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2011 media releasesMedia Contact: Susan Gee, Acting Senior Manager, Communications & Recognition Victoria Hospitals Foundation receives $48,000 to support newbornsDecember 19, 2011 Victoria, B.C. — The 14th annual Charity Golf Classic has raised over $48,000 to fund specialized equipment for infants requiring intensive care, the Victoria Hospitals Foundation announced today. The annual tournament led by HP Advanced Solutions took place on September 22nd at the Royal Colwood Golf Club. Victoria Hospitals Foundation partners with Canadian Tire to raise funds for heart healthNovember 24, 2011 Victoria, B.C. — Canadian Tire has once again partnered with the Victoria Hospitals Foundation to support Heart Health at Royal Jubilee Hospital through the annual Fix-A-Heart campaign. Starting November 24th and running until December 24th, shoppers can donate $2 at the till at the Douglas Street, View Royal, Royal Oak, and Gordon Head Canadian Tire locations. Victoria Hospitals Foundation Visions Gala raises $436,000 for vital signs monitors for the new Patient Care Centre at Royal Jubilee HospitalNovember 20, 2011 Victoria, B.C. — Last night at the Fairmont Empress the community showed its enduring support for health care in Victoria by raising $436,000 at the 21st annual Visions gala. Victoria Hospitals Foundation Partners with London Drugs to raise funds for their Building Care Together campaignOctober 31, 2011 Victoria, B.C. — With a mission to raise funds for leading-edge equipment for the new Patient Care Centre at Royal Jubilee Hospital, London Drugs and the Victoria Hospitals Foundation have partnered to support the Foundation's Building Care Together campaign.
Victoria Hospitals Foundation Receives $112,000 from the 2011 Uplands Golf Club Heart TournamentsOctober 25, 2011 Victoria, B.C. — The 2011 Uplands Golf Club Heart Tournaments raised an incredible $112,000 towards the purchase of specialized critical care beds for the Heart Health unit at Royal Jubilee Hospital. For more than three decades, Uplands Gold Club has organized the annual tournaments in support of cardiac care in Victoria.
Victoria Hospitals Foundation launches its Fall Campaign with the goal of raising $595,000October 13, 2011 Victoria, B.C. — The Victoria Hospitals Foundation today launched its Fall Campaign with a goal to raise $595,000 towards the purchase of 94 specialized vital signs monitors for the new Patient Care Centre. This leading-edge equipment for the Heart Health and General Surgery units displays a patient’s blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, blood oxygen saturation, temperature and electrocardiogram, a wave-form graphic of a patient’s heart activity.
Victoria Hospitals Foundation announces new chair and two new members of board of directorsOctober 12, 2011 Victoria, B.C. — The Victoria Hospitals Foundation today announced today its board of directors for the 2011-2012 term includes two new members as well as a new board chair.
Victoria Hospitals Foundation continues fundraising for NeurosurgeryAugust 23, 2011 VICTORIA, B.C. — The Victoria Hospitals Foundation is continuing its fundraising efforts for Neurosurgery at Victoria General Hospital (VGH). As a result of the recent postal strike less than half of the $361,000 needed to purchase the equipment has been raised. The Foundation's campaign will fund a new and urgently needed neuronavigation system.
Local firefighters pledge $250,000 to help children and their familiesAugust 11, 2011 VICTORIA, B.C. – Often recognized for their bravery and fearlessness when protecting our communities, a group of local firefighters have decided to give back to those who they consider to be among the bravest members of our communities – young patients hospitalized at Victoria General Hospital by pledging $250,000 to the Victoria Hospitals Foundation for improving pediatric care.
Victoria Hospitals Foundation launches art booklet, partners with Winchester GalleriesJuly 27, 2011 VICTORIA, B.C. — A book entitled – Fuse - featuring visual art, photography and creative writing by people living with mental illness is now available for public purchase, the Victoria Hospitals Foundation announced today. Compiled by the Foundation, and local writer/professor Melanie Siebert in support of the Courtnall Celebrity Classic, Fuse showcases local writers and artists as a way raise awareness and reduce stigma around mental illness.
Victoria Hospitals Foundation issues warning about fraudulent phone solicitorsJune 24, 2011 VICTORIA, B.C. — The Victoria Hospitals Foundation has been notified of a fraudulent phone solicitor, requesting donations on behalf of the Foundation, Executive Director Melanie McKenzie announced today.
Victoria Hospitals Foundation launches 2011 Spring Campaign in support of NeurosurgeryMay 18, 2011 VICTORIA, B.C. — Today the Victoria Hospitals Foundation launched its 2011 Spring Campaign to raise funds towards the purchase of a new $361,000 neuronavigation system for Victoria General Hospital to assist with delicate surgeries of the nervous system. The equipment helps neurosurgeons create a 3D map of a patient’s brain or spine, allowing them to focus on the exact location they need to reach during an operation.
Canadian Tire Fix-a-Heart campaign raises $60,000 for Heart HealthApril 19, 2011 VICTORIA, B.C. — Shoppers in Greater Victoria gave generously to the annual Fix-A-Heart campaign at local Canadian Tire Stores during the 2010 Christmas season, and raised $60,000 for the Victoria Hospitals Foundation.
Victoria Hospitals Foundation launches Building Care Together capital campaignJanuary 19, 2011 VICTORIA, B.C. — Today the Victoria Hospital Foundation formally launched its $25 million Building Care Together capital campaign to raise funds for state-of-the-art equipment for the Royal Jubilee Hospital’s new Patient Care Centre. Read the full media release Watch a video of the Building Care Together campaign launch here! |
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