Stewart McKelvey Returns a Jeep

By

On September 8th Grass Roots & Cowboy Boots culminated with the announcement of the winner of the Jeep Wrangler Sport courtesy of Summerside Chrysler Dodge. Stewart McKelvey Law Office in Charlottetown walked away as the new owners of that incredible vehicle. They saw an opportunity to make a difference at our hospital and they have donated the Jeep back to the PCH Foundation! Grass Roots Founder Warren Ellis, right, is joined by PCH Foundation Managing Director Heather Matheson, far left, and Brody Ellis ,third right, in accepting the Jeep from Stewart McKelvey Managing Partner Paul Kiley, second right. Back row left to right: Perlene Morrison, Jennifer MacPherson, Spencer Campbell, Geoff Connolly, Margaret Anne Walsh.  Sitting in the Jeep are Janet Clark and Jim Travers.

Grass Roots & Cowboy Boots 2018 results

By

Grass Roots was a rousing success again in 2018. The event raised $1,701,041 ($601,041 in cash and $1.1 million in future pledges) for medical equipment at the Prince County Hospital, helping to bring us to 65 % of our goal for 2018! An enormous thank you to Warren Ellis and his family, as well as their business, Summerside Chrysler Dodge for their support in organizing and  financing this very special community gathering in support of PCH. Thank you also to all of those who made commitments large and small in support of the fudnraiser. Whether you were a volunteer, a ticket buyer, a table sponsors, or an auction bidder, you played an important role in the success of Grass Roots & Cowboy Boots.  

Antique Farm Equipment Fundraiser for PCH

By

The tradition continues at R&L Farms in Kinkora, PEI as the fifth annual Antique Farm Show is set for Saturday, Aug. 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors are invited to roam the grounds of the potato farm, where antique farm machinery, including new equipment, trucks, tractors and cars, stationary engines, will be on display. There will be a silent auction, bake sale, 50/50 draw and live entertainment, featuring Juliette Roberts and Roberts Academy of Dance, Olivia Roberts and Daniel McFadyen, Not All There, Katherine Gaudet and more. Greco pizza and Cavendish Farm fries will be available for purchase. “Over the last five years the community has shown tremendous generosity to the families and organizations we’ve supported through the farm show,” said Peter Roberts, farm co-owner and event organizer. “We are looking forward to continuing this tradition as we welcome new visitors and old friends to our farm.” Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit an Island family and an Island health care foundation: Paizlee Rose and the Prince County Hospital (PCH) Foundation. Paizlee Rose is the daughter of daughter of Emily McCardle and Andy Adams of Kinkora, and granddaughter of Kathy and Albert McCardle of Kinkora and Karen … Continued

2018 Auction Sneak Peak – Grass Roots and Cowboy Boots

By

For those who will be joining us for Grass Roots & Cowboy Boots on September 8th, 2018, below are just SOME of the items that will be listed for auction.  Dinner tickets are sold out , but be sure to stop by the PCH Foundation office for Jeep-only tickets for your chance to win a Jeep Wrangler Sport courtesy of Summerside Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. For more event information see – Grass Roots and Cowboy Boots   The Mill in New Glasgow – Emily Wells – Enjoy Dinner for six people at the Mill in New Glasgow. Carefully sourced seafood, steaks & entrees served in a rustic yet refined space with scenic views. Nestled by the river in New Glasgow, the restaurant features a picturesque view that is nearly as beautiful as the culinary delights that come from Chef Emily Wells’ Kitchen. The Gables of PEI at Stanley Bridge & Anderson’s Creek Golf Course: Two nights’ accommodation at the Gables of PEI in Stanley Bridge, plus 4 green fees with cart at Anderson’s Creek Golf Course  or Green Gables. Fairmont Royal York: Enjoy a weekend stay (2 nights) and breakfast at the beautiful Fairmont Royal York hotel in downtown Toronto. Valid … Continued

Grass Roots & Cowboy Boots 2018

By

  UPDATED- Grass Roots & Cowboy Boots Results Hitch up your wagons and shoe the horses, “Grass Roots and Cowboy Boots” is coming back for a 10th ride. This fundraising dinner, auction, and show in support of the Prince County Hospital Foundation will take place on September 8th at the Credit Union Place. Attended each year by a crowd of over 1300, guests are treated to live entertainment all evening by local musicians and they will be joined this year by comedian Jimmy the Janitor. The steak and lobster dinner will be back on the menu and will be followed by a live auction with Allison Smith and a cavalcade of wonderful items up for grabs. The evening will culminate with a draw for a brand new Jeep Wrangler Sport courtesy of the organizer Warren Ellis,left, and Summerside Chrysler Dodge. Mr. Ellis is joined in the photo by his son Brody, back right, and the Vice President of the PCH Foundation’s volunteer board of directors, Liz Maynard. The event is also possible due to the ongoing support of our sponsors the City of Summerside. Warren Ellis and his family have been the main benefactors of this event since it began. … Continued

Operation Spare Change 2018

By

Ocean 100and Hot 105.5  have teamed up with the Confederation Bridge for Operation Spare Change – when you see this logo at Participating locations in Summerside, toss in your spare change to support the Prince County Hospital Foundation!  All of the donations from the 2018 Operation Spare Change will support the replacement and upgrade of medical equipment for the Prince County Hospital’s main X-Ray room – a $550,000.00 endeavor. Who’s involved for 2018? Check out the list of great partners: ADL Cox & Palmer Summerside Chrysler Dodge Callbecks Home Hardware Callbecks Home Furniture Novus Glass in Summerside Prestige Kitchens, Home Décor & Floral Summerside Farms Market Spring Valley & O’leary Building Centres Town & Country Carpet One Township Chevrolet Summerside Superstore Key Murray Law County Fair Mall Sobey’s Credit Union Place is accepting donations at the front desk. Add a $1 to your day pass purchase or donate without making a purchase.  

Vital Signs 2018

By

The PCH Foundation is launching its Vital Signs Appeal for 2018 which serves the greatest needs of patients at the hospital. This year, new and replacement medical equipment will cost over $1.5 million. There are important pieces needed in nearly every unit at the hospital, including the replacement of digital radiography equipment in the main X-Ray room at PCH. In the event of an emergency, digital radiography (X-Ray) might be considered the gateway to further care in any hospital. It can help to determine next steps when time matters most and it is certainly among the most valuable assets at the PCH. An estimated 60 to 80 patients are imaged daily using digital radiography at PCH and during busy times as high as 100 patients come through the department. The room was the first of its kind when PCH opened in 2004 and it has been a vital function of the hospital ever since. Fourteen years later, the X-Ray machine and the additional equipment in the room have reached the end of their lifecycle. The cost to replace the equipment will be $550,000, a considerable portion of the overall campaign to keep PCH vibrant and viable in 2018. Sharon and … Continued

Meet the Handrahans – Grateful for Care

By

  There are no planned accidents. You never know when an accident will happen. But, when Bernard and Sharon Handrahan were in a car accident this February, the team at Prince County Hospital was ready and fully equipped to help them. Though it was a “write off,” their van and its air bags kept them alive despite hitting a tree so hard that their headlights were now facing each other. “We hit it right in the middle,” said Bernard in a recent PCH Foundation interview. “If it had been more right or left, there’d only be one of us here. I was stunned. I knew Sharon was hurt, but I couldn’t move. I couldn’t even check if she was okay.” Sharon was not, in fact, okay. The couple from Christopher’s Cross (just outside of Tignish) was rushed to the PCH Emergency Department. Through Digital Radiography (x-rays) and numerous other tests, it was a determined Sharon had several fractured ribs, as well as a collapsed lung and would need emergency surgery. “It was amazing,” she said. “Before I knew it, they had diagnosed me. You get to see them all work and it’s a well-oiled machine. They all have their jobs … Continued

Harry T Holman Award Nominations

By

A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS The PCH Foundation presents the annual Harry T. Holman award to a volunteer or volunteer group who has made a significant contribution to Prince County Hospital and the people it serves.  In 2017, we were pleased to recognize the efforts of both a volunteer and a volunteer group for this award – the Summerside Lions Club and their member Andrew Gallant. The Summerside Lions Club has been a friend to the Prince County Hospital now for many years. Not only do they give financially each year to support the purchase of medical equipment, their members have come forward many times to help out with ongoing fundraising efforts and special events of the Foundation. Through the organization of Andrew Gallant, there has been a team of Summerside Lions Club members and spouses each year for the past 9 years on hand to help set up and to serve over 1,300 people.  No job is ever too much and they are there from the beginning to the end, with a helping hand and a Happy to Help attitude. The PCH Foundation has awarded the Harry T. Holman award now for 33 years to some wonderful people and dedicated … Continued

Callbecks Furnishing PCH

By

Over the past few years the staff at Callbecks Home Hardware and Callbecks Home Furniture & Appliances has been working tirelessly to raise funds for their hospital. Over the course of that time the staff members had many fundraising projects including dress down Fridays and new candy machines in the stores with 100% of profits going to the PCH Foundation. They even created their own 50/50 draw all in hopes of making a substantial gift. Recently this culminated in a donation of $11,300.00 that was presented to Prince County Hospital Foundation Board member Paul Power, second from left. Presenting on behalf of the staff (from front left) are Duane MacDonald (Callbecks owner), Monica Poirier, Ruth MaCarville, Cathy Clow, Linda McCardle, Bonnie Farrell, Heather Allan, Kaitlyn MacNevin. Back (L-R) Joanne Bridges, Scott Perry, Hilton Plats, Paul Arsenault, Greg Roach, Alex Brown, Blair Gallant “We are extremely happy to be able to make this donation on behalf of our staff,” says Duane MacDonald.  “They have worked very hard and came up with a lot of creative fundraising ideas which helped make the process fun and it is rewarding to know this is going to help so many people at our local hospital. … Continued

2017 Vital Signs Greatest Needs Appeal Results

By

Thanks to the generosity of thousands of people, the Prince County Hospital Foundation will be able to purchase every item needed from the 2017 Vital Signs annual appeal for the hospital’s greatest needs.  We began 2017 with a very ambitious goal – the largest single year campaign in our history. Through a combination of mail appeals, special events, memorial donations, stock donations, and corporate gifts, $2,366,868 was raised, meaning each vital piece of medical equipment will be purchased to benefit the thousands of patients who use Prince County Hospital each year. The majority of the donations from 2017 will support the much needed upgrading of the three operating rooms at PCH. “We spoke a great deal about the needs in Surgical Services’ Operating Rooms (OR) last year and for good reason, remarked PCH Foundation’s volunteer board president Patrick McSweeney. “An average of 2200 surgeries are performed at PCH annually on patients from all over PEI and the upgrades needed in the OR made up a considerable amount of the 2017 goal. At $1.4 million, it was a very big ticket item.” Though the project, expected to be completed in the summer of 2018, was the centrepiece of the 2017 Vital … Continued

2017 Lights for Life Event Info

By

The 23rd Lights for Life will take place, Wednesday, December 6th at 6:30 pm at PCH. Throughout the month of November, supporters remembered and honoured loved ones with a gift dedication to the Prince County Hospital Foundation. These dedications have been compiled in the annual Lights for Life book to be released on December 6th at the lighting ceremony. Beginning at 6:15PM, you can join the PCH Foundation for the annual Lights for Life Celebration – the largest lighting ceremony of its kind on PEI. The PCH Staff choir will entertain the crowd with live carolling and the Lights for Life dedication books will be distributed. Attendees can enjoy hot chocolate, coffee, cider and cookies before the official agenda begins at 6:30PM. Following a short ceremony to acknowledge sponsors and announce the grand total raised, the lighting will begin. This wonderful display will illuminate the sky as the lights and displays move to the music that has been thoughtfully choreographed. “This year we have received an incredible number gifts to Lights for Life. It is heartening to see this type of support for an event that is both solemn and joyful. These donations will make a huge impact in our … Continued

Lights for Life 2017

By

  On Wednesday evening December 6th at 6:30PM, all are invited to attend the 23rd annual Lights for Life at Prince County Hospital. During the month of November, the PCH Foundation gathers donations in memory and in honour of loved ones. Those dedications are collected in a keepsake book that is distributed at the event on December 6th. The evening itself is an annual lighting display during which the community gathers at PCH for an evening of song and remembrance. The lighting ceremony is choreographed to music in a touching display with something for everyone. You can help create this wonderful display of lights by purchasing a light in honour or in memory of someone special and your gift will help provide vital medical equipment for PCH. “This event not only helps the patients of PCH, but it is also an opportunity to honour and remember those we have lost over the years. It has truly become an event that brings the community together.” says Heather Matheson, Managing Director at the PCH Foundation.  “Every dollars counts here at PCH Foundation and we are incredibly grateful to the Lights for Life donors for their support over the past 23 years.” Gift … Continued

Women’s Golf Classic

By

The Annual Women’s Golf Classic will take place September 16th, 2022 at our course sponsor Red Sands Golf Club in Clinton. The event offers something for golfers at all levels of experience as our teams enjoy a day filled with fun, flair, prizes and a little bit of competition! Interested golfers can contact Lisa Schurman Smith at (902) 432-2888 or email leschurman@ihis.org Entry fees include snacks and refreshments on the course, green fees, games, prizes and an awards banquet. Funds raised from this tournament since 2008 have grown to over $325,000 in support medical equipment needs at Prince County Hospital. The PCH Foundation faces annual equipment needs of $1.75 million on average which includes vital pieces of medical technology for nearly every department at the hospital. The Women’s Golf Classic has played an integral role in meeting those goals. The Women’s Golf Classic would not be possible without the ongoing support of sponsors such as our COURSE SPONSORS Red Sands Golf Club and our many hole and prize sponsors.  

Grass Roots & Cowboy Boots Rides Again

By

Frequently Asked Questions: For anyone attending Grass Roots & Cowboy Boots (Saturday, September 9, 2017). Here are the answers to a few frequently asked questions about the event: 1. Doors open at 5pm and the show ends at approximately 9:30pm. To ensure seating for a large group, come early. There is no assigned seating. 2. Buffet lines open at 6pm. Buffet includes: Lobster & Steak, 4 salads, a roll, chowder, and dessert. 3. The ice is in! Don’t worry, it’s covered. But, you may want to consider bringing a sweater and closed toe shoes. 4. Auction items can be paid for on site by credit card and cash or in our office at a later date (32 items this year!) 5. Bar and Water Stations are cash only 6. All funds raised support the purchase of medical equipment for the PCH!   The Prince County Hospital Foundation is thrilled to announce that the Ninth Annual Grass Roots and Cowboy Boots will take place September 9th at Credit Union Place in Summerside. Once again it will be presented by Summerside Chrysler Dodge and organized by Warren Ellis and family in conjunction with the PCH Foundation. This event supports the medical equipment … Continued

A Successful Operation

By

Shaugn Best of Hot 105.5, second from left, and Ocean 100’s Gerard Murphy, second from right, join the PCH Foundation’s Managing Director Heather Matheson, right, andFinance Manager Lisa Schurman-Smith at the tail end of Operation Spare Change on Wednesday. Over the past month businesses from all over Summerside and beyond have been gathering spare change at their locations and the change will be brought to PCH on Wednesday to be combined for one great gift to provide medical equipment here at the hospital The Foundation would like to extend a huge thank you to all of the sponsors, the local businesses who participated, Hot 105.5 and Ocean 100 for coordinating and promoting the event and of course all of the wonderful donors who spared their change to make a change over the past 4 weeks. This has been a fantastic fundraiser and a wonderful way to tell people all about the good work that happens at Prince County Hospital every day.  This year, the PCH Foundation needs to raise $2.5 million for medical equipment at PCH, $1.4 million of which is for a refitting of the three Operating Rooms. Donations can be made here at pchcare.com or by calling (902) … Continued

Refitting the ORs

By

“It is unimaginable to think what our story would be if these services were not available at the PCH.” That is the sentiment Lori Pomeroy expressed when she discussed the life saving surgery her son Campbell received at the Prince County Hospital two years ago. He was rushed to the Emergency Department at the PCH with what the family thought were flu-like symptoms that were persisting for days. However, Campbell’s body was quickly “shutting down” and he required emergency surgery.  While in surgery, it was discovered that his bowel had twisted and ruptured and he was septic. It was determined he had Meckel’s Diverticulum and consequently he had 60cm of his small intestine removed that day.  “It was a very intense situation and doctors told us ideally he would be airlifted to IWK,” says Lori. “However, he was not stable enough to be transported.  He did not have time.  So, without the teams in Emergency services, the Operating Room, and the equipment used that day at the PCH, our son would not have made it. We are forever grateful that we can share this miraculous story.” This surgery and many others have been possible because of the team in Surgical … Continued

Operation Spare Change 2017

By

  Join Hot 105.5 and Ocean 100 as they celebrate PCH throughout May and June during Operation Spare Change. Many PEI businesses will be participating in the second annual event that will bring change buckets to their locations. Anyone who has spare change to give will be able to do so at the locations listed below. Please tune in to Hot 105.5 and Ocean 100 on JUNE 14TH as they broadcast LIVE from the PCH lobby. We will be sharing stories all day from staff, patients and donors alike while the radio team collects all of the change! Above left: Dr. Carmody, centre, was joined by Hot 105.5’s Matt MacLeod, right and Ocean 100’s Kirk MacKinnon. Centre (L-R): Mayor Martin, Kerri-Wynne MacLeod, Honourable Frank Lewis, and Kirk MacKinnon. Above Right: PCH CAO Arlene Gallant-Bernard and Hot 105.5’s Shaugn Best. Medicine Shoppe – 54 Central Street, Summerside Medicine Shoppe – 152 Poplar Street, Alberton Medicine Shoppe – 500 Main Street, O’Leary Samuel’s Coffee house Sheen’s For Shoes Kent Building Supplies Dino’s Pizza HMS Office Supplies Dooly’s JMK Fish Mart Arsenault’s Fish Mart R & S Frenchy’s Edge 251 Mens & Ladies Clothing The Tickle Trunk Hickey & Hyndman Insurance The Loyalist … Continued

Zone 3 Lions Clubs Bet on PCH

By

  The five Lions Clubs in Zone 3 recently got together to support the ongoing medical equipment needs of the Prince County Hospital. The clubs from Malpeque Bay, Kensington, Hunter River, Cymbria and North Rustico held a casino night where their volunteer members ran table games for a good cause. The proceeds of $1,700 were presented to Heather Matheson, right, PCH Foundation Managing Director. Lions on hand included Gary Moon, second left, treasurer for the Cymbria Lions Club, Beverly Frizzell, second right, President of the Hunter River Lions Club, and Beverley Semple Secretary Treasurer from the Kensington Lions Club.

Harry T. Holman Award 2017

By

The Prince County Hospital Foundation is now accepting nominations for the Harry T. Holman Award. This award is presented on an annual basis to a volunteer of volunteer group who has made a significant contribution to the Prince County Hospital and the people it serves. Please see the attached nomination form to submit your entry. All entries must be received by April 20th, 2017 for consideration. 2017 Award Nomination Form