Festival of the Greens Raises $75,000 to Purchase Three Fetal Monitors

8th Annual Festival of the Greens Raises More Than $75,000 to Purchase Three Fetal Monitors for the Cape Breton Regional Hospital

 November 28th, 2011. Sydney, N.S –Christmas spirits and holiday cheer were alive at Centre 200 this past weekend. The Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation hosted the 8th Annual Festival of the Greens Holiday Gala, Saturday, November 26th, presented by Casino Nova Scotia and Finishing Touch Centre as well as the 2nd Annual Candy Cane Gala for Kids, Sunday, November 27th, presented by Steve Lewis Auto Body. Both events held  in support of Kids Care at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.

 “This was one of the most successful years for Festival of the Greens,” said Patricia MacNeil, Chair of the event. “Thanks our sponsors, auction and prize donors, volunteers and guests, more than $75,000 was raised to purchase three fetal monitors in support of Kids Care at the Regional Hospital.”

 The event was attended by more than 520 guests dressed in their holiday best. Guests were treated to a beautifully prepared four course meal by Chef Todd MacIntyre in a holiday dreamland atmosphere created by Finishing Touch Centre. Live entrainment was provided by High Society and the MCs for the evening were Bill Bradley and Jennifer Sheppard. A live and silent auction were also held and afterwards guests danced the evening away under the stars.

 “Festival of the Greens is an event that many people look forward to every year as a kick off to the holiday season,” said Barbara Stead-Coyle, CEO of the Hospital Foundation. “Not only are guests treated to a wonderful night of dining, dancing and entertainment, more importantly, a great deal of money is raised in support of Kids Care. That wouldn’t be possible without the support and generosity of the community.”

 A highlight of this year’s event was a tribute to John Malcolm and Dr. M.A. Naqvi as they were presented with the Caring Spirit Award. This award is presented to members of the community who have made an outstanding contribution to the Hospital Foundation and the community.

 “John Malcolm and Dr. Naqvi have shown an unwavering commitment to enhancing the quality of healthcare in Cape Breton,” said Dr. Jacquelyn Thayer Scott, Chair of the Hospital Foundation Board of Directors. “Because of their hard work and dedication, thousands ofCapeBretonersare able to get the care they need, at home.”

 The Candy Cane Gala for Kids, sponsored by Steve Lewis Auto Body, was held Sunday, and featured dancing gingerbread men, life size candy houses and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus. Face painting, games, story time and craft making were a big hit for the more than 400 people of all ages in attendance.

 Since 1991, the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation, in partnership with the community raised more than $15million to purchase medical equipment that has dramatically reduced wait times and provides an increased menu of services – closer to home.

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 For more information, contact:

Stephanie McLean

Public Relations Manager

CapeBretonRegionalHospitalFoundation

Phone – 902-567-7054

stephmclean@cbhda.nshealth.ca

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