Monday, October 31, 2011

Third Party Event - Joy of Aging Raises $30K for YCH

On Sunday, October 23rd 2011, more than 350 women gathered at Copper Creek Golf Club to raise funds for York Central Hospital, learn about fitness and healthy aging and build new friendships at the Joy of Aging event.

The fundraiser was organized by financial advisors, Tina Tehranchian and Janine Purves and their team at the Richmond Hill Branch of Assante Capital Management Ltd.  Ms. Tehranchian is also Board Member at York Central Hospital Foundation.

Tracy Moore, the host of CityLine on Citytv, hosted the third annual event.  The morning started with the beautiful sounds of Dave McLaughlin's saxophone, followed by a speech by Vivian Risi, owner of Royal LePage Your Community Realty, Director of York Central Hospital Foundation and the Platinum Presenting Sponsor of the event. Ms. Risi spoke to the guests about her history of philanthropy and her special relationship with York Central Hospital. 

Next, financial advisors, Tina Tehranchian and Janine Purves, also the Platinum Presenting Sponsors, delivered a fun and entertaining presentation about women and money followed by a money quiz.

Mysterion, the mind reader, dazzled and intrigued the audience with his ability to read minds. The keynote speaker, Susan Sommers, inspired the audience with her life story, recounting how she ran her first marathon at age 61 and her second at age 63, and offered useful tips for women on fitness and staying in shape.  With the engaging and informative keynote speaker, fun activities, an energizing fitness break sponsored by Vive Pilates and interesting sponsor booths to visit, the morning proved to be enjoyable and entertaining for the attendees.

“We are thrilled with the end result of this event and are pleased to be able to support a worthy organization like York Central Hospital,” said Tina and Janine. “Our guests, sponsors and volunteers of the Joy of Aging are helping to make a difference for the patients at our community hospital.”

The event helped raise $30,000 that will be used to fund three new and state of-the-art intravenous infusion pumps for York Central.

Over the past three years, the Joy of Aging has raised more than $70,000 for York Central Hospital.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Consider Tribute Giving at Your Next Special Event

Asking your guests to make a donation in lieu of gifts at weddings, holidays, birthdays, christenings and anniversary parties is a personal and meaningful way to support health care in our community. Your guests’ tax-deductible gifts can be designated to a program or area of your choice or towards funding our most urgent medical equipment needs - we will work with you to find the perfect fit.

You can also make a donation in honour of your guests. In appreciation for your meaningful gift you will receive customized cards that you can give to each of your guests, which outline your support to York Central Hospital.

To make a donation to York Central Hospital today, visit
http://yorkcentral.on.ca/donate.htm
All donations $10 or greater will receive a charitable tax receipt.

For more information on Tribute Giving, please contact Kelly McDonald at ext. 7808.

Monday, October 24, 2011

Media Advisory - Ken Shaw to Emcee YCHF Gala

Media Contact:

Margo Sage-Arnold
Manager, Special Events
msagearnold@yorkcentral.on.ca
905-883-1212 ext. 7803

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Inspirational Gift: Dalton & Shirley Hicks Urology Clinic

On September 28, 2011, York Central Hospital Foundation celebrated the opening of the Dalton & Shirley Hicks Urology Clinic.

Donors, Hospital Staff, Foundation Board Members and Foundation staff attended the event to recognize the outstanding contribution of the Urology Clinic donors to our hospital.
 
We truly appreciate your commitment to our hospital and our grateful patients. Thank you for Caring to make a difference™!

Thank you to the following donors for generously funding the
Dalton & Shirley Hicks Urology Clinic
 
Pasquale Caggianiello
John Di Poce Family
Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc.
Dalton and Shirley Hicks
Joe and Lucy Lamanna & Family
Donald and Anna Little & Family
Ron and Marlene Lecompte
Proud Partners Golf Classic 2011
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Signature Event: Songs of the Season

Have you heard? York Central Hospital Foundation is hosting a new event this year: Songs of the Season with Robert Pilon and Friends.

All funds raised from the event will go towards standardizing infusion pumps hospital-wide.

Check out the details below:

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Third Party Event - Salon Allure: Results

Employees at Salon Allure in Woodbridge recently held a fundraiser in support of York Central Hospital’s Oncology Program. The August 28 event was a great success, raising more than $2,000!
Thank you to all donors, clients and of course, the staff at Salon Allure for Caring to make a difference™.
Your support, generosity and commitment to improving health care for our community’s oncology patients is truly inspiring!

Monday, September 12, 2011

A New Way To Support Your Hospital

Exciting news: York Central Hospital Foundation has established a quick response (QR) code!


When scanned by a mobile device like an iPhone or BlackBerry, the user is taken right to our secure online giving webpage, allowing them to instantly make their gift.

This new way of donating is not meant to replace any current methods of giving, but instead provides our generous supporters with another safe, reliable donation option.

Donors can also continue to give safely and securely online at http://yorkcentral.on.ca/donate.htm or by calling the Foundation office at 905-883-2032.