,500
Cash Prizes
- $1000
Cash Prizes
- $500
Cash Prizes
- $200
Cash Prizes
- $100
Cash Prizes
(All prizes are tax free)
EARLY BIRD DRAW:
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
300 – Dream Home Tickets • Valued at $100 each
FINAL DRAW DATE:
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Draw Time: 7:30 p.m. • Location: Dante Club
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• If you choose the cash, you will receive payment on
March 30th by cheque, which is 30 days from the draw
date.
Tickets available at all hospital sites, banks, credit unions, Gamble Insurance, Shoppers Drug Mart and the Breast Cancer Society of Canada.
HURRY, SOLD OUT LAST YEAR!
Printing donated by Haines Printing
www.bluewaterhealthfoundation.ca
Call for Tickets: 519-464-4428
License # 824
Please send me _____ Dream Home ticket(s) at $100 each = $_______
Name: ______________________________ Address: _______________________________________
City: _____________________________ Postal: ______________________
Phone: Home: ______________________ Bus: ______________________
MAIL TO:
Dream Home Lottery
c/o Bluewater Health Foundation
89 Norman St., Sarnia, Ontario N7T 6S3
Payment Method: o Cash o Cheque (payable to Dream Home Lottery)
o VISA o M/C # ________________________ Expiry Date ___/___/___
Signature __________________________________