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pchcare.com in Top 3 Nationally We are very pleased to announce that pchcare.com placed 3rd nationally in the website category at the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy/HYGEIA awards! Congrats to our team and our developers Revolution Media. This is a highly competitive category with applicants coming from all over Canada. We are very pleased to place in the top three and being the only contender to place from outside of Ontario and Quebec. HYGEIA Awards
2010 Harley Draw Tickets are on sale now for the 4th Annual Harley Elimination Draw sponsored by Re/Max Harbourside Realty. Tickets are $100.00 and can be purchased at the Prince County Hospital Foundation office in the lobby at PCH and from Re/Max representatives. Draw date is June 26th. Motorcycle and Prizes provided by Red Rock Harley Davidson The prize motorcycle this year is a 2010 Road King Classic
Auxiliary Book Sale Darlene Arsenault, left, Mary Cameron Morneau, second from left, President Gerogene Enman, and Yanira Greener, far right; of the Prince County Hospital Auxiliary share a laugh while perusing books for the auxiliary’s book sale. Join the PCH Auxiliary for a Gently Used Book sale on May 3rd from 9 Am to 4PM and 4th from 9AM to 2:30PM in the St. Lawrence Room at Prince County Hospital. Paperbacks are $1 and Hardcover books are $2. Monday – May 3 9AM – 4PM Tuesday – May 4 9Am – 2:30PM Come browse through tables of bargains and treasures!
Re/Max Harbourside Gives with Harley Draw Darlene Arsenault, co-owner of RE/MAX Harbourside Realty, left, presents PCH Auxiliary treasurer Jan Lockhart, right, with a gift of $8419.42 raised through RE/MAX’s annual Harley Draw. The Auxiliary will use the funds to help the PCH Foundation to purchase priority medical equipment for the Prince County Hospital.
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ADL Helps PCH Kelly Arsenault, left, on behalf of Prince County Hospital Foundation accepts a gift of $4,200 from Steven Reeves representing Amalgamated Dairies Limited. ADL’s 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.
Mardi Gras Funspiel Sandy Rundle, left, Prince County Hospital Foundation treasurer is joined by Steven Arsenault, centre, of Penncorp, and Silver Fox Curling Club president Ralph Yeo. Penncorp is the title sponsor for the annual Mardi Gras Funspiel held at the Silver Fox this year from February 24th – 28th. Entry is 100.00 per team of 4. There are 2 divisions this year, “Mixed Division” (2 men, 2 women) and the “Fun Division.” At least one member of each “Fun Division” team must be an inexperienced curler. Contact the club at 436-2153 by February 20th to enter. $25.00 from each team registration is donated to the Prince County Hospital Foundation equipment fund. Entry fee includes: Steamed Mussels (Thursday and Friday nights), Bad Hat Day – Saturday (Prizes), Acadian style meal – Saturday evening , and a dance Saturday Night, Draw for 40″ LCD TV (All participants eligible, but must be present at draw), Three $100 Gift Certificates for 2010/11 memberships (only inexperienced curlers eligible).
Norine Sharkey Donates to MCCU Lisa McCarville , RN in Maternal Child Care Unit, left, demonstrates a new blood pressure machine campaign on Norine Sharkey. Over the past 4 years, Norine has been selling mini chocolate bars and chips from her desk in the Rebates Division at the Summerside Tax Centre. Over time the sales have really added up. And periodically she gathers up the profits and donates to the Prince County Hospital to ensure that needed equipment is being purchased at PCH. This year, Norine came by with a gift of $3000 for the Maternal Child Care Unit to be used towards the purchase of a blood pressure machine. “I’ve done this 3 or 4 times now,” said Sharkey of her past donations. “It’s always to the hospital because there’s always something needed.”
Prince County Hospital Foundation Exceeds Campaign Goal The Prince County Hospital Foundation raised $1,133,939 during its 2009 “Vital Signs” annual equipment campaign, surpassing its goal. Managing Director Heather Matheson said they were delighted to exceed the goal in a year following such a large 2008 campaign. “In a year of economic uncertainty, the success of this campaign indicates the communities’ sincere interest and support of their hospital,” she said. “We continue to have faith in our communities and they came through, as they always have.” Ambulatory Care unit at Prince County Hospital was a focal point on the 2009 campaign with equipment needs exceeding $240,000. The department was the first of its kind on P.E.I. Trends for day procedures, many of which are performed in Ambulatory Care, have increased to the point where much equipment purchased for the hospital over the past three years has been devoted to this unit — over $530,000 worth since 2006. The majority of the equipment listed in the 2009 campaign has arrived and is in use, the remainder being on order. Amongst the pieces that have recently arrived is the high resolution endoscopy equipment (4 scopes valued at $125,000 total), as well as the Vacuum Assisted Closure Wound Therapy equipment ($30,000). … View full news story.
15 Years of Lighting the Skies The 15th Annual Lights for Life was held on Wednesday December 2nd in front of over 1500 people at PCH in Summerside. As announced by PCH Executive Director, Arlene Gallant-Bernard, $171,602 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, crisp evening for those in the community who came out to honour and remember those they love. Throughout the month of November and early December, 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 $753,800 for PCH. Lights for Life this year will go a long way in helping to reach that lofty goal. The evening’s emcees were Marina Trainor (PCH Foundation Board of Directors) and Chris Pride (of Gold Sponsor C102.1 Spud FM). Entertainment was provided by a very talented choir composed of staff … View full news story.
Lights for Life Tonight! Join the PCH Foundation tonight for the 15th Annual Lights for Life. Time: 6:30 PM Place: In front of PCH Parking: at Superstore and Wal-Mart. Shuttle services at 5:45-6:15 PM and after the event. Free admission, apple cider, hot chocolate and cookies. The Lights for Life Book will also be handed out. After tonight, you will be able to pick up the book in the foundation office and at the front desk of PCH. As always, we 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.
PEI Mutual Insurance new Gold Sponsor Terry Shea, left, General Manager with PEI Mutual Insurance Company delivers a cheque to Lights for Life Co-Chairs Elaine, centre, and Roger Caseley. Since 2002, PEI Mutual has been dedicating the Grand Arch of Lights Display for $5000.00 and is recognized as a Gold Sponsor of the event. In these difficult economic times it is more important than ever that the PCH Foundation receives support such as this to ensure that we can continue to raise funds for priority medical equipment at Prince County Hospital. 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
Journal Pioneer Silver Sponsor Returning as Silver 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.” In these difficult economic times it is more important than ever that the PCH Foundation receives support such as this to ensure that we can continue to raise funds for priority medical equipment at Prince County Hospital. 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 (L-R): Paul Ramsay, Director of Advertising with the Journal Pioneer and Co-Chairs Roger & Elaine Caseley
Spud FM, CFCY, Magic 93 Gold Sponsors 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 Love.” In these difficult economic times it is more important than ever that the PCH Foundation receives support such as this to ensure that we can continue to raise funds for priority medical equipment at Prince County Hospital. We 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 of Spud FM/ CFCY/ Magic 93 and Lights for Life Co-Chairs Elaine & Roger Caseley
EastLink Advertising Silver Sponsor 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.” In these difficult economic times it is more important than ever that the PCH Foundation receives support such as this to ensure that we can continue to raise funds for priority medical equipment at Prince County Hospital. 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 Bob MacLean (right) of EastLink Advertising and Co-Chairs Elaine & Roger Caseley
Credit Unions of Prince County Sponsor Lights for Life 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. In these difficult economic times it is more important than ever that the PCH Foundation receives support such as this to ensure that we can continue to raise funds for priority medical equipment at Prince County Hospital. 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 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. Prince County Credit Union Managers (L-R): Roger Young (Central Credit Union), Alfred Arsenault (Evangeline Credit Union), Sarah Millar (Consolidated Credit Union), Louis Shea (Tignish Credit Union), Marc LeClair (Malpeque Bay Credit Union)
Lights for Life 2009 On Wednesday evening December 2nd at 6:30PM, all are invited to attend the 15th 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! Check your mail boxes for information on this year’s celebration. This is a fundraiser in which everyone can participate, as there are dedication lights starting at $10. The white, red, blue, and green lights are available for dedication, as are various larger displays. Returning to our lighting display this year is the Grand Arch, the Snowflakes, the Toy Train, and the Caroling Bells, among others. As always, the centerpiece of the display will be the “Celebration Tree”. The Celebration tree will once again be brought to you by presenting sponsors, the Credit Unions of Prince County who are joining Lights for Life for year … View full news story.
Lights for Life a Success Thanks to the dedication of our caring communities, Lights for Life has raised $171,602 this year.Gifts can still be made until the end of December.Thank you for your support in 2009!
Leading the Way PCH Auxiliary Buys First Scope The Prince County Hospital Auxiliary is helping their community to see the importance of endoscopy. They have made a “leadership gift” of $20,000 toward the purchase the first colonoscope under the 2009 Vital Signs Annul Equipment Campaign of the Prince County Hospital Foundation. Four new scopes, valued at $125,000 total, are needed in the equipment campaign, including 3 colonoscopes and 1 gastroscope. This new endoscopy equipment will present images in High Resolution Endoscopy. According to Dr. Bill Walker at PCH, “High Resolution Endoscopy is the a new state of the art technology that gives a clearer picture at a higher resolution, allowing diagnosticians to see a wider field of view and presenting new options such as ‘narrow band imaging.’ Narrow band imaging takes advantage of different parts of the light spectrum and it eliminates a colour. With a narrower array of colours, it allows you to see things that may have been too subtle to see under the full spectrum of colours (regular white light). Things like dysplasia prior to a polyp becoming cancerous. It helps in cancer detection in areas that may appear abnormal.” Patsy Barrett, manager of Ambulatory Care at PCH, “On behalf of PCH and the Ambulatory … View full news story.
Women’s Golf Classic Presented by McInnes Cooper Red Sands Golf Course in Clinton was the site of the 2nd Annual Women’s Golf Classic presented by McInnes Cooper September 25th–a 9-hole “best ball” tournament. It turned out to be a wonderful day for golf, despite the inclement weather. The wet weather played a major role in a fun filled day of camaraderie and golf all in the name of a very important cause. The tournament was a resounding success, with 68 participants taking part and raising over $13,500 for Endoscopy at Prince County Hospital. Red Sands was very generous in supplying the course for the tournament free of charge. It is support like Red Sands’ that ensures that the maximum amount of funds can go toward new high resolution colonoscopes and gastroscopes. Without the support of sponsors such as McInnes Cooper and Red Sands, this event would not be possible. The overall winning team was The Pink Swingers. The team consisted of Wendy MacLeod, Nancy Heaney, Shirley MacLeod and Lorraine MacDonald. The organizing committee is thrilled with this year’s event and look forward to next year. The tournament will continue to grow and will benefit thanks to McInnes Cooper, who have agreed to present the event for the … View full news story.