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PEI Mutual a Golden Sponsor 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
PEI Mutual a Golden Sponsor 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
Journal Pioneer Returns to Lights for Life 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.
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 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
EastLink Advertising Supports Lights for Life 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
Credit Unions and 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. 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.
A Special Delivery for Lights for Life 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 … View full news story.
Annual Report 2010 is now online https://pchcare.com/pdf.php
Lights for Life 2010 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 … View full news story.
City of Summerside Commits $200,000 to Help PCH 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 â€œLeadership Giftâ€ 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, â€œThis 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.â€ 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 … View full news story.
Grant Thornton Swings Big for PCH Foundation Grant Thornton partners Blair Dunn, left and Peter Murray, right present Grant Thornton of Summersideâ€™s donation of $1000 to Margo Thompson of the PCH Foundationâ€™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.
Bell Aliant Eagle Sponsors The Prince County Hospital Foundation is proud to announce Bell Aliant as the Eagle Sponsor for the Third Annual Womenâ€™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 Womenâ€™s Golf Classic will take place on September 24th at Red Sands Golf Club in Clinton.
McInnes Cooper Presents Golf Classic McInnes Cooper Presents the Third Annual Womenâ€™s Golf Classic McInnes Cooperâ€™s Nancy Key, right, presents John Arnold, member of PCH Foundationâ€™s Friendâ€“Raising Committee with a cheque for $5000. McInnes Cooper is returning as the presenting sponsor for the PCH Foundationâ€™s Third Annual Womenâ€™s Golf Classic. The Womenâ€™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.
Vital Signs 2010 Launches It Takes a Community to Build a Healthy Tomorrow Each year for the Vital Signs Campaign, a list of priority medical equipment is identified and approved by the Medical Advisory Board. This year the list of needed medical equipment totals $970,210. Because PCH requires this new equipment to continue providing quality care to Islanders, the hospital foundation will need the help of the communities PCH serves. PCH has been serving Islanders for nearly a century. For many years now, raising funds for new medical equipment has been and continues to be, the exclusive responsibility of our communities. The generosity extended each year throughout our Island communities has enabled the Foundation to ‘bring good health to life.’ Last year alone, many generous supporters helped raise funds for another hefty campaign goal, a large part of which were new high definition scopes, which are now in place and operating at PCH. This year in the Vital Signs Annual Equipment Campaign the PCH Foundation is raising funds for new Portable Ultrasound equipment. According to ER physician Dr. Steven MacNeill, “Emergency department bedside echosonography is revolutionizing the way we practice emergency medicine in Canada. It is the stethoscope of the 21st century, and with … View full news story.
Golf with Heart! Red Sands owner Ella McCormick centre, joins Red Sands golf pro Richard Larwood and Golf Classic committee member Yolande Richard, right, in preparations for the Prince County Hospital Foundation’s third annual Women’s Golf Classic Presented by McInnes Cooper. This unique event will be held on September 24th at Red Sands Golf Club in Clinton, a major sponsor of this tournament. All funds raised from this tournament will go towards the purchase of new heart related equipment at PCH including echocardiogram equipment, fetal heart monitors, and cardiac monitors.
Nessie Bowden Memorial Bursary The 2010 Nessie Bowden Memorial Bursary has been awarded to Lori Sonier, centre, a RN at Wedgewood Manor in Summerside. The Nessie Bowden Memorial Bursary is awarded by the PCH Auxiliary every year to a health care professional, to help cover expenses of their further education. Sonier is joined by PCH Auxiliary members Jan Lockhart, left and Mary Cameron Morneau, right.
PEI Command of Royal Canadian Legion Donates Jim Ross, left, the Provincial President of the PEI Command of the Royal Canadian Legion presents Ralph Thompson, board member of the PCH Foundation with a donation of $4,000.00. The gift will be directed to the Prince County Hospital Foundation’s Vital Signs annual equipment campaign.
2009 Annual Meeting Held Donors, board members, staff and interested parties gathered in the PCH cafeteria May 19th for PCH Foundation’s Annual Meeting. The purpose of this event is to recap the year that was 2009 and to thank those that made it such a successful year for the Prince County Hospital Foundation. The evening’s program was presided over by current Foundation volunteer President Bill Thompson and it began with Chelsea Mills, President of Youth Who Care, who recapped a very successful year for their board. Also, Arlene Gallant Bernard brought remarks on behalf of PCH and its administration. PCH Auxiliary president Georgene Enman brought greetings on behalf of her organization and reminisced on what a great fundraising year they’d had in 2009, donating nearly $50,000 to the PCH Foundation. Remarks were also given by PCH Chief of Surgical Services, Dr. David Bannon “I am a living, breathing example of how your efforts have helped healthcare delivery. You, as a foundation and community, put the tools into our hands,” said Dr. Bannon. “There’s a lot to do. We all know that healthcare costs are going to increase. Technology becomes more sophisticated and it doesn’t become cheaper. We very much appreciate that this community has … View full news story.
Hike for the Health of It! When the train tracks on P.E.I. were removed Carol Evans thought to herself, “I’d love to walk the whole thing someday.” Well, it has been many years, but “someday” has come. This summer, Carol and many other participants will “Take a Hike…for the Health of It!” Her Hike for Health idea came to Carol as a way to live her dream, celebrate her 60th birthday and raise needed funds for the Prince County Hospital Foundation. What Evans really wants to communicate is that her new event is about getting people moving. In an interview at PCH, Carol expressed, “It’s my thought that we have to get people out there walking and looking after their own health, because if we don’t, no one is going to do it for us.” The event will be an 8 day trek for Carol across PEI via the trail system, beginning on August 25th and ending on September 1st. Other participants are encouraged to join Carol for days 4, 5 and 6; a span which stretches from Charlottetown to Ellerslie. Currently, Carol is looking for more people to sign on to this fundraiser. There is a registration fee $60 per day of the event. Participants … View full news story.
Danny Murphy to Walk for Island Hospitals From The Guardian – theguardian.pe.ca Instead of going from tip to tip on P.E.I., as they say, Danny Murphy plans on going from Tim’s to Tim’s. The owner of D.P. Murphy Inc. and the lucrative Tim Hortons empire on Prince Edward Island will lace up his sneakers on Monday, May 17, to walk across the province in an effort to raise money for Island hospitals. The walk will begin in O’Leary at Community Hospital and finish in Montague at the Kings County Memorial Hospital and it ties into the 30th anniversary of Murphy’s company.“We wanted to do something to give back because of all the support Islanders have shown our business,’’ Murphy said at a news conference on Thursday at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital where he was joined by representatives of all seven Island hospitals. He starts walking every morning around 7:30 a.m. and will go as far as he can until about 5 p.m. that same day. The walk resumes the next morning from where Murphy left off the day before. He’ll keep going until he reaches Montague’s hospital.Of course, it’s all about raising money. Islanders are being asked to donate to the Walk for Island Hospitals campaign. … View full news story.