Health Care Foundation
The Health Care Foundation is a registered charitable organization, established to support the adult hospitals of St. John’s. All fundraising goes towards the purchase of vital medical equipment and technology, to enhance patient care and comfort, and to fund health research and education. Your support benefits the patients of St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital, General Hospital, Dr. Leonard A. Miller Centre, Waterford Hospital and the Dr. Walter Templeman Health Centre (Bell Island). These hospitals provide crucial health care services for people all across Newfoundland and Labrador.
Click here to find out more about the Health Care Foundation.
Events and Programs
Health Care Goes to Hollywood
If they gave out Oscars for fundraising events, the Health Care Foundation's Eleganza ~ Evening With the Stars, held on October 17, would have been a shoe-in for Best Fundraising Event! The sold-out crowd was treated to a genuine Hollywood extravaganza - a stroll down the red carpet, paparazzi and a meal fit for Hollywood royalty. Just like a Hollywood script, the evening had a happy ending. The event raised net proceeds in excess of $250,000 in support of Eastern Health's Emergency Services Department. For more information click here.
Prestigious Award for A Special Touch
We extend our warmest congratulations to Sandra Avery, owner/manager of A Special Touch and Board member of the Health Care Foundation, on being named by the Canadian Gift & Tableware Association as the 2009 Retailer of the Year. A Special Touch has the distinction of being the first Newfoundland company to win this major industry award. Congratulations to Sandra and her team on this wonderful achievement!
Annual Report
The Health Care Foundation's 2008-2009 Annual Report has just been released. We are pleased to report on a very successful year, thanks to the support of our donors and volunteers. The report is available online, or you may contact our office at 709.777.5901, to request a copy that will be mailed to you.
Divas & Dudes Dancing for Dialysis
A fundraiser for televisions for our Dialysis Units
We invite you to a new event organized by the Dialysis team at the Health Sciences Centre and Waterford Hospital - Divas & Dudes Dancing for Dialysis.
Proceeds from this event will support the purchase of new televisions for the Dialysis Units at these facilities for the use of patients receiving dialysis treatment.
Divas & Dudes is a dance and silent auction, and will take place on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 8:30 p.m. in the Paradise Community Centre. Tickets are $10 per person and are available by calling Linda Ivany, Manager, Dialysis (City Hospitals) at (709) 777-3615. If you are unable to attend, but would like to contribute to this fundraiser, please call (709) 777-5901.
