Heather Matheson, left, managing director of Prince County Hospital Foundation, accepts a gift of $4,200 from Mike Carmichael representing Amalgamated Dairies Limited. This gift will help to purchase items from the annual list of needed medical equipment at Prince County Hospital. For more information about the PCH Foundation please visit pchcare.com.
Recently Boyce Murphy, left, manager of RBC Summerside Branch presented Bill Thompson, PCH Foundation president, with a cheque for $2500. The funds complete a 3 year pledge RBC Foundation made to the PCH Foundation and will be used to provide priority medical equipment for the Prince County Hospital.
Darlene Arsenault, left, Mary Cameron Morneau, second from left, Gerogene Enman, and Yanira Greener, far right; of the Prince County Hospital Auxiliary share a laugh while perusing books for the upcoming book sale. Join the PCH Auxiliary for a Gently Used Book sale on April 11th from 9AM to 4PM and 12th from 9AM to 3:00PM in the St. Lawrence Room at Prince County Hospital. Paperbacks are $1.00 and Hardcover books are $2.00. Books may be donated at RE/MAX Harbourside Realty, 660 Water St. East, Summerside. The PCH Auxiliary asks that no encyclopaedias, text books, or Reader’s Digests be donated. Proceeds will support the purchase of medical equipment for the patients of the Prince County Hospital. Come browse through tables of bargains and treasures!
The Prince County Hospital Foundation raised $936,025 during its 2010 “Vital Signs” annual equipment campaign. “We’ve reached 96% of our 2010 goal. This is a great success for our Foundation”, says Managing Director Heather Matheson. “It is the largest amount ever garnered from strictly community donations at the Foundation. Every pledged donation, memorial gift, or planned legacy gift means a great deal to our campaign, our hospital, and the communities it serves. We are truly grateful for the interest our communities take in ensuring this hospital is well equipped.”
“Much like our 2010 slogan said, It Takes a Community to Build a Healthy Tomorrow, and our communities have much to be proud of. There was a very diverse list of equipment needed in 2010, with items required in nearly every department,” says Bill Thompson, president of the PCH Foundation Board of Directors. Thompson continues, “While most items replaced equipment that had reached the end of its lifecycle, there were several items on the 2010 list that bring new services to PCH. Thanks to generous donations, there will be great improvements at PCH including new equipment like the Electromagnetic Navigation System used by ENT specialists in sinus procedures and upgrades to equipment in Emergency and the Maternal Child Care Unit. The ENT equipment alone has been used several times already and is much appreciated by Ear-Nose-and Throat specialists at PCH.”
In the ER, the addition of a new portable Ultrasound unit will help to ensure the vital and quick diagnosis to many trauma cases in the Emergency unit. The ER sees an average of 30,000 patients annually. According to ER physician Dr. Steven MacNeill, “The portable ultrasound is the stethoscope of the 21st century.” He elaborates that “… with it ER physicians are able to extend their physical exam and investigative skills into the body visually. At PCH this technology is being used on a daily basis to help assess for potentially life threatening conditions immediately at the bedside, allowing faster diagnosis and safer discharge of patients.” As former patient Gary Naylor of Victoria West will attest, it is a vital piece of equipment that helped to save his life on not one, but two occasions.
Looking forward to 2011 …
The Foundation will announce the 2011 goal and equipment highlights in the near future. Equipment requirements continue as some items reach the end of their life cycle, new technologies are created, and departments continue to see growing patient numbers. One category of interest on the 2011 list will be the addition of a Hemo-Dialysis Unit to the Prince County Hospital. The construction of the unit is set to begin this spring according to the PEI government, and equipment needs for this unit alone will make up a large part of the PCH Foundation’s 2011 Vital Signs Annual Equipment Campaign.
“Medical needs are continual. Without the support of the generous people throughout our communities, we would not be able to provide PCH with the priority medical equipment its patients need,” said Matheson.
Yolande Richard, representing the Prince County Hospital Foundation’s board of directors, left, accepts a gift of $750.00 from Sheila Compton, event chairperson for the Mardi Gras Funspiel. The funds were raised during the annual event held at the Silver Fox in February. Held for over 30 years, the Funspiel is a fixture on the local curling scene and dedicates a portion of entry fees each year to help fund equipment at the Prince County Hospital. According to Compton, “This event would not be possible without the support of sponsors Pepsi and the Summerside Butcher Shop.”
The Prince County Hospital Foundation raised $936,025 during its 2010 “Vital Signs” annual equipment campaign. “We’ve reached 96% of our 2010 goal. This is a great success for our Foundation”, says Managing Director Heather Matheson. “It is the largest amount ever garnered from strictly community donations at the Foundation. Every pledged donation, memorial gift, or planned legacy gift means a great deal to our campaign, our hospital, and the communities it serves. We are truly grateful for the interest our communities take in ensuring this hospital is well equipped.” “Much like our 2010 slogan said, It Takes a Community to Build a Healthy Tomorrow, and our communities have much to be proud of. There was a very diverse list of equipment needed in 2010, with items required in nearly every department,” says Bill Thompson, president of the PCH Foundation Board of Directors. Thompson continues, “While most items replaced equipment that had reached the end of its lifecycle, there were several items on the 2010 list that bring new services to PCH. Thanks to generous donations, there will be great improvements at PCH including new equipment like the Electromagnetic Navigation System used by ENT specialists in sinus procedures and upgrades … Continued
Recently Boyce Murphy, right, manager of RBC Summerside Branch presented Heather Matheson, PCH Foundation managing director, with a cheque for $2500. The funds, part of a 3 year pledge RBC Foundation made to the PCH Foundation, will be used to provide priority medical equipment for the Prince County Hospital.
The 16th Annual Lights for Life was held on Wednesday December 1st in front of over 2200 people at Prince County Hospital in Summerside. As announced by PCH Executive Director, Arlene Gallant-Bernard, $180,497 was raised through Lights for Life this year and every cent will go toward the purchase of new medical equipment for Prince County Hospital. It was a beautiful, misty evening for those in the community who came out to honour and remember those they love. Throughout the month of November, people were able to purchase and dedicate a light or display in honour or memory of a loved one. Prince County Hospital Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for the purchase of new medical equipment for PCH. It is through integral events like LFL that they are able to achieve their goals each year. This year alone, the goal is to raise $970,210 for PCH. Lights for Life this year will go a long way in helping to reach that lofty goal. The evening’s emcee was Chris Pride (of Gold Sponsor C102.1 Spud FM). Entertainment was provided by a very talented choir composed of staff from PCH. The choir led the crowd in … Continued
Terry Shea, right, General Manager with PEI Mutual Insurance Company delivers a gift to Lights for Life honourary chair Dr. Steven MacNeill. Since 2002, PEI Mutual has been dedicating the Grand Arch of Lights Display and is recognized as a Gold Sponsor of the event. We are very thankful that the PEI Mutual Insurance Company is able to help Lights for Life now and in past years. Their gift ensures that Lights for Life can offset costs and thereby ensure that 100% of the gifts the public makes in memory and honour of loved ones goes directly to the purchase of priority medical equipment
Terry Shea, right, General Manager with PEI Mutual Insurance Company delivers a gift to Lights for Life honourary chair Dr. Steven MacNeill. Since 2002, PEI Mutual has been dedicating the Grand Arch of Lights Display and is recognized as a Gold Sponsor of the event. We are very thankful that the PEI Mutual Insurance Company is able to help Lights for Life now and in past years. Their gift ensures that Lights for Life can offset costs and thereby ensure that 100% of the gifts the public makes in memory and honour of loved ones goes directly to the purchase of priority medical equipment
Returning as Gold Sponsors for Lights for Life, the Journal Pioneer provides much needed awareness for Lights for Life. Through the donation of print ads running through the month of November we are able to reach their audience with our message “Remember Someone You Love.” We are very thankful that the Journal Pioneer is able to help Lights for Life now and in past years. Their gift ensures that Lights for Life can offset costs and thereby ensure that 100% of the gifts the public makes in memory and honour of loved ones goes directly to the purchase of priority medical equipment.
Returning as Gold Sponsors for Lights for Life, these MBS radio stations provide much needed awareness for Lights for Life. Through the donation of radio ads running through the month of November and on air “chats” we are able to reach the entire province with our message “Remember Someone You LoveWe are very thankful that the MBS radio stations are able to help Lights for Life now and in past years. Their gift ensures that Lights for Life can offset costs and thereby ensure that 100% of the gifts the public makes in memory and honour of loved ones goes directly to the purchase of priority medical equipment (L-R): Corey Jeffery, left, of Spud FM/ CFCY/ Magic 93 and Lights for Life and Chair Dr. Steven MacNeill
Returning as Silver Sponsor for Lights for Life, EastLink Advertising provides much needed awareness for Lights for Life. Through the donation of a television ad running on the Island TV Guide channel we are able to reach the entire province with our message “Remember Someone You Love.” We are very thankful that EastLink is able to help Lights for Life now and in past years. Their gift ensures that Lights for Life can offset costs and thereby ensure that 100% of the gifts the public makes in memory and honour of loved ones goes directly to the purchase of priority medical equipment Photo: Bob MacLean (right) of EastLink Advertising and Lights for Life Honourary Chair Dr. Steven MacNeill
PCH Foundation is thrilled to announce that the Credit Unions of Prince County have returned as the presenting sponsor of Lights for Life. This event would not be possible without the support of the Credit Unions. We are very thankful that Credit Unions of Prince County are able to help Lights for Life now and in past years. Their gift ensures that 100% of the gifts the public makes in memory and honour of loved ones goes directly to the purchase of priority medical equipment. Photo: Prince County Credit Union Managers (L-R): Prince County Credit Union Managers (L-R): Louis Shea – Tignish Credit Union, Marc LeClair – Malpeque Bay Credit Union, Sarah Millar – Consolidated Credit Union, and Alfred Arsenault – Evangeline and Central Credit Unions.
Five years ago the staff at ADL Foods in Summerside lost a special friend and co-worker in Jackie Praught. And over the past five years, the staff group has made a special gift to Lights for Life in memory of their friend in a way they thought was fitting and would have pleased him. In an interview with the Prince County Hospital Foundation, Gwen Murray, Purchasing Manager of ADL Foods said, “Jackie was a man who helped everyone he met. And he would have liked to know that even in death; he was still helping all of those who visit the Prince County Hospital.” The staff of ADL Foods runs various fundraisers throughout the year to gather $2000 and dedicate the display “A Special Delivery” in memory of Jackie Praught. Their gift in memory of a friend and co-worker supports the needs of their whole community, as all of the funds raised through Lights for Life are used to purchase much needed medical equipment for the Prince County Hospital. Not only are they able to make this gift, but on December 1st, they will gather as a group to attend the Lights for Life ceremony and watch Jackie’s display … Continued
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On Wednesday evening December 1st at 6:30PM, all are invited to attend the 16th Annual “Lights for Life” event at Prince County Hospital. As always, the community will come together to remember special loved ones and celebrate the coming holiday season. All funds raised from “Lights for Life” are used to help purchase the medical equipment needed at PCH this year. Donors can dedicate a light or beautiful display, in honour or in memory of someone special and help to buy needed medical equipment at the same time. “This year’s ‘Lights for Life’ campaign is underway and donor packages have been mailed for 2010,” says PCH Foundation managing director Heather Matheson. “This is a fundraiser in which everyone can participate, as there are dedication lights starting at $10. The white, red, blue, green, and gold lights are available for dedication, as are various larger displays.” Returning to the lighting display this year are the Grand Arch, the Snowflakes, the Toy Train, and the Caroling Bells, among others. New to the display will be two Nutcrackers and several lit trees. As always, the centerpiece of the display will be the Celebration Tree. The Celebration Tree will once again … Continued
Recently, Mayor Basil Stewart, second from right, was joined by Councillor Vance Bridges, far right in presenting a cheque to Heather Matheson, managing director of the Prince County Hospital Foundation (PCHF), and Derek Key, far left, past president of PCHF. The City of Summerside has made a “Leadership Gift†to the Vital Signs Annual Equipment Campaign at Prince County Hospital Foundation. The City has committed $200,000 to the Foundation to be used for the purchase of priority medical equipment at the PCH. To be paid in instalments of $20,000 over the course on 10 years, the funds will continue to support the hospital and the people it serves well into the future. According to PCH Foundation Managing Director Heather Matheson, “This large gift and extended commitment by the City of Summerside shows that the mayor and council truly understand how vital the hospital is to the city of Summerside, Prince County, and the rest of PEI. It plays an important role in the city, providing not only an important service but also employment for Islanders.†The Prince County Hospital Foundation is attempting to raise $970,210 for priority medical equipment at the PCH this fall in their Vital Signs Annual Equipment … Continued
Grant Thornton partners Blair Dunn, left and Peter Murray, right present Grant Thornton of Summerside’s donation of $1000 to Margo Thompson of the PCH Foundation’s Golf Committee. Grant Thornton has come on board to support the Prince County Hospital Foundation Women’s Golf Classic. Their gift makes them the sponsor of the “10th Hole Social” which will take place at the Stanley Bridge Country Resort following the tournament.
The Prince County Hospital Foundation is proud to announce Bell Aliant as the Eagle Sponsor for the Third Annual Women’s Golf Classic. Keith Lambe, Regional Manager of PEI for Bell Aliant, far right, and Pauline Taylor, Customer Service Manager for Bell Aliant, centre, present $2500 to Pam Coffin, committee member, in support of this tournament. Pam is shown placing a heart emblem necklace, a gift Bell Aliant is providing to the golfers, on Pauline. Their donation will provide prizes such including the necklaces, golf balls and tees. This will help to ensure the foundation can devote all funds raised to new heart-related equipment for PCH. The Women’s Golf Classic will take place on September 24th at Red Sands Golf Club in Clinton.
McInnes Cooper Presents the Third Annual Women’s Golf Classic McInnes Cooper’s Nancy Key, right, presents John Arnold, member of PCH Foundation’s Friend–Raising Committee with a cheque for $5000. McInnes Cooper is returning as the presenting sponsor for the PCH Foundation’s Third Annual Women’s Golf Classic. The Women’s Golf Classic will take place on September 24th at Red Sands Golf Club in Clinton. 72 women are taking part in this event in hopes to raise much needed funds for PCH. For more information about this event please contact the PCH Foundation office at info@pchcare.com or 432-2547.
